Wicked Smart Golf

Do you struggle to stay focused every round? If so, just know you're not alone!

This is something I've struggled with in the past and want to share my best tips in this Q&A episode of Wicked Smart Golf.

When you listen you will learn:

• The two types of focus.
• How to finish strong every round.
• Why you need to know your personality type to optimize your energy levels.

Don't try to focus like a robot for the entire round; it won't make you play better. It will just wear you down sooner.

Give it maximum effort on each shot by focusing when you need to and taking a mental break between shots.

WICKED SMART GOLF MENTAL GAME RESOURCES

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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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If you're like most golfers chances are you have a pre-shot routine but what about a short game routine?

Here's the thing... to play your best golf, you NEED to master your routines around the greens. Otherwise, you're giving up tons of strokes by letting nerves, doubt, and fear get in the way.

But if you watch the best golfers in the world you will notice their short game routine is NOTHING like their long game. This is why it's crucial to develop a short game routine that will help you with chipping/pitching.

WICKED SMART GOLF RESOURCES

Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching

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.

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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Your attitude is everything on the golf course (and in life). So many players have a bad attitude on the links and wonder why they don't score like they want. To play better golf and set yourself up for a better mental game, change your attitude to gratitude.

Being grateful is something you control and can have a massive impact on your game. Here's what Harvard Health said about the power of gratitude:

"In positive psychology research, gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships."

Gratitude equals happiness. If you're happier on the golf course, you won't get as frustrated or emotional, enjoy good shots more, feel better during and after the round, have the mental strength to deal with bad shots, and create better relationships. This comes from simply being grateful.

WICKED SMART GOLF RESOURCES

Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching

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.

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")

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

Tournament golf is NOT like a normal round of golf with your buddies.

Playing in a solo competition brings out more nerves and first tee jitters than you thought possible. A tournament round will teach you a lot about your own game - both good and bad.

Today, I interviewed Travis Zappia aka "The Young Retiree by 33" a friend and fellow tournament golfer. When you listen to this full interview you will learn:

• How to navigate the competitive golf landscape
• How he uses Decade Golf for optimal course management
• Why tournament golf can help you reach your true potential
• Mindset tips to speed up success and stay calm under pressure

And a lot more.

You will learn everything you need to know about tournament golf to take your game into a pressure packed situation and play your best.

Make sure to follow Travis on Instagram @youngretireeby33 or his golf account @justshortgolf.

WICKED SMART GOLF RESOURCES

Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching

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.

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.

Golf nerves are real but these 9 strategies can help you overcome them for good!

Golfers get so nervous with first tee jitters and nerves that it can ruin your round... but when you learn to master your mind you can play great (even under pressure).

Don't forget golf nerves aren't always a bad thing either. As Tiger Woods said, "If you're not nervous, it means you don't care."

Even the GOAT still gets nervous on the golf course... but it's crucial to get them under control so you can score low under pressure.

Listen to learn tips you can do before and during the round to overcome golf nerves and play more consistently.

Related Episodes Mentioned - Episode 35: Steve Woods Interview (Golf Hypnotist)

WICKED SMART GOLF RESOURCES

Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching

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.

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.

To make more putts you MUST do one thing above all else. When you, do you'll have a MUCH better chance of making more putts.

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

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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.

Imagine moving across the country with one goal - to become a scratch golfer! Would you do it?

Today I got a chance to interview Jerome Rufin who is just starting the game and did just that. He's so obsessed that he left his life in NYC and moved to San Diego with one goal - become a scratch golfer.

But here's the kicker... he's only played golf for about a month. However, he's not trying to learn it all on his own and has recruited some of the top instructors and specialists to achieve his goals faster than ever.

He now has a swing coach, putting coach (the same guy who coaches Xander Schauffele), a trainer, and a sports psychologist who's trained Olympic athletes. Not to mention a few friends who help him create some of the best golf content out there.

Needless to say, he has quite a support system and is wildly motivated to make it happen. This is the video that I first saw of Jerome's that prompted me to reach out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DywQ5YvdrVA

Make sure to subscribe to his content, YouTube especially so you can follow along his journey. I have no doubt he'll hit his goal and become a wicked smart scratch golfer.

• https://www.youtube.com/@JeromeRufin
• https://tiktok.com/@jeromerufin
• https://www.instagram.com/jerome.rufin/
• https://www.facebook.com/ScratchToScratch

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.

Your pre-shot routine (or lack thereof) is costing you strokes every single round.

A good routine is your bridge from the range to the course. As Dr. Bob Rotella said, "Your routine is your wingman on the golf course."

To play your best you need a routine... but you need to time it right with the correct rituals to make it effective.

In this episode you'll learn:

• The timing of a great routine.
• How a good routine primes your mind.
• Why most golfers can't visualize their ideal shot.
• Why you should never take a specific amount of practice swings.

And a lot more.

WICKED SMART GOLF RESOURCES

Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching

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.

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.

Stop skipping the putting green before the round. Use this simple 10-minute putting routine every round to make more putts and have confidence over the ball.

WICKED SMART GOLF RESOURCES

Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching

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.

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.

If you're like most golfers you've probably gotten too much in your head with endless mechanical swing thoughts during the round. Thinking things like:

• Push off the ground.
• Take it back more outside.
• Accelerate on the downswing.
• Make sure to hinge your wrists.

Or whatever swing issue you're currently facing. That's golf - we tend to get overly technical but let me ask... has it ever helped your game?

Chances are no, it hasn't... to play your best golf and get in the zone you need to LET GO. When you do, you can go unconscious and focus on playing golf... not playing your golf swing.

Resources mentioned in this podcast:

How to Eliminate Swing Thoughts: https://theleftrough.com/golf-swing-thought/

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.