484: Gary Christian - PGA Tour Secrets Amateur Golfers Need to Adopt ASAP
09/04/2026 | 1h 23 mins.
>>Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy to lower your handicap 20% or more (without swing changes). Legacy rates end on 9/12th at midnight... monthly and annual memberships available >>Get the FREE Putting Routine Cheatsheet Today's guest is Gary Christian, a former PGA Tour player, broadcaster, and one of the most inspiring player-coaches in the game. In this episode we tap into professional golf secrets that you can adopt ASAP, including: Easy wedge practice tips How a free app can help your putting tempo Why more golfers need to practice green reading The power of visualization to improve your mental game The importance of being aware on and off the course to control the controllables And more PGA Tour secrets from Gary and others that can help you play wicked smart golf. Make sure to follow Gary on Instagram and check out his website to learn more about working together. WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever: The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15%). Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment). Speed Train with HiiTs Driver: Developed by 3X WLD Champion, Fast Eddie, this hittable driver will help you add distance while hitting balls (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10%). Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 100 Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.  Wicked Smart Golf Books Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible. Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible. Also, don't forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram  Subscribe on YouTube
>>Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy to lower your handicap 20% or more (without swing changes). Legacy rates end on 9/12th at midnight... monthly and annual memberships available >>Get the FREE mental golf playbook Today is all about improving your mental game using proven lessons from the 2025 Masters Champion, Rory Mcilroy. His new Amazon documentary is inspiring but also wildly insightful. In this episode, you will learn: About the power of optimism Why success isn't a solo journey The importance of playing like your personality Different ways to train your mental game off the course How to change your psychology by changing your physiology And a lot more mental golf tips. WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever: The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15%). Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment). Speed Train with HiiTs Driver: Developed by 3X WLD Champion, Fast Eddie, this hittable driver will help you add distance while hitting balls (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10%). Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 100 Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.  Wicked Smart Golf Books Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible. Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible. Also, don't forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram  Subscribe on YouTube
482: Jeff Troesch - Build a Mental Game That Actually Works for You
02/04/2026 | 1h
>>Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Today's guest is Jeff Troesch, one of the top mental golf coaches in the game. Jeff has worked with players at every level—from elite amateurs to professionals—helping them manage pressure, build confidence, and perform when it matters most. In this episode you will learn: Why language matters to playing better golf. How to individualize your mental game for lower scores. The dimmer switch metaphor to increase intensity as needed. How a post shot learning routine can help you avoid blow up holes. And more tips to improve your mental game.  WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Speed Train with HiiTs Driver: Developed by 3X WLD Champion, Fast Eddie, this hittable driver will help you add distance while hitting balls (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10%). Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever: The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15%). Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment). Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 100 Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.  Wicked Smart Golf Books Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible. Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible. Also, don't forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram  Subscribe on YouTube
481: Start Your Season Right - 7 Lessons To Help Lower Your Scores
31/03/2026 | 24 mins.
>>Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. >>Speed Train with HiiTs Driver: Developed by 3X WLD Champion, Fast Eddie, this hittable driver will help you add distance while hitting balls (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10%). March is over, it's almost time for the season! To help you play better this year, learn from myself and guests to dominate 2026. In this episode you will learn: How I got to swinging 115 mph Why you need to keep speed training in season The power of perseverance to achieve your goals A new mental game app that will transform your game The importance of competitive practice to perform better under pressure And more tips to play better without swing changes. WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever: The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15%). Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment). Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 100 Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.  Wicked Smart Golf Books Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible. Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible. Also, don't forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram  Subscribe on YouTube
Kevin Dougherty: Proven Scoring Secrets from a Seasoned Pro Golfer
27/03/2026 | 58 mins.
>>Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy to lower your handicap FAST Kevin Dougherty is a professional golfer from Murrieta, California, who turned pro in 2014 after playing collegiate golf at Oklahoma State University. Some of his teammates at OSU included Wyndham Clark and Taylor Gooch.  Kevin achieved a significant milestone by earning his first PGA Tour card, marking a pivotal moment in his career. Known for his perseverance, commitment to fitness and dedication to the sport, Kevin continues to work on his game and will inspire you to think big in 2025. When you listen to this episode, you will learn: How he became a top driver in pro golf. His experience working with a sports psychologist. Why the putting green is so important before the round. How a mini driver can help faster swinging players off the tee. His unique strategy to hit fades and draws with driver off the tee. How a routine helps him stay present and play best in high pressure situations. And a lot more. WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever: The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15%). Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment). Speed Train with HiiTs Driver: Developed by 3X WLD Champion, Fast Eddie, this hittable driver will help you add distance while hitting balls (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10%). Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf and lower your handicap. Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 100 Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.  Wicked Smart Golf Books Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible. Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible. Also, don't forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram  Subscribe on YouTube
Welcome to Wicked Smart Golf, the go-to podcast for golfers who want to shoot lower scores and play their best without changing their swing.
Hosted by Michael Leonard, a +2 handicap golfer, best-selling author, and founder of Wicked Smart Golf, this show has helped golfers around the world play smarter, more consistent golf with over 1 million downloads and counting.
Michael has written over 4 million words on golf, authored four books, and built one of the fastest-growing platforms in the game, all focused on one mission: help you lower your scores without obsessing over your swing.
Because the truth is, your swing will never be perfect. But you don't need a perfect swing to break 80, shoot in the 70s, or play the best golf of your life.
In this podcast, you'll learn how to master the mental game, play smarter on the course, practice with purpose, and simplify your short game and putting for lower scores. Each episode is designed to give you practical strategies you can actually use, whether you're a beginner or an experienced player trying to reach the next level.
You'll also hear from some of the best minds in golf, including top coaches, elite players, sports psychologists, and best-selling authors, sharing insights to help you improve faster and perform under pressure.
If you're serious about playing more consistent golf and finally reaching your potential, this podcast is for you.
For even more, check out the Wicked Smart Golf book series on Amazon and Audible, where you'll find step-by-step systems to improve every part of your game.
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