Ready to play in tournament? These resources can help: >>Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf III on Amazon or Audible (best for players wanting to dominate competitive events). >> Get my FREE Tournament Golf Checklist >>JOIN DECADE Golf : The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Today's guest is Grace Charis... in just a few years, she has built an enormous global audience of more than 6,000,000 followers. Now, she's switched direc...
Jul 24, 2025•42 min
Get RYPSTICK: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) Tournament golf is a battle and in today's episode I share the good, bad, and ugly from my three recent events. This includes a one-day pro golf qualifier, a 3-day event at Torrey Pines, and the Stroke Play Championship in Arizona. In this episode, you'll learn: Why it's so important to add distance. The mindset you need for competitive golf. How to use the 3P approach after you hit a bad sh...
Jul 22, 2025•34 min
>> Get Rypstick The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) Today's guest is Ben Kolde - golf content creator and scratch golfer. He's getting into tournament golf and share some mental golf coaching tips to take his game to the next level. In this episode, you will learn: Easy course management tips. The power of pre-shot routines. What it takes to get to scratch golf. How to get comfortable in competition. The power of post-round recaps to ...
Jul 17, 2025•1 hr 11 min
>> Get HackMotion : The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment). >> Get the FREE putting routine checklist to dial in your routine . In this episode, I break down the missing mental link that separates elite putters from everyone else: a consistent, confident putting routine. I’ll share my proven 7-step process to create your own routine — one that keeps you calm, focused, and clutch when it counts. From mindset, to ...
Jul 15, 2025•23 min
>> Master Swing Changes With HackMotion >> Read the HackMotion review >> Get my FREE Putting Routine Checklist Today, I’m excited to welcome Trevor Jones — a golf performance coach and ACT specialist who’s helping players master the mental game. Trevor works with golfers of all levels to help them play with more confidence, stay present, and unlock their potential through Acceptance & Commitment Therapy — a proven psychological approach that teaches athletes how to manage t...
Jul 10, 2025•1 hr 13 min
>>Get HackMotion: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment). Today I'm answering podcast listener questions from the 400th episode survey. There were so many great ones and wanted to give you raw and real answers to improve your golf (& mental game). In this episode, you'll learn: How to get out of a driver slump Mental tips for a better short game The easiest way to get dialed on every shot The importance of equipme...
Jul 08, 2025•37 min
Get 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%). In this June recap you'll learn tons of ways to play better golf without swing changes, including: The best way to warm up pre-round How to easily overcome negative thoughts mid-round Why you need to be very careful about labeling yourself How choosing your target early (and reviewing often) can help you make more committed swings. And a lot m...
Jul 03, 2025•29 min
Get DECADE Golf : The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Need any training aids to improve practice? These are some of my favorites from WHYGOLF: Alignment Mirror : The best tool for every practice session to help dial in your alignment. Pressure Plate : Help improve your weight transfer for better contact. Putting Thing : A great putting aid to help with start line and works indoors or outdoors. Arm Alarm : Learn how to keep your arms connected t...
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 4 min
>> Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf III on Amazon or Audible . Inside, you’ll discover how to find, prepare, and perform in tournament golf: Section I: Tournament Golf 101 Learn why playing in events is the fastest way to improve—and how to get started (even if you’re a mid-handicapper). Using the Three-Tier Tournament System, you’ll learn how to find the right event and chase your goals with clarity. Section II: Train Like a Tournament Golfer Discover a complete mental and physical blu...
Jun 27, 2025•3 min
>> Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf III on Amazon or Audible. Thanks for all the support and excited to complete the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy. Congrats to all the winners - check your email for next steps. Mentioned in this episode: Wicked Smart Golf Academy : The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Pre-Shot Like a Pro : Develop pre-shot routines from tee to green. WhyGolf Putting Thing : The best putting training aid for indoor/outdoor practice. Rypstick : The #1 speed trainer to add...
