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Wicked Smart Golf

Wicked Smart Golf

Written by: Michael Leonard
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Welcome to Wicked Smart Golf - hosted by Michael Leonard. This golf podcast will help you shoot lower scores and play your best WITHOUT changing your swing. Michael is a full-time golf writer who has written over 3,500,000 words about the sport since 2017 and been playing golf for more than 20 years. In high school, he dropped 50 shots in four years (124-74), played college golf in Southern California, and now plays competitively in Arizona through the USGA, Arizona Golf Association, and Outlaw Tour. He even went to Q-school in 2019 as an amateur golfer. His goal is simple - help golfers shoot lower scores and drop their handicap without all the technical swing changes. Because let's face it, no matter how good you get, your swing will never be perfect and a work in progress. The good news is that you don't need a "perfect" swing to break 80 or become a scratch golfer. In this podcast, he will teach you how to play more consistent golf by mastering your mindset, playing wicked smart golf on the course, learn to practice like a pro, and simplify the short game for lower scores. Enjoy weekly solo episodes and plenty of interviews with golf coaches, elite players, best-selling authors, and other inspiring golf stories. Check out the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon and Audible for even more helpful strategies to play your best golf ever.2022 Golf
Episodes
  • Shaun Diackhoff - 7 Golf Fitness Mistakes to Avoid (Fitness Friday)
    Jan 9 2026

    >>NEW BOOK: The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula: Train Smarter. Hit Longer. Play Forever.

    >>FREE: Golf Offseason Guide

    To lower your handicap and play more consistent you need to take your fitness seriously. Most golfers suffer from back injuries that can wreak havoc on your future... so it's important to bring on a fitness guest to avoid some of the most common fitness mistakes.

    Shaun Diackhoff is a 3-time guest (episode 77 & 138) is a strength and conditioning coach and fellow golf addict. He's been a personal trainer since 2009 and left his career in 2014 in Aviation Maintenance in the Australian Military to pursue his passion for fitness.

    He's been helping people change their bodies ever since and got into online training in 2021 with a focus on helping golfers. Now, he has the popular training platform Fairway Performance App and a huge following on Instagram.

    In this episode, we'll cover:

    • Why you can't ignore core strength.
    • The difference between mobility vs. flexibility.
    • How a proper fitness routine can 10X your mental game.
    • The dangers of following too many plans on social media.
    • Why you need to stop setting unrealistic expectations (on or off the golf course).
    • How a TPI assessment can help you create custom improvement plans to help your golf swing.

    And a lot more.

    WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products

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

    Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (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).

    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: 75+ 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 newest 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

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    55 mins
  • 459: Michael Leonard - Use New Year Motivation to Change Your Golf & Life
    Jan 8 2026

    >>NEW BOOK: The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula: Train Smarter. Hit Longer. Play Forever.

    >>FREE: Golf Offseason Guide

    Today, I'm excited to share an episode from The Golfing CEO where I was a guest. I met the host, Derek Belch, at the San Diego City Amateur and became fast friends with our love of golf + business.

    Derek asked some insightful questions to help you learn more about my journey & inspire you to take massive action.

    In this episode, we'll cover:

    • Mental game tips to help you win in golf and life.
    • Why you need to massive action to achieve your goals.
    • How to be "delusional" about your future (in a good way).
    • Michael's leap from the 9-5 to pursuing golf and business.

    And a lot more.

    WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products

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

    Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (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).

    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: 75+ 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 newest 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

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • 458: The 5 Pillars of Golf Performance For Your Best Year Ever
    Jan 6 2026

    >>NEW BOOK: The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula: Train Smarter. Hit Longer. Play Forever.

    >>FREE: Golf Offseason Guide

    My newest book is out and we're going through it in a deep dive to dominate golf fitness. Not sure how to lift for golf? What about cardio? Mobility? Nutrition? Speed training?

    This episode breaks down the concepts in my book to help you dominate 2026. In this episode, we'll cover:

    • How to simplify golf fitness.
    • The hidden advantage of being more mobile.
    • Easy habits you can add to make 2026 your best year.
    • The biggest cardio and strength mistakes most golfers make.
    • Why fitness is really about playing longer and avoiding injuries.

    And a lot more.

    WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products

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

    Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (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).

    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: 75+ 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 newest 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

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    47 mins
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