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Today's guest is someone who lives and breathes positivity—on and off the golf course. I'm thrilled to welcome Debbie O'Connell, the founder of Golf Positive, to the show.

Debbie is a PGA professional, speaker, author, and one of the most inspiring voices in the world of golf. She's dedicated her career to helping players build confidence, develop a winning mindset, and bring more joy into the game. Her approach is rooted in the belief that your attitude can be your greatest asset—not just in golf, but in life.

She's been named LPGA National Professional of the Year, featured in Golf Digest's Top 50 Women Teachers, and runs powerful coaching programs, retreats, and trainings for golfers of all levels.

When you listen to this episode, you will learn:

• Step one in changing your mindset fast.
• Why your brain loves and needs routines.
• Easy mindset hacks to master your mental game.
• How to shift beliefs by reprogramming your subconscious.
• How Timeline Therapy can help you break past limiting beliefs.

Learn more about Debbie's programs, trips, and working together on her website.

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Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 100 Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.

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Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible.

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Mark Broadie is one of the most influential voices in modern golf. As the creator of Strokes Gained and a professor at Columbia Business School, his work has completely changed how players—from amateurs to PGA Tour pros—analyze and improve their game.

His research has helped shift the focus from guesswork to data, giving golfers a clear, proven way to actually lower their scores.

In this episode, we cover:

• How distance is your scoring potential
• Why traditional stats don't tell the real picture
• The importance of greens in regulation (GIRs)
• How to use data to actually lower your handicap
• What Strokes Gained is (and why it matters for your game)
• How to improve your putting performance (both lag putts and short putts)

And more powerful lessons to help you this season.

Make sure to check out his book, Every Shot Counts on Amazon and check out his app, GolfMetrics to track your stats.

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Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever: The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15%).

Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment).

Speed Train with HiiTs Driver: Developed by 3X WLD Champion, Fast Eddie, this hittable driver will help you add distance while hitting balls (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10%).

Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.

Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 100 Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.

Wicked Smart Golf Books

Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible.

Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible.

Also, don't forget to connect on social media:

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The 2026 Masters was awesome (as the event is every year) with tons of lessons to help your game too. In this episode, you will learn:

• The scoring impact of laying up on short par 4s
• Two things pro golfers focus on to keep energy up
• Why accuracy off the tee doesn't matter as much as you think
• How a short game routine can help with mid-round momentum
• How labeling yourself a "short hitter" can kill your scoring potential this season

And more tips to play better without swing changes.

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Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment).

Speed Train with HiiTs Driver: Developed by 3X WLD Champion, Fast Eddie, this hittable driver will help you add distance while hitting balls (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10%).

Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.

Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 100 Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.

Wicked Smart Golf Books

Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible.

Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible.

Also, don't forget to connect on social media:

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Today's guest is Gary Christian, a former PGA Tour player, broadcaster, and one of the most inspiring player-coaches in the game. In this episode we tap into professional golf secrets that you can adopt ASAP, including:

• Easy wedge practice tips
• How a free app can help your putting tempo
• Why more golfers need to practice green reading
• The power of visualization to improve your mental game
• The importance of being aware on and off the course to control the controllables

And more PGA Tour secrets from Gary and others that can help you play wicked smart golf.

Make sure to follow Gary on Instagram and check out his website to learn more about working together.

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Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%).

Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever: The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15%).

Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment).

Speed Train with HiiTs Driver: Developed by 3X WLD Champion, Fast Eddie, this hittable driver will help you add distance while hitting balls (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10%).

Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.

Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 100 Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.

Wicked Smart Golf Books

Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible.

Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible.

Also, don't forget to connect on social media:

Follow on TikTok

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Subscribe on YouTube

>>Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy to lower your handicap 20% or more (without swing changes). Legacy rates end on 9/12th at midnight... monthly and annual memberships available

>>Get the FREE mental golf playbook

Today is all about improving your mental game using proven lessons from the 2025 Masters Champion, Rory Mcilroy. His new Amazon documentary is inspiring but also wildly insightful.

In this episode, you will learn:

• About the power of optimism
• Why success isn't a solo journey
• The importance of playing like your personality
• Different ways to train your mental game off the course
• How to change your psychology by changing your physiology

And a lot more mental golf tips.

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Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever: The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15%).

Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment).

Speed Train with HiiTs Driver: Developed by 3X WLD Champion, Fast Eddie, this hittable driver will help you add distance while hitting balls (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10%).

Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.

Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 100 Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.

Wicked Smart Golf Books

Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible.

Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible.

