Today's guest interview is with a top mental golf coach in the world - David MacKenzie. He is a mental coach and the founder of Golf State of Mind. He currently works with golfers on the PGA Tour, Korn Ferry, DP World Tour, Challenge Tour, LPGA and LET, along with many elite juniors and amateur golfers of all levels. I've worked with David for my own mental game issues several years ago and still use his advice to this day. He makes it simple to understand how the mind dominates our performance ...
Sep 15, 2022•46 min
Want to become a wicked smart golfer and shoot lower scores without changing your swing? Then make sure your equipment is setting you up for success. Listen to this quick hit episode to learn how to choose the loft of your wedges so you don't major distance gaps on the course. This will make it easier than ever to play better every time you tee it up.
Sep 13, 2022•9 min
Do you want more looks at birdie every single round? If so, this episode will give you three simple strategies to hit more greens in regulation without swing changes. Whether you realize it or not, most trouble is short of the green. While some holes might have a bunker or water behind the green, most of the trouble is short. Why? Because greenskeepers know that most golfers end up short and thus put the trouble accordingly. In today's episode you will learn three easy strategies to hit more gre...
Sep 06, 2022•9 min
Cameron Strachan used to work with Aaron Baddeley and helped him become a top putter on the PGA Tour. In this epic interview, he shares the secrets to putting using natural learning and tapping into your subconscious mind. As he said, "If you can throw a baseball, you can become a great putter." But if you're like most golfers, you know that putting can feel difficult... until today. When you listen to this epic golf podcast, I am confident you will have the tools to become a better overnight. I...
Sep 01, 2022•50 min
Did you know your mind is hardwired for negativity? Think about it, when most people talk about their round or their game it's almost always a negative comment first. "I didn't make any putts" "My driver is just terrible" "I had an 8 on the 15th hole" While some of that negativity is choice, a lot of it is programmed into humans thanks to what's known as "negativity bias." Here’s a formal explanation from Very Well Mind : “Our tendency to pay more attention to bad things and overlook good things...
Aug 30, 2022•9 min
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 ...
Aug 23, 2022•9 min
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...
Aug 18, 2022•38 min
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 singl...
Aug 16, 2022•6 min
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 lo...
Aug 09, 2022•20 min
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 zon...
Aug 04, 2022•50 min
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 t...
Aug 02, 2022•23 min
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 cha...
Jul 26, 2022•22 min
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: Pra...
Jul 21, 2022•41 min
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 f...
Jul 19, 2022•23 min
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: Jo...
Jul 12, 2022•16 min
>>Dominate your practice and fitness with the Under Par Golf App . Learn how to practice with purpose and make the most out of each session in this interview with Scott Deakins. Scott is the founder of Under Par Performance Golf and despite a busy schedule, maintains a scratch handicap thanks to wicked smart practice! Under Par Golf App is an awesome app that gives you custom plans to reach your golf goals. Whether you want to break 100, 90, 80, or scratch, there is a plan for you. In our ...
Jul 07, 2022•36 min
Most golfers practice the WRONG way. Here's what the great Harvey Penick said about most golfers practice routines: “Every day I see golfers out there banging away at bucket after bucket. If I ask them what they’re doing, they say, ‘What does it look like I’m doing, Harvey? I’m practicing!’ Well, they’re getting exercise all right. But few of them are really practicing.” So if you want to make the most out of each session, listen to this episode! You will learn: Common practice mistakes you migh...
Jul 05, 2022•23 min
Bad shots (and bad holes) suck... but they're part of golf. Do you let a bad hole or stretch of holes define you? Or, do you fight through it and salvage the round? After a horrific front 9 in my latest tournament, I bounced back with eight shots better on the back nine. How? By using these seven strategies which we'll cover in the podcast: 1. Stay present and don't let your mind wander 2. Commit 100% effort on the next shot (including your pre-shot routine). All it takes is one good swing to ge...
Jun 28, 2022•24 min
In today's guest interview we talk with Jake Chanen - a mini-tour golfer in Arizona with tons of great stories and advice. He became an accomplished player at GCU, is a past Arizona Amateur champion, recently turned pro and now competing in the Dakotas Tour. When you listen to this interview, you will learn: How he met Tiger Woods The life of a mini-tour golfer Why you should swing your swing instead of trying to create "perfect swing" The biggest mistakes that most golfers make in practice that...
