Wicked Smart Golf

Ready to play better under pressure and become a tournament golfer? I got you covered today as I'll break down one of the best golf books I've read - The Tournament Golfer's Playbook by Mike Booker.

In episode 125 I got to interview Mike on the show and wanted to share more from his book. When you listen you'll learn:

• How to stay present and play your best.
• How to stay positive in tough situations.
• Why you should stop trying to make putts.
• The importance of a pre-shot routine in golf.
• Why you need to take responsibility of your game.

Make sure to read The Tournament Golfer's Playbook soon as it'll help your mental game a ton!

WICKED SMART GOLF MENTAL GAME RESOURCES

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Download the Mental Golf Playbook (100% FREE).

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

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Stop making this pre-round mistake so you can play better every single round!

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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.

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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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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:

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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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Speed is KING in golf.

Don't get me wrong, short game (specifically putting) is imperative to great golf but you need distance too. For every extra MPH of swing speed you create with a driver equals 3 more yards of total distance.

If you add 5-10 MPH to your driver swing in the offseason that 15 to 30 yards more distance. How much easier would every par 4 or 5 be if you were that much closer to the green?

A longer drive means shorter approach shots and typically lower scores. Plus, who doesn't like to hit bombs!

While working out can help your speed, I think speed training is much easier for the everyday golfer.

In this episode, I'll take you through my off season speed training routine and the best ways for you to get started.

Recommended:

• SuperSpeed Golf
• Sports Sensors Radar
• Voice Caddie SC 300 Launch Monitor
• The Stack System (recommended for more advanced golfers)

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

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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.

Use this easy mental hack to shoot lower scores every round and drop bad habits fast.

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

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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.

Use the code WICKEDSMARTGOLF for 25% off on Upside Golf products.

Paddy Shea is a golf industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience. He's the CEO/Founder of Upside Golf, previous develop for Zepp Labs, worked with top PGA coaches, and founded GoZone games.

And a lot more in the past three decades - which we cover in this episode.

When you listen you'll learn how Paddy:

• Got his start in the golf world.
• About his 30 years in the golf industry.
• What it's like developing best-selling golf products.
• Started the Special Olympics in California in 1996.

And of course, some tips to play wicked smart golf.

Use the code WICKEDSMARTGOLF for 25% off on Upside Golf products.

Listen to the full interview now.

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

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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.

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 biggest mistake that most golfers make during their pre-shot routine to play better golf without swing changes.

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 when is the "right time" to start playing in golf tournaments so you can take your game to the next level.

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.

Congrats to Wyndham Clark on an epic US Open victory. While I thought the golf course had a lot of room to improve, there's a ton you can learn from the best players in the world.

Use these seven lessons to play better golf without swing changes.

The PGA Tour is a lie - here's what I mean. Rory hit several drives over 388 yards.

Don't get me wrong, he's long but not that long! Those fairways were too wide and rock hard, very different from an everyday golf course.

Needless to say, stop thinking what you see on TV is their averages... it's not! I spend an entire chapter in my book helping you reset expectations.

Rickie Fowler didn't even play in the 2022 Us Open but was in the final group this year.

How?

By sticking with the process, staying positive, and trusting his game would return.

Xander made a crucial error on the third day on hole one - taking three shots to get out the fairway bunker! Remember to always take plenty of loft to escape in one shot.

I can't tell you how many driving irons, 7-woods, and other high lofted woods were spotted during the tournament.

The point?

Play easier to hit clubs like hybrids, driving irons, and fairway woods instead of hard to hit long irons.

Add more break to long putts so they don't miss low and keep running away from the hole. Plus, this will likely help speed control too.

When you're in a bad spot on the golf course, take your medicine!

Finally, maybe try out an arm lock putter like Rickie and Wyndham used!

Learn How to Play 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.