Wicked Smart Golf

Learn why you should STOP thinking about your golf swing so much and why a "perfect swing" doesn't exist.

WICKED SMART GOLF MENTAL GAME RESOURCES

Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching

Download the Mental Golf Playbook (100% FREE)

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:

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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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How do you practice with a golf simulator?

This is a great question to help you make the most of your offseason.

The key to making the most of your time when hitting in the SIM by practicing with purpose.

When you listen you'll learn:

• Why you MUST dial in your distances.
• Why I have three wedge distances for each club.
• How to speed train inside even if you don't have speed training software.
• The importance of creating a pre-shot routine in the offseason to mentally prepare for every shot.

And a lot more.

WICKED SMART GOLF RESOURCES

Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching

10X your confidence putting with the Look and Shoot Method.

Take your practice to the next level with my FREE mini-course: Practice Like a Pro.

Master your pre-shot routine in golf to save 3–5 shots per round: Join Pre-Shot Like a Pro.

Learn how to shoot lower scores every round (no swing changes): Score Like a Scratch Golfer.

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")

Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to get new episodes each week so you can play better without swing changes.

Learn five of the biggest golf course management mistakes to avoid so you can play better every single round.

Remember, your best golf is NOT all about a perfect swing, it's about thinking your way around the golf course.

How to Start Playing Wicked Smart Golf

Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching

Take your practice to the next level with my FREE mini-course: Practice Like a Pro.

Master your pre-shot routine in golf to save 3–5 shots per round: Join Pre-Shot Like a Pro.

Learn how to shoot lower scores every round (no swing changes): Score Like a Scratch Golfer.

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")

Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to get new episodes each week so you can play better without swing changes.

Learn the mindset shift you need to have before the round to play your best golf (even if you hit it terribly on the driving range).

WICKED SMART GOLF MENTAL GAME RESOURCES

Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching

Download the Mental Golf Playbook (100% FREE)

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")

Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to get new episodes each week so you can play better without swing changes.

Do you want to get your other half involved with the great game of golf... but have no clue where to start? If so, you'll love this episode with Mr. and Mrs. Golf (Everardo and Nicole).

They're a local Scottsdale couple that created "Mr & Mrs Golf" with the idea of growing the couples golf community. Their mission is to give couples the confidence to get out on the course and grow their own relationship by enjoying the game of golf together.

Make sure to check out their website for local events (like their upcoming putting clinic) and follow on Instagram.

WICKED SMART GOLF MENTAL GAME RESOURCES

Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching

Download the Mental Golf Playbook (100% FREE)

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")

Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to get new episodes each week so you can play better without swing changes.

Do you ever get so mad you're nearly seeing red on the golf course? Does it feel like you're the Hulk and not Bruce Banner?

Don't worry I get it... I've been there more times than I care to remember. But a simple trick from neuroscientist Dr. Izzy Justice of GYRA Golf (episode #177) provides a great solution.

Create a red card.

This is an index card that can help you stop seeing red after a bad shot so you can calm down and have the right mindset for the shot. Paired with a yellow card highlight reel (episode #179) it's like a cheat code to golf.

WICKED SMART GOLF MENTAL GAME RESOURCES

Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching

Download the Mental Golf Playbook (100% FREE)

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")

Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to get new episodes each week so you can play better without swing changes.

Learn why you should stop worrying so much about speed on the greens and focus on this instead. This Dr. Bob Rotella tip will improve your putting fast!

WICKED SMART GOLF PRACTICE RESOURCES

10X your confidence on the greens with the Look and Shoot Method.

Take your practice to the next level with my FREE mini-course: Practice Like a Pro.

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.

Dominate your practice and fitness with the Under Par Golf App.

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")

Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to get new episodes each week so you can play better without swing changes.

Shaun Diackhoff is back on Wicked Smart Golf (he was a guest on episode #77 as well) to share more fitness hacks to help you play better golf.

Don't forget, taking care of your body is one of the most important parts of playing your best golf. A strong body will help you avoid injuries, increase distance, and hopefully chase the ball around for the rest of your life.

In this episode we discuss:

• Is speed training safe?
• Should you speed train year round?
• How to recover from golf and workouts.
• What to eat during the round to stay energized.
• How your workouts should change depending on the season.

And a lot more.

Learn more about Fairway Performance App and his FREE distance guide here.

For daily golf fitness tips, make sure to follow Shaun on Instagram.

WICKED SMART GOLF RESOURCES

Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching

Take your practice to the next level with my FREE mini-course: Practice Like a Pro.

Master your pre-shot routine in golf to save 3–5 shots per round: Join Pre-Shot Like a Pro.

Learn how to shoot lower scores every round (no swing changes): Score Like a Scratch Golfer.

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")

Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to get new episodes each week so you can play better without swing changes.

An index card can literally change your golf game forever.

This tip from GYRA Golf has been an absolute game changer. It's known as a "yellow card" and a great way to stay calm under pressure.

On a 3 x 5 notecard write down every club you have in your bag.

Then, next to it, write down in detail the best and most recent shot you hit with that club.

For example, a few of my "highlights" from this summer include:

• Driver - Hole 18 at Tuscon GC final day, water both sides, middle fairway.
• 3W - Hole 1 at Centennial GC, final day, 280 yard dead straight.
• Hybrid - Hole 17 at Aguilla - AZ Open qualifying.

And so on with every club in the bag.

Here's how it works...

When you look at your index card before a certain shot you can tap into past visualization to build confidence. During the 18th hole of a tournament I was leading the event but felt the nerves of wanting to finish strong and hopefully win.

On the tee box I looked at my yellow card, remembered a clutch 300+ yard bomb I hit a few weeks ago and went through my pre-shot routine.

During my practice swings behind the ball I was imaging the shot from my card. Once I was over the ball I had a ton of confidence, stuck to my routine, and hit the best drive of the day.

This clutch shot helped me go on to win the event and became a "yellow card" moment in itself.

By having this index card (if you read the book you'll understand why it's called a yellow card) I was able to recall a great shot and use it for positive motivation.

This is an EASY mental game trick that you can do too.

Carry your card in your bag, pocket, or yardage book so you can always have a highlight reel of good shots.

If you're nervous over a certain shot, look at your card, refer to the club you're about to hit, and imagine the past shot.

This should help you have a ton of confidence and hopefully hit a great shot.

Trick your mind to playing your best golf.

WICKED SMART GOLF MENTAL GAME RESOURCES

Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching

Download the Mental Golf Playbook (100% FREE)

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")

Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to get new episodes each week so you can play better without swing changes.

Learn why stress - not your golf swing - is the real reason you aren't shooting lower scores.

WICKED SMART GOLF MENTAL GAME RESOURCES

Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching

Download the Mental Golf Playbook (100% FREE)

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")

Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to get new episodes each week so you can play better without swing changes.