397: Travis Zappia - Recapping US Open Pre-Qualifying Rounds

Wicked Smart Golf

May 22, 2025•52 min

--:--

Listen in podcast apps:

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

Download

Listen to this episode in Metacast mobile app

Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episode description

>>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 fight until the finish.
The power of expectation management.
Why you should enter into a big "scary" event.
The importance of pre and post round routines to learn from everything.
How to reset when you have negative visualization over a shot (and pre/post shot routines).

And a lot more.

WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products

Mental Golf Type: The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%).

WHYGOLF Training Aids: The best training aids to help your practice sessions.

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

Wicked Smart Golf Academy: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.

Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 65+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.