Jun 23, 2022•44 min
The 2022 US Open at the Country Club is complete and what a finish! Matt Fitzpatrick took home a massive 1st place check and the coveted US Open trophy. Matt's story is incredibly inspirational and one that provides tons of lessons that you can apply to your game. In this week's episode, we'll recap the US Open and how Matt transformed his game to win the event. When you listen, you'll learn: Why you should play your game The importance of never mentally quitting in golf How to increase swing sp...
Jun 21, 2022•26 min
If you're tired of 3-putting and letting your putter drag you down... you will love this episode! After getting some coaching from Cameron Strachan and using his "Look and Shoot Putting System" I dropped nearly 5 strokes on putting from 2021 to 2022. This revolutionary system lets you get "in the zone" on the greens and tap into the power of your subconscious mind. It's the most remarkable method I've learned in more than two decades playing golf. Listen to learn why it works so well and why it ...
Jun 14, 2022•31 min
Could you imagine shooting 58? Qualifying for sectionals for the US Open? And beat PGA Tour pro Max Homa in a match? In today's episode, I interview Kyle Rodes who's done all those things and a lot more. Kyle is a mini-tour pro in Florida who has an incredible golf swing (and game) but an even better mindset. In this interview, you can learn so much to apply to all aspects of your game including mental game, short game tips, and better course management skills. Remember, better golf doesn't mean...
Jun 09, 2022•37 min
Buy my golf book on Amazon (“Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing”) If you're like most golfers, chances are you have some fun summer golf tournaments coming up. Whether it's a member-member, member-guest, USGA qualifier, or a fun trip with your buddies to a bucket list course, it's time to dial in your game. Because let's get real, tournament golf is NOT like normal golf. Tournaments ratchet up the pressure 10X and I've seen scratch playe...
Jun 07, 2022•18 min
Want to play better golf tomorrow? Wicked Smart Golf can help... when you read this book, you will learn how to shoot lower scores without changing your swing. If you’re like most golfers, you want to shoot lower scores and will do whatever it takes to get there—whether it’s buying new clubs, getting lessons, or hitting an endless amount of golf balls on the driving range. But after going all-in on my golf dreams since 2017, I’ve realized that most golfers don’t reach their potential for one rea...
May 31, 2022•22 min
Have you ever wondered what it's like to go to the Masters at Augusta National? If so, you will love this episode as Greg Lake, a PGA Golf Professional, takes us inside the ropes from the 2022 Masters. Greg also shares tons of great advice on our episode including: How to find the right instructor Short game tips to get it up and down more often Why you need a go-to shot and club around the greens And a lot more! Make sure to follow Greg on Instagram . WICKED SMART GOLF MENTAL GAME RESOURCES Wor...
May 26, 2022•38 min
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 lo...
May 24, 2022•20 min
Have you ever wanted to compete in the US Open? If so, you can... as long as you can make it through 54 holes of extremely competitive golf. In this episode, I'll break down the process of qualifying for the US Open, my local qualifier results, and five lessons to help you play better in competition. You will learn: The importance of creating a game plan for every golf course How to play "your game" even when you're paired with different type of golfers How to stay present and not screw up a goo...
May 17, 2022•28 min
Cameron Strachan used to work with Aaron Baddeley and helped him become a top putter on the PGA Tour. In this epic interview, he shares the secrets to putting using natural learning and tapping into your subconscious mind. As he said, "If you can throw a baseball, you can become a great putter." But if you're like most golfers, you know that putting can feel difficult... until today. When you listen to this epic golf podcast, I am confident you will have the tools to become a better overnight. I...
May 12, 2022•50 min
Want to hit better wedge shots so you can go low every time you tee it up? This golf podcast episode will help you easily become a wedge wizard with 5 simple strategies. We'll cover: The right equipment you need to play to set yourself up for success Why bounce is your friend with a wedge and why you should carry more than one type of bounce to play any type of shot How a GW (gap wedge) can make your life so much easier Why a full wedge is a terrible idea and what to do instead The importance of...
May 10, 2022•19 min
If you're like most players you want to score better in competitive golf situations. Whether it's a USGA qualifier, a skins game, or local tournament, these 7 tips will help you handle nerves and perform under pressure. In this episode, we'll cover: Why you need a game plan to play your best golf (and how to do it) The importance of mastering your pre-shot routine to stay calm under pressure How to practice leading up to your golf tournament Practicing after the round, not just before you tee of...
May 03, 2022•29 min
