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ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Leo Herrera golf performance coach, movement specialist, and founder of The Connected Golfer. 
He has an extensive playing background including being a member of the Venezuelan National Team, Three-time member of the Florida Cup Team, Nominated as a 2019 Rolex Junior All-American (Honorable Mention), having reached 20th in the Rolex Golf Rankings. He also won the 2021 USGA Four-Ball Championship before turning professional
In this episode, you will learn:
To love the process not outcomes.
How to "brainwash" yourself to success.
The power of sticking to routines under pressure.
Why you need to trust your gut (on and of the course).
What it was like playing with John Daly and Donald Trump.
How personal development will give you an edge outside the golf course.
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WORK WITH WICKED SMART GOLF 
Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available)
Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crush competitive golf (no swing changes required)
Join the Wicked Smart Golf Newsletter and get 5 FREE practice plans.
Recommended Products
Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 at home speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) 
Shot Pattern: The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link).
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%).
Read or Listen to the 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. 
About This Episode
In this episode, host Michael Leonard welcomes his former college golf coach, Corey Scoggin, who is now the Director of Instruction at The Farms Golf Club in San Diego. Scoggin brings over 12 years of experience coaching college golf at Cal State San Marcos and the University of San Diego, as well as a strong background as an accomplished player. He specializes in helping golfers of all skill levels improve their game through structured practice, mental focus, and refined technique.
Practice with Intent: Never hit a shot—even during warm-ups—without a specific target and clear intention.
Focus on Clubface Alignment: Most golfers misaim by aligning their feet or shoulders instead of prioritizing the clubface.
Commit to Pre-Shot Routines: Consistently walk through your full physical and mental routine on the range to mirror real course play.
Balance Block and Random Practice: Divide practice time between mechanical drills and randomized shots using full routines.
Simplify Wedge Setup: Position your pelvis slightly over your front ankle and place the ball an inch back of center for consistent launch and contact.
Train Specific Putting Skills: Use aids like alignment mirrors and ghost holes to hone start line accuracy and speed control.
Manage In-Game Mental Focus: Distract your mind between shots by engaging your senses to stay calm and present.
And more. 
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WORK WITH WICKED SMART GOLF 
Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available)
Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crush competitive golf (no swing changes required)
Join the Wicked Smart Golf Newsletter and get 5 FREE practice plans.
Recommended Products
Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 at home speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) 
Shot Pattern: The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link).
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%).
Read or Listen to the 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. 
EPISODE NOTES
Today's guest is Robbie Fillmore, a putting coach who can help you stop 3-putting. At age three, Robbie survived a severe fire accident that left him with third-degree burns across 30% of his body. Doctors predicted he would never lift his right arm above parallel, but through intensive physical therapy, he defied the odds to begin golfing at age four, winning his first tournament at ten, and eventually building an elite golf career.
Robbie went on to play college golf at BYU—earning All-American honors and stroke play medalist distinction at the U.S. Amateur—before playing professionally and transitioning into instruction. Operating out of GilliGolf in Mesa, Arizona, Robbie helps golfers drop strokes through proper setup, putter fitting, and structured practice without making drastic swing overhauls.
Overcoming Childhood Odds: How Robbie beat medical predictions after a severe burn injury to become a BYU All-American and multi-time U.S. Amateur competitor.
Setup Over Stroke: Why 83% of a putt's direction depends on face angle at impact, and why adjusting your posture to fit an off-the-rack putter ruins consistency.
Eye Position & Lead-Hand Grip: How finding your ideal eye position and optimizing lead-hand control eliminates common pulling and pushing errors.
Mastering Constant Tempo: Why maintaining the exact same tempo across 3-footers and 60-footers is essential for distance control.
15-Minute Calibration Routine: Step-by-step gate and string drills to sharpen face alignment and posture before every round.
Smarter Green Reading: How to identify high points, segment long putts, and avoid misreading breaks as perfect arcs.
Conquering Tournament Pressure: Why speeding up over the ball and putting under real-stakes pressure are key to performing under stress.
And more putting wisdom. 
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WORK WITH WICKED SMART GOLF 
Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available)
Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crush competitive golf (no swing changes required)
Join the Wicked Smart Golf Newsletter and get 5 FREE practice plans.
Recommended Products
Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 at home speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) 
Shot Pattern: The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link).
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%).
Read or Listen to the 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. 
EPISODE NOTES
Want to hit longer drives, improve your wedge game, and play more consistent golf? Sometimes the best way to improve is to learn from the best.
In this episode I'm sharing my favorite lesson from each of October's expert guests, plus a few takeaways from my recent competitive rounds. These are simple, proven strategies you can use to practice smarter, build confidence, and shoot lower scores.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to structure your workouts and cardio for better golf performance.

Why every golfer needs a wedge distance system, plus a simple drill from a major champion.

Why speed training matters and what I learned from reaching 121 mph.

How to manage your energy, get in the zone, and stop dwelling on past mistakes.

Two simple game-day rules to play with more confidence.

My biggest lessons from recent tournament rounds and how they can help your game.

And more. 
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Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crush competitive golf (no swing changes required)
WORK WITH WICKED SMART GOLF 
Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available)
Join the Wicked Smart Golf Newsletter and get 5 FREE practice plans.
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%) 
Shot Pattern: The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link).
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%).
Mark Immelman is back for part 2! If you don't know the golf legend, he is a 3-time all American, former professional golfer, sports agent, broadcaster, podcast host of On the Mark with 700+ episodes w/7 million downloads worldwide, college coach, swing coach & author. 
Today, we're discussing some of the best lessons from his new book, Lessons From The Best, which is available on Back9Press or Amazon. 
In this episode, you will learn:
The power of gratitude.
The art of goal setting in golf.
Why you need one clear goal with practice. 
How to bounce back from tournament rounds.
His take on putting and how it moves the needle on your game. 
A controversial opinion on golf coaching (and how to find someone you trust). 
And a lot more. 
Read or Listen to the 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. 
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