Wicked Smart Golf

Could you imagine shooting 58? Qualifying for sectionals for the US Open? And beat PGA Tour pro Max Homa in a match?

In today's episode, I interview Kyle Rodes who's done all those things and a lot more. Kyle is a mini-tour pro in Florida who has an incredible golf swing (and game) but an even better mindset. In this interview, you can learn so much to apply to all aspects of your game including mental game, short game tips, and better course management skills.

Remember, better golf doesn't mean changing your swing. It's about doing the little things on the course that make a massive difference in your score. Plus, Kyle's enthusiasm towards the game is addictive and inspiring. Enjoy this interview!

Follow Kyle on Instagram and DM for 1:1 online/in-person coaching: https://www.instagram.com/kylerodes/?hl=en

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Your personality affects your performance on the golf course. If you can sync your style of play with your personality, you can play better golf overnight.

I know, it sounds too good to be true but I've used it and seen the results myself. After learning and implementing this method, I saw results instantly.

In fact, my first tournament I hit 28/28 fairways by learning how my mind needs to pick targets to perform its best. Since then I've the principles to create a stronger mental game than ever before. Plus, it'll feel easy to learn because you are simply aligning your game with your unique personality.

Once you play in a way that goes with your personality it's easy to get in the ZONE. You can avoid common stressors that kill momentum and play care free golf.

In this episode, you will learn about Mental Golf Type (MGT) and how it can help you shoot lower scores. You will learn:

• How to find your personality type
• My top lessons from this mental game system
• How extroverts vs. introverts should play golf
• Why playing like Tiger Woods might be hurting your game

And so much more.

Click the link to take your FREE personality test now: https://www.mentalgolftype.com/a/39011/Hfvo4urF

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Golf is hard enough - don't make it even harder by playing the wrong equipment. While most of us focus on the clubheads and finding the right grips, we settle on shafts.

But here's the problem, most golfers try to swing a stiff or X-stiff flex shaft when they should play a regular or stiff shaft. When you swing a shaft that is too stiff you kill distance, make it easy to slice the ball, and your mishits are much worse.

The experts at True Spec even said, "In equipment circles, there is a common cliché that the shaft is 'the engine' of the club."

When you listen to this episode you will learn:

• Why shaft flex is so important
• The swing speed you need for each flex
• Why seniors shouldn't always play senior flex
• Why beginners might benefit from a stiff flex shaft

And more. Remember, to become a wicked smart golfer you need to play the right equipment and set yourself up for success!

Subscribe to Wicked Smart Golf on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGt1yzKR05YpqipoLVkr5yw

Check out this Golf.com article to find the right flex shaft for your swing: https://golf.com/instruction/shaft-flex-you-should-play-based-on-swing-speed/

Also mentioned in this episode: https://www.bombtechgolf.com/blogs/news/are-you-playing-the-wrong-shaft-flex

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)

If you're like most golfers, you fall victim to your mind during the round with:

• Worry about your score
• Fear, doubt, and nervous anxiety
• Thinking about mechanical swing thoughts

All of which are holding you back from playing your best golf. Instead, you need to focus on one thing and one thing only to keep your mind busy.

What is it?

Target... it's the only thing that matters. You shouldn't be out there playing your golf swing but instead, focused on hitting shots at your target.

In this quick hit episode we'll break down the two ways to identify targets and how this will help you stay present over every shot.

Today's guest interview is with a top mental golf coach in the world - David MacKenzie.

He is a mental coach and the founder of Golf State of Mind. He currently works with golfers on the PGA Tour, Korn Ferry, DP World Tour, Challenge Tour, LPGA and LET, along with many elite juniors and amateur golfers of all levels.

I've worked with David for my own mental game issues several years ago and still use his advice to this day. He makes it simple to understand how the mind dominates our performance on the golf course for lower scores.

In today's interview you will learn:

• The art of setting golf goals
• The power of visualization in sports
• Why you need to stay present to succeed
• How tracking stats can help you lower your scores
• Why the mind can limit your potential on the golf course (and how to overcome negative thoughts)

Start working with David now: https://golfstateofmind.com/best-mental-game-golf-books/

Read his 300+ mental game articles: https://golfstateofmind.com/blog/

Want to become a wicked smart golfer and shoot lower scores without changing your swing?

Then make sure your equipment is setting you up for success. Listen to this quick hit episode to learn how to choose the loft of your wedges so you don't major distance gaps on the course.

This will make it easier than ever to play better every time you tee it up.

Do you want more looks at birdie every single round? If so, this episode will give you three simple strategies to hit more greens in regulation without swing changes.

Whether you realize it or not, most trouble is short of the green. While some holes might have a bunker or water behind the green, most of the trouble is short.

Why?

Because greenskeepers know that most golfers end up short and thus put the trouble accordingly. In today's episode you will learn three easy strategies to hit more greens and have more looks at birdie!

If you're between clubs, pick the longer one in general (unless there is trouble long). Try not to pull the club; you must hit perfectly to reach the green. After learning more course management inside the DECADE program, the numbers show that missing long is almost always better than short. This should cause more looks for birdies so you can score consistently better.

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Cameron Strachan used to work with Aaron Baddeley and helped him become a top putter on the PGA Tour. In this epic interview, he shares the secrets to putting using natural learning and tapping into your subconscious mind. As he said, "If you can throw a baseball, you can become a great putter."

But if you're like most golfers, you know that putting can feel difficult... until today. When you listen to this epic golf podcast, I am confident you will have the tools to become a better overnight.

I used his Look and Shoot Putting method in 2021 and dropped more than three shots per round! I've never felt more confident with my putter and have Cameron to thank for it.

In this interview, we go into:

• The look and shoot method
• Why you should practice putting LESS
• Why most everyday golfers struggle with putting
• Understanding the conscious vs. subconscious mind
• How to use "natural learning" to become a great putter overnight

To learn more about his incredible putting method, make sure to visit https://www.autogolfshop.com/wicked/ to learn more now.

Did you know your mind is hardwired for negativity? Think about it, when most people talk about their round or their game it's almost always a negative comment first.

• "I didn't make any putts"
• "My driver is just terrible"
• "I had an 8 on the 15th hole"

While some of that negativity is choice, a lot of it is programmed into humans thanks to what's known as "negativity bias."

Here's a formal explanation from Very Well Mind:

"Our tendency to pay more attention to bad things and overlook good things is likely a result of evolution. Earlier in human history, paying attention to bad, dangerous, and negative threats in the world was literally a matter of life and death. Those who were more attuned to danger and who paid more attention to the bad things around them were more likely to survive."

But golf is not life or death. You no longer need to pay attention to danger to survive, especially if you're playing golf!

You need to train your memory to forget bad shots quickly and remember positive shots as much as possible. This is easier said than done because the mind is wired for negativity, but it is possible.

In today's quick hit podcast episode, you will learn how to create a memory bank of great shots to become a more positive, optimistic golfer.