Jun 26, 2025•32 min
>>Join DECADE Golf and get 20% off using code "WICKEDSMART" at checkout! Mark Immelman is golf! He is a 3-time all American, former professional golfer, sports agent, broadcaster, podcast host of On the Mark with 700+ episodes w/7 million downloads worldwide, college coach, swing coach & author. Today, we're discussing some of the best lessons from his new book, Lessons From The Best, which is available on Back9Press or Amazon . In this episode, you will learn: Why you should keep drea...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 25 min
>> Join Think Like a Champion to master your mental game (price increases on 7/1). >> Read Your Brain Swings Every Club Today I’m excited to welcome back Dr. Izzy Justice—a sports neuroscientist, author of 8 books including his latest, Your Brain Swings Every Club . His first time on in 2023 was a game changer as he helped you understand the concepts in GYRA Golf (one of my favorite mental golf books ever). Dr. Justice has spent over 30 years studying emotional intelligence (EQ) in s...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Register for the FREE Training: Score Like a Scratch Golfer on 6/18 at 430pm PST. Get 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 big). >> Fill out this short survey to enter into the episode 400 giveaway (must submit by June 13th at 11:59pm PST to be eligible). The 2025 US Open was fantastic, love to see the underdog story and the course was brutal. But even if you aren't a pro, you can le...
Jun 17, 2025•22 min
Register for the FREE Training: Score Like a Scratch Golfer on 6/18 at 430pm PST. Get 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 big). Dr. Troy Van Biezen is a world-renowned sports chiropractor who has spent over 21 years on the PGA Tour, working with legends like Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth, Zach Johnson, Justin Thomas, and most recently, 2025 PGA Champion Scottie Scheffler. He’s a Titleist Per...
Jun 12, 2025•58 min
>> Fill out this short survey to enter into the episode 400 giveaway (must submit by June 13th at 11:59pm PST to be eligible). >> Get started with GolfForever (20% off through 6/17/25) - use code "WICKEDSMART") . Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula : 75+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro. Learn about my experience at Las Vegas City Am so you can play better this summer. Whether you're a tournament golfer or not, this episode will help your game. In this...
Jun 10, 2025•24 min
>> Fill out this short survey to enter into the episode 400 giveaway (must submit by June 13th at 11:59pm PST to be eligible). >> Get started with GolfForever (20% off through 6/17/25) - use code "WICKEDSMART") . Today’s guest is one of the most respected minds in the game—Jason Baile, the Director of Instruction at the prestigious Jupiter Hills Club in Florida. Jason was named the 2025 PGA National Teacher and Coach of the Year, is ranked among the Top 50 Teachers by Golf Digest, an...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 4 min
>> Fill out this short survey to enter into the episode 400 giveaway (must submit by June 13th at 11:59pm PST to be eligible). >> Get the 10 Most Popular Wicked Smart Golf Podcast Episodes Guide! >> Read the Fathers Day Gift Guide ! Today is a fun recap of the best content from guests and my game in May to help you play better golf without swing changes. In this episode, you will learn: The importance of locking in holes 16-18. Why repetition is the key to improving in tourname...
Jun 03, 2025•39 min
Join DECADE Golf : The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Scott Fawcett returns to the show for his fourth (and best) appearance yet—and this one is packed with insights that can transform your game immediately. Known as the “Moneyball of Golf,” Scott is the creator of the DECADE Golf system, a data-driven approach to course management that’s helped everyone from junior golfers to major champions like Bryson DeChambeau and Will Zalatoris. I recomm...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula : 75+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro. DECADE Golf : The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Scott Fawcett returns to the show for his fourth (and best) appearance yet—and this one is packed with insights that can transform your game immediately. Known as the “Moneyball of Golf,” Scott is the creator of the DECADE Golf system, a data-driven approach to course management that’s hel...
May 27, 2025•1 hr
>> Get DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Today's guest is Travis Zappia a good friend and plus handicap. We each caddied for each other in the US Open Qualifying (he played Phoenix CC, I played The Estancia Club). This was my best qualifier and learned a ton that I know will help your mental game. Whether you play tournaments or not, this episode will help you master your game! In this episode you will learn: Why you must f...
