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- Join the Wicked Smart Golf Speed Challenge
>>Learn more about the Wicked Smart Golf Speed Challenge (we start on 2/25 to 3/25).
3 min - 470: Dr. Debbie Crews - Outsmart Your Brain For Your Best Golf Ever
>>Join the Wicked Smart Golf Speed Challenge (we start on 2/25)
>>Get the Mental Golf Playbook to master your mindset on the course
Today's guest is Dr. Debbie Crews — a neuroscientist and sports performance expert who has spent decades studying how the brain impacts elite athletic performance.
Her work bridges science and competition, helping athletes understand what actually happens in the brain under pressure — and how to train for it. From research in golf and other precision sports to applied work with high-level performers, she brings a rare blend of data and real-world insight.
In this episode, we cover:
- How to beat the yips
- The role of the conscious vs. subconscious mind
- How to deal with your "mini mes" to manage emotions
- The power of mental game training to stay calm and play better
- How to overcome difficult moments in golf and not let them become traumatic
And a lot more.
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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).
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: 90+ 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:
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1 hr 7 min - 469: The 5 Levels to Speed Training For Every Type of Golfer
>>Join the Wicked Smart Golf Speed Challenge (we start on 2/25)
>>Read the HiiTs driver review.
Today I'm sharing the 5 levels of speed training to help you learn how to add speed, whether you're new, intermediate or experienced. When you listen, you'll learn:
- The frequency of speed training.
- How to start adding speed as a beginner.
- The importance of strength when adding speed.
- Why you need to focus on tempo for "guard rails" during speed training.
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).
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: 90+ 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:
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Subscribe on YouTube
29 min - Gary Christian: Playing With Tiger, PGA Tour Life, & Countless Lessons for Amateurs (Flashback Friday)
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Today's guest is Gary Christian, a former PGA Tour player, broadcaster, and one of the most insightful minds in golf. Gary's journey is anything but traditional—born in England, he played college golf at Auburn before grinding his way through the mini-tours and finally earning his PGA Tour card at the age of 40.
We dive into his late-blooming career, the mindset needed to chase a dream for decades, and what it was like competing against the best players in the world. He shares stories from his time on Tour, insights into course management, and lessons that every golfer—whether you're a weekend warrior or aspiring pro—can apply to your game.
In this episode you will learn:
- Life on the PGA Tour.
- How he got started in the game.
- Getting his PGA Tour card at 40 years old.
- Mindset tricks that helped him breakthrough.
- Proven ways to play better golf without swing changes.
- The importance of perseverance in pursuing your goals.
- What it was like playing with Tiger Woods at Bethpage Black.
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%).
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).
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: 90+ 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
1 hr 22 min - 468: Reece de Castro - From 20 Handicap to Scratch Golfer in 2 Years
>> Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%).
Today I'm joined by Wicked Smart Golf podcast listener turned guest, Reece de Castro. He reached out on Instagram letting me know he went from a 20 handicap to a scratch golfer in a few short years with hard work and living the WSG values.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How he went from baseball to golf.
- What he did in practice to improve so quickly.
- Why course management is so important for lower scores.
- How his short game got him from a single digit to scratch.
- His tournament golf experiences (and why you should find some competition too).
And 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%)
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).
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: 90+ 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
57 min - 467: My Journey to +5, WSG on YouTube, & Offseason Check-In
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6-weeks into the year... how's your offseason? Are you ready for the year?
Today I share more about:
- What I'm doing this offseason
- The big things to focus on in the winter
- What I'm doing to become a +5 handicap
- My commitment to YouTube to help you play better without swings
And more.
WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products
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).
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: 90+ 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
23 min - 466: Dr. Don Wood - Learn to Release Trauma to Play Your Best Golf
>>Learn more about The Inspired Performance Institute
>>Read my review of Dr. Wood's TIPP Program
>>Apply for 1:1 mental golf coaching
Today's guest is Dr. Don Wood, founder of the Inspired Performance Institute and creator of The Inspired Performance Program (TIPP).
Dr. Wood is a performance and neuroscience expert who helps people understand how past experiences shape the nervous system—and why unresolved stress and trauma can quietly impact confidence, focus, and performance. His work is used by high performers across business, athletics, and everyday life who want to move beyond managing symptoms and actually resolve what's holding them back.
In this conversation, we dive into:
- The power of hidden trauma.
- Training your subconscious for low scores.
- How to overcome anxiety to play better golf.
- Why repetition is everything to upgrade your mindset.
- How to stay stay present and play amazing golf under pressure.
And many more mental game tips to take your game to the next level.
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).
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: 90+ 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
1 hr 3 min - 465: January Recap - 6 Tournament Days, Golf Fitness, & PGA Show
>>Apply for 1:1 mental golf coaching
>>Get the HiiTs driver 10% off with code "WICKEDSMART"
>>Read the Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula
In today's solo recap, I break down a wild January from the PGA Show + 6 tournament days + a speed lesson from "Fast" Eddie.
In this episode, you will learn:
- The power of recapping rounds.
- How tournament golf can help you level up.
- Why you need to track your habits for success.
- Why you should seek out feedback to take your game to new heights.
- The power of language (and why you should stop tearing yourself down).
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).
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: 90+ 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
23 min - Dr. Troy Van Biezen: How Amateurs Can Train Like Scottie Scheffler (Fitness Friday)
>>Get 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%).
Dr. Troy Van Biezen is a world-renowned sports chiropractor who has spent over 21 years on the PGA Tour, working with legends like Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth, Zach Johnson, Justin Thomas, and most recently, 2025 PGA Champion Scottie Scheffler.
He's a Titleist Performance Institute Medical Level 2 professional, a trusted advisor for elite-level athletes, and the co-founder of LivPur, a hydration brand helping players stay sharp and recover faster.
When you listen to this episode, you will learn:
- What he learned working with Tiger Woods
- Why cardio is the missing ingredient for most golfers
- The biggest misconceptions around recovery, mobility, and performance
- The importance of sleep, nutrition, and energy management
- How GolfForever can help amateur golfers avoid injury and build a better swing
- How he helped Scottie Scheffler during his PGA Championship victory
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).
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: 90+ 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
58 min - 464: Brixton Albert - Building a $100M Golf Brand & Tips to Break 80*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "69c30b5b-f698-4534-8887-731bbb6e6c64" data-testid= "conversation-turn-100" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant">
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Brixton Albert is the founder of Performance Golf. In this episode, he shares what it took to build one of the biggest golf businesses in the world and practical tips to break 80.
In this episode, you will learn:
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The power of getting started at 40% (not 100%)
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The biggest practice mistake most golfers make
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Why you should have a "Navy SEAL" mindset towards practicing with pressure
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How to play your best in tournaments and handle pressure
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His top mindfulness habit for 2026 that is used by great minds like Jeff Bezos
And more inspiration as he built Performance Golf from $0 to $100M business.
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).
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: 90+ 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
51 min -
About Wicked Smart Golf
From the publisher's feed
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 2 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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