Also, don't forget to connect on social media:

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Today's guest is Jeff Troesch, one of the top mental golf coaches in the game. Jeff has worked with players at every level—from elite amateurs to professionals—helping them manage pressure, build confidence, and perform when it matters most.

In this episode you will learn:

• Why language matters to playing better golf.
• How to individualize your mental game for lower scores.
• The dimmer switch metaphor to increase intensity as needed.
• How a post shot learning routine can help you avoid blow up holes.

And more tips to improve your mental game.

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Speed Train with HiiTs Driver: Developed by 3X WLD Champion, Fast Eddie, this hittable driver will help you add distance while hitting balls (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10%).

Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever: The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15%).

Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment).

Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 100 Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.

Wicked Smart Golf Books

Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible.

Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible.

Also, don't forget to connect on social media:

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram

Subscribe on YouTube

>>Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.

>>Speed Train with HiiTs Driver: Developed by 3X WLD Champion, Fast Eddie, this hittable driver will help you add distance while hitting balls (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10%).

March is over, it's almost time for the season! To help you play better this year, learn from myself and guests to dominate 2026.

In this episode you will learn:

• How I got to swinging 115 mph
• Why you need to keep speed training in season
• The power of perseverance to achieve your goals
• A new mental game app that will transform your game
• The importance of competitive practice to perform better under pressure

And more tips to play better without swing changes.

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Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%)

Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%).

Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever: The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15%).

Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment).

Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 100 Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.

Wicked Smart Golf Books

Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible.

Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible.

Also, don't forget to connect on social media:

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>>Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy to lower your handicap FAST

Kevin Dougherty is a professional golfer from Murrieta, California, who turned pro in 2014 after playing collegiate golf at Oklahoma State University. Some of his teammates at OSU included Wyndham Clark and Taylor Gooch.

Kevin achieved a significant milestone by earning his first PGA Tour card, marking a pivotal moment in his career. Known for his perseverance, commitment to fitness and dedication to the sport, Kevin continues to work on his game and will inspire you to think big in 2025.

When you listen to this episode, you will learn:

• How he became a top driver in pro golf.
• His experience working with a sports psychologist.
• Why the putting green is so important before the round.
• How a mini driver can help faster swinging players off the tee.
• His unique strategy to hit fades and draws with driver off the tee.
• How a routine helps him stay present and play best in high pressure situations.

And a lot more.

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Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%).

Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever: The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15%).

Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment).

Speed Train with HiiTs Driver: Developed by 3X WLD Champion, Fast Eddie, this hittable driver will help you add distance while hitting balls (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10%).

Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf and lower your handicap.

Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 100 Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.

Wicked Smart Golf Books

Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible.

Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible.

Also, don't forget to connect on social media:

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram

Subscribe on YouTube

>>Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy to lower your handicap FAST

>> Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%)

>>Read Cordie's new book, The Scoring Edge on Amazon

Cordie Walker is the creator of Golf Well (formerly Golf Science Lab) and an avid golfer. He makes some of the best videos on YouTube, interviewing top names in the game and teaching amateurs simple tips for better golf.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

• His 5-4-3-2-1 mental game strategy.
• What he's learned from top coaches in the game.
• Simple tips to help everyday golfers play better fast.
• How to train for speed and what Cordie does to get to 190 mph ball speed.

And a lot more insight into his new book.

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Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%).

Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever: The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15%).

Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment).

Speed Train with HiiTs Driver: Developed by 3X WLD Champion, Fast Eddie, this hittable driver will help you add distance while hitting balls (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10%).

Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf and lower your handicap.

Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 100 Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.

Wicked Smart Golf Books

Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible.

Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible.

Also, don't forget to connect on social media:

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram

Subscribe on YouTube

>>Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy to lower your handicap FAST

>>Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever: The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15%).

The right golf fitness habits can transform your scoring potential, avoid injuries, and play more consistently. I've made every mistake in the book and want to help you avoid them to play better this season (and beyond).

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why lifting heavy won't make you "bulky"
• What you should do before every round of golf
• How dehydration kills your swing and mental game
• Why your workouts should not resemble a golf swing
• How speed training is the "turbo" behind hitting longer drives (and the 2 best tools)

Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible.

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Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%)

Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%).

Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment).

Speed Train with HiiTs Driver: Developed by 3X WLD Champion, Fast Eddie, this hittable driver will help you add distance while hitting balls (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10%).

Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.

Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 100 Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.

Wicked Smart Golf Books

Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible.

Also, don't forget to connect on social media:

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram

Subscribe on YouTube