May 22, 2025•52 min
>>Join DECADE Golf and get 20% off using code "WICKEDSMART" at checkout! Register for the FREE LIVE training this Wednesday (5/21) at 4:30pm PST. Charlie Beljan is a pro golfer born in Mesa, Arizona who went on to win the 2002 US Junior Amateur. He also won the 2006 Arizona Amateur before playing college golf at the University of New Mexico. After graduating Charlie turned pro in 2007 and played on the Gateway Tour from 2008-2011. He won seven times and led the money list in 2009. He earne...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 27 min
Get Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Train with Golf Forever: Use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15% on your investment. Today’s guest is Dr. Nik Neal, the founder of Golf Strong Hit Bombs — a unique fitness system designed specifically for golfers who want to play better, swing faster, and shoot lower scores. Nik is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a competitive elite amateur golfer, and one of the most respected voices in golf-spec...
May 15, 2025•49 min
Get DECADE Golf : The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Get Rypstick : The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) Today is a special episode as I break down one of my best tournaments ever (and best multi-day finish in Arizona). Whether you're a 5, 15 or 25 handicap, you will learn a ton from the episode, including: The mindset to going low. How to reframe past year failure. My stats each day to he...
May 13, 2025•35 min
Get DECADE Golf : The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Today’s guest is one of the top performance coaches in the world and someone I’ve looked up to for years — Dr. Michael Lardon. He’s a world-renowned sports psychiatrist who’s worked with elite performers across multiple disciplines, including Olympic athletes, Fortune 500 CEOs, and of course, some of the best golfers on the planet. His past clients include Phil Mickelson, David Duval, Lee Ja...
May 08, 2025•54 min
Get Rypstick : The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) Habits make or break success (in golf and life). If you want to achieve your goals this year, you must avoid bad habits that most golfers have. When you listen to this episode, you will learn: How to pre-shot like a pro. Why you must have an optimistic mindset. How a distance chart can 10X your confidence. The importance of tracking stats to getting more insights into your game. And a lot m...
May 06, 2025•19 min
Join Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula : 50+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro. In this April recap, you'll get the best content from the month to help you play better without swing changes. When you listen, you will learn: Why score goals kill rounds. How to prepare for tournaments. The secret reason for tracking stats. The importance of mindset work for lower scores. My practice plan + the easiest way to practice like a pro and not waste time at the range. And ...
May 03, 2025•25 min
Before this interview with John Weir take your FREE Mental Golf Type Assessment now (it'll make the episode even better). John Weir is back for his 4th time on the show. He is one of the top names in the mental golf world and has real-world experience as a caddy on the PGA and Korn Ferry Tour. He is also the creator of the Mental Golf Type® program and author of Golfer’s Guide to Mental Fitness. When you listen, you will learn: How score goals sabotage rounds. The biggest mental mistakes holding...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 16 min
>>Join Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula : 50+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro. I’m excited to welcome Sean Ogle, the founder of BreakingEighty.com , one of the most trusted and influential golf gear and travel websites on the internet. What started as a simple quest to break 80 turned into a massive online platform where Sean reviews everything from golf courses to rangefinders, training aids, and more. His honest, in-depth reviews have helped hundreds o...
Apr 24, 2025•49 min
>>Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy : The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Golf is hard and in this episode I share the ins and outs of what could've been the lowest round of my life to help you avoid the same mental pitfalls. When you listen to this episode, you will learn: Why you must stay present to go low The "Rory reframe" to help you flip your mindset switch. The importance of guided visualization to achieve your goals. How a bad warmup doesn't guarantee a bad round (unless you let...
Apr 22, 2025•36 min
>> Learn to Practice Like a Pro with custom practice plans. >> Develop your Pre-Shot Routine to play better under pressure. Mike Booker (author of the Tournament Golfers Playbook ) is back on Wicked Smart Golf for part three to share more about getting the most out of your game in competition. He's not only an author of one of my favorite mental golf books , but also a very successful golfer himself. As mentioned on his website , "Mike Booker is well known in Texas amateur golf and b...
Apr 17, 2025•55 min
