Abe Candelaria is back talking all things offseason, tournament golf, and how to thrive under pressure. Make sure to listen to episode #59 with Abe to learn more about his inspiring golf story.  When you listen to this interview, you will learn:   A +3 player's offseason routine. Why you should track statistics each year.  How enjoying the journey makes it all worth it.  The missing piece to playing well in tournaments.  How tournaments can help you speed up success. Why wedges and short game are vital to scoring your best.  Why you should start playing in tournaments before you're "ready."  And a lot more.  If you're ready to get into tournaments, make sure to check out the Tournament Golf Formula.  WICKED SMART GOLF TOURNAMENT RESOURCES 10X your confidence on the greens with the Look and Shoot Method.  Unlock your potential by taking your FREE mental game assessment: Mental Golf Type. Master your pre-shot routine in golf to save 3–5 shots per round: Join Pre-Shot Like a Pro.  Also, don’t forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram   Subscribe on  YouTube Buy my golf book on Amazon (“Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing”)

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Welcome to Wicked Smart Golf - hosted by Michael Leonard. This golf podcast will help you shoot lower scores and play your best WITHOUT changing your swing. 

Michael is a full-time golf writer who has written over 2,000,000 words about the sport since 2017 and been playing golf for more than 20 years. In high school, he dropped 50 shots in four years (124-74), played college golf in Southern California, and now plays competitively in Arizona through the USGA, Arizona Golf Association, and Outlaw Tour.  He even went to Q-school in 2019 as an amateur golfer.

His goal is simple - help golfers shoot lower scores and drop their handicap without all the technical swing changes. Because let's face it, no matter how good you get, your swing will never be perfect and a work in progress. The good news is that you don't need a "perfect" swing to break 80 or become a scratch golfer. 

In this podcast, he will teach you how to play more consistent golf by mastering your mindset, playing wicked smart golf on the course, learn to practice like a pro, and simplify the short game for lower scores. Enjoy weekly solo episodes and plenty of interviews with golf coaches, elite players, best-selling authors, and other inspiring golf stories.

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Want to stop 3-putting and have more confidence on the greens? Then you'll love this episode where I break down how a putting routine can transform your short game.  WICKED SMART GOLF PUTTING RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching  10X your confidence on the greens with the Look and Shoot Method.  Get my FREE Putting Routine Checklist.   Decade Golf - The #1 Course Management System (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Mental Golf Type - The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%). Also, don’t forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram   Subscribe on  YouTube Buy my golf book on Amazon or  Audible (“Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing”) Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to get new episodes each week so you can play better without swing changes. 

268: Why You Need a Consistent Putting Routine

Today I'm sharing my episode where I was a guest on the  Missing Links Golf Show, hosted by Steve and Andy. Here's the mission of their podcast, "Two guys either side of 50 with plenty of life experience and big dreams embark on a quest to rekindle forgotten sporting glory by taking on the NSW Amateur Senior Golf Championship." When you listen to this episode, you will learn:  How to train your mind off the course. The five pillars of playing wicked smart golf.  Easy strategies to improve even if you're strapped for time.  Why you need to learn your Mental Golf Type for a stronger mental game.  The easiest ways to practice at home to improve throughout the year.   And a lot more.  WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products  Decade Golf - The #1 Course Management System (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) Mental Golf Type - The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%)  Rypstick - The #1 Speed Trainer to Hit Bombs (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10%)  Wicked Smart Golf Academy - The Fastest Way to Play Consistent Golf  Also, don’t forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram   Subscribe on  YouTube Buy my golf book on Amazon or  Audible (“Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing”)

267: Michael Leonard - The 5 Pillars of Playing Wicked Smart Golf

Listen for a recap of Mike Booker (author of the Tournament Golfers Playbook) from last week and a quick mental health check in after the tragic passing of Grayson Murray. When you listen to this episode, you will learn:  The importance of a post-round debrief. Why you MUST stop worrying about results. How to maintain your self-respect during the round. Why you need to stop caring about other to reach your true potential.  How to become a tournament golfer and play better under pressure.  Ready to master your performance in competition? Make sure to join the Tournament Golf Formula. Email me michael@wickedsmartgolf.com to learn more about mental golf coaching (one off calls and packages available).  WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products  Decade Golf - The #1 Course Management System (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) Mental Golf Type - The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%)  Wicked Smart Golf Academy - The Fastest Way to Play Consistent Golf  Also, don’t forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram   Subscribe on  YouTube Buy my golf book on Amazon or  Audible (“Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing”)

266: Mike Booker Recap (5 Tips) + Mental Health Checkup

Want to focus on every shot and set yourself up for success? Make sure you have a trigger for every shot so you can dial in your pre-shot routine.  WICKED SMART GOLF RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching  Download the Pre-Shot Routine Checklist (100% FREE) Master your pre-shot routine in golf to save 3–5 shots per round: Join Pre-Shot Like a Pro Also, don’t forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram   Subscribe on  YouTube Buy my golf book on Amazon or  Audible (“Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing”) Lastly, don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to get new episodes each week so you can play better without swing changes.

265: Why You Need a Mental Trigger on Every Shot

Mike Booker (author of the Tournament Golfers Playbook) is back on Wicked Smart Golf for part two to share more about playing well in golf tournaments. He's not only an author of one of my favorite mental golf books, but also a very successful golfer himself.  As mentioned on his website, "Mike Booker is well known in Texas amateur golf and beyond. He has won a record number of Texas Golf Association events and multiple Texas Player of the Year distinctions. In 2019, he was inducted into the Texas Golf Hall of Fame, joining the likes of Jackie Burke and Ben Hogan." In this episode, you will learn:  Why you should never set score goals before tournaments.  His crazy story with Paul Azinger during his PGA Tour career. The real reason why all golfers should compete in tournaments.  Why your pre-shot routine is your "safehouse" on the golf course. The difference between a tournament golfer vs. a golfer who plays in tournaments.   Ready to play better in tournaments? Make sure to download my Tournament Golf Checklist so you can prepare like a pro. Or, if you want all my secrets from playing in 300+ days of tournaments (including Q-school) join the Tournament Golf Formula or learn more about Mental Golf Coaching. Also, don’t forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram   Subscribe on  YouTube Buy my golf book on Amazon or  Audible (“Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing”) Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to get new episodes each week so you can play better without swing changes. 

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