Wicked Smart Golf

Stop trying to shape shots!

Did you know that most guys on the PGA Tour have one stock shot and play it 90% of the time, regardless of the hole location or if the fairway doglegs left or right.

While they can hit all the shots on the driving range, they usually play one stock shot on the golf course (aside from maybe Tiger Woods). Dustin Johnson loves his cut shot, while Rory McIlroy loves his power draw.

You should do the same and only play one shot almost every single swing.

Unless you have a tree or some other obstacle in your way, try to play the same shot every single time (regardless of if the hole or pins calls for a specific type of shot). If the best players in the world struggle in competition to hit it both ways, you probably will too. Plus, when you try to work the golf ball both ways, you invite the dreaded double cross which can lead to some big misses.

On the range, develop your shot - whatever that might look like for you.

When the pressure is on during the round, having a go-to shot will make it easier to pick your target and commit to the shot. Play your shot more often than not (even if the fairway or pin position calls for the opposite type of shot) to score your best.

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Today I got to interview Steve Woods, a golf hypnotherapist who breaks down how to master your mental game for lower scores. I've used hypnotherapy for years in my own life (for business & golf) and can say it's one of the most extraordinary tools to help you gain confidence.

Don't forget, Tiger Woods learned powerful meditation and hypnosis techniques early in his life to help him become the GOAT. While his swing has always been great, don't forget that his mental game is second to none.

In this interview, you will learn:

• How it can help you beat the yips
• How to get in the "zone" on the golf course
• The role of the conscious vs. subconscious mind in golf
• How hypnotherapy can help you play your best (even under pressure)

And so much more... so you can finally play better under pressure. Don't let your mind hold you back from reaching your true potential in golf.

Visit his website to set up a FREE consultation and learn more about how hypnotherapy can help you play better golf: https://hypnosisforegolf.com/

This putting tip will help you make more putts WITHOUT making changes to your stroke.

This tip will help you stand over every putt with confidence and believe in yourself. Remember, it's the little things that make the biggest difference in the crazy game of golf.

What is it?

Line up your putts with a line, logo, or part of the golf ball.

So many golfers skip this step, then have no clue where they were supposed to aim when they're standing over the ball. This is too simple to not do every single time and one of the common things that nearly every professional golfer does on every putt.

Once your ball is aimed at the start line, use the alignment aid on your putter to match the line on your golf ball. This should lead you to feeling very confident over any putt on the green and help the ball start on line properly. Remember, putting is more about confidence than anything else!

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DECADE Golf is one of the most effective golf apps I've ever used. In this podcast episode, I'll take you through five course management tips I've learned from the program to help you play better every time you tee it up.

We'll cover:

• Why you should only play one shot shape
• The impact of body language on your game
• How to get out of trouble and not waste shots
• Why firing at the pin is a bad idea (most of the time)
• If the key to lower scores is about making more birdies or avoiding bogeys

And a lot more. Scott Fawcett, the creator of DECADE Golf, made a truly amazing program that I can't recommend enough. If you're serious about your golf game, this product can help you more than you thought possible.

Resources Mentioned

Join DECADE Golf (Get 20% off using the code "WICKEDSMART" at checkout).

Every Shot Counts by Mark Broadie: https://amzn.to/3lBVGHx

Wicked Smart Golf Book by Michael Leonard: https://amzn.to/3PwlDG6

If you're like most golfers, you want to know how to get in the zone more often? The "Zone" is when things feel easy on the golf course and you're in a flow state.

Tiger Woods once talked about being in the zone and said he was so in it at times that he would not even remember hitting certain shots during the round. Chances are, you've been there too... even if it was only for a few shots or a few holes.

This guest interview will change the way you play golf forever by helping you get in the zone.

Let me introduce today's guest...

Kiel Alderink is the Head Performance Coach of Mental Golf Type. He is the Director of Instruction at The Academy at Black Creek in Chattanooga, TN and also remains a co-owner of his junior academy Champion Ways in Lake Bluff, IL.

Kiel is recognized as a Top Teacher Under 40 in America by Golf Digest. Kiel is also listed as Top Teacher in Illinois by Golf Digest, and Golf Academy of America Top 25 Teachers. He is also a Class A PGA Professional and works with juniors, amateurs, and professional golfers.

When you listen to this interview, you will learn:

• The 4 facets of personality
• Common mental game mistakes
• Why acting like Tiger might be a BAD idea
• How your personality affects your golf game
• How to get in the ZONE so you play your best golf

To learn more about Mental Golf Type, visit www.wickedsmartgolftype.com/mgt

Or, take your own personality assessment here: https://www.mentalgolftype.com/a/39011/Hfvo4urF

It's time to play your best golf this summer (or whenever you listen to this episode). It's time to quit all the technical swing changes and step into your best self.

These 5 commandments will do just that!

When you listen, you will learn:

• To love adversity
• Why you should stop trying to make putts
• How to score well without making more birdies
• How to love "ugly golf" and ultimately score better
• Why you should never go into a round or tournament with expectations or a certain score

I'm confident that when you live by these five commandments, you will play your best golf ever. It's time to give up the negative mental talk and tap into your full potential.

These 5 commandments of golf have worked wonders for me and some of the best golfers on the planet (including 2022 Open Champion Cam Smith).

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This might be the best golf tip ever - SWING YOUR SWING.

After playing 150+ days of tournament golf in the past few years, I break down why it's so important to swing your swing.

When you listen, you will learn:

• How a swing change can ruin your game
• How to fix your swing during the middle of the round
• Why it's not always a great idea to change your swing
• How swinging your swing will give you more confidence during the round + make it easier to pick targets

And so much more. This golf tip can change your scores forever and this episode will convince you to practice differently and learn to love your swing.

Your best golf awaits...

RECOMMENDED GOLF PRODUCTS

--->Look and Shoot Putting Method: https://www.autogolfshop.com/wicked/

I N S T A G R A M ✅ : https://www.instagram.com/wickedsmartgolf/

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Learn from Phil Cardwell, a PGA Teaching Pro, on how to become a wicked smart golfer. In this golf podcast interview, we talk about:

• The LIV Golf debate
• Playing golf at elite levels with only one eye
• What it's like learning from Jim Flick and David Leadbetter

And more mental game + course management tips to play your best golf.

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:

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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.

If you're like most golfers you expect a ton from your game. You want to always hit it long, straight, make every putt, and score well. Even if you have a full-time job and don't practice much (or at all).

In reality, our expectations set us up to fail. Once you learn these 7 PGA Tour stats from the 2021 season, you will have a new perspective on how to play better golf.

Learn the average driving distance, greens in regulation, bunker saves, and more in this eye-opening episode.

Remember these facts the next time you're on the golf course to reset expectations and play better golf.

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.

In today's quick hit episode, we break down why you shouldn't always aim for the flagstick and how it's hurting your chances of playing your best golf.

This course management tip can save you tons of strokes!

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.