Practice makes perfect... right? Wrong, but practice does make permanent though. The problem is that most golfers practice the wrong way and unintentionally ingrain tons of bad habits that make your golf swing hard to fix. Which leads to high scores on the golf course and tons of frustration that makes it nearly impossible to play well. In this episode, I'll help you avoid the five biggest practice mistakes that most players make so that you can get the most from each session. Hopefully, you'll ...
Dec 20, 2022•28 min
Greenskeepers set you up to fail often and most golfers don't even realize it. Sometimes it’s intentional on their part and other times it just happens with no conscious effort. You might be thinking, how so? By not double-checking the tee markers are aimed at the fairway. Whether you realize it or not, some tee boxes align with the fairway or green, but other times they point in a different direction. A lot of times they’ll have them pointed toward trouble or rough instead of the fairway. If yo...
Dec 16, 2022•4 min
Golf is hard but sometimes we make it harder on ourselves by playing in a way that doesn't match our personality type. I'm a perfect example of this in my last tournament - the Phoenix City two-man invitational. The format is unique with 3 days, 3 courses, and 3 different formats. I had a horrible day two because I got into stress by going against my personality type. But bounced back for an incredible round in day 3 after eliminating stress and getting in the zone. The secret? By playing in a w...
Dec 13, 2022•20 min
If you don't have a ton of time to hit the driving range before playing golf, you need the tool mentioned in this podcast. Plus, use it at home to increase swing speed! Related Episodes Episode #42: Speed Training Makes Golf Easier: https://www.wickedsmartgolf.com/blog/episode-42 Buy Wicked Smart Golf Book (111 Ways to Play Better Without Swing Changes) on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39zNch7 ______________________________________________________ Here's how Wicked Smart Golf can help you: Learn how t...
Dec 09, 2022•4 min
John Weir is one of the top name in the mental golf world and has real-world experience as a caddy on the PGA and Korn Ferry Tour. He is the creator of the Mental Golf Type® program, the author of Golfer’s Guide to Mental Fitness, and received top awards as a certified hypnotherapist. When you listen to this full interview you will receive a free masterclass on the mind and take your mental game to the next level. Some of the topics we cover include: How to get in the zone The art of a pre-shot ...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Christmas is almost here and I don't want you to get a bunch of golf gifts you can't use! So instead, share this episode with a friend/family member to ensure you get some gifts that will help you play wicked smart. And if no one buys them for you, treat yourself this holiday. Sometimes you need to invest in yourself to improve in golf and life. These gifts will help you from tee to green and all shots in between. Best Golf Gifts: 1. Club fitting (and/or putter fitting) 2. Decade Golf (#1 course...
Dec 06, 2022•14 min
The mind is wired for negativity - which isn't great news for your golf game. Luckily, this 3-minute post-round routine can help you reprogram your mind fast! Buy Wicked Smart Golf Book (111 Ways to Play Better Without Swing Changes) on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39zNch7 ______________________________________________________ Here's how Wicked Smart Golf can help you: Learn how to practice like a Pro (FREE Video Series): https://www.wickedsmartgolf.com/practice Ready to master the mental game? Learn...
Dec 02, 2022•4 min
This guest podcast with Abe Candelaria is a game-changer! Abe didn't pick up a golf club until he was 24 years old after moving on from baseball. Within three months he was competing in his first tournament (talk about trial by fire). Now, he's a top-rated Arizona amateur golfer, +3 handicap, and won the San Diego amateur in 2021 at Torrey Pines. When you listen to today's episode you will learn: How to set golf goals The art of preparing for golf tournaments What to do daily to improve your gol...
Dec 01, 2022•40 min
️Golf nerves are real but these 9 strategies can help you overcome them for good! Golfers get so nervous with first tee jitters and nerves that it can ruin your round... but when you learn to master your mind you can play great (even under pressure). Don't forget golf nerves aren't always a bad thing either. As Tiger Woods said, "If you're not nervous, it means you don't care." Even the GOAT still gets nervous on the golf course... but it's crucial to get them under control so you can score low ...
Nov 29, 2022•18 min
Use this bunker tip to escape the sand every single time! Also, make sure to check out Mental Golf Type (the #1 mental game training program) and their Black Friday-Cyber Monday deal here (just enter MGTCYBER): https://www.mentalgolftype.com/a/39011/Hfvo4urF Buy Wicked Smart Golf Book (111 Ways to Play Better Without Swing Changes) on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39zNch7 ______________________________________________________ Here's how Wicked Smart Golf can help you: Learn how to practice like a Pro ...
Nov 25, 2022•4 min
It's time to play your best golf with these five commandments. 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 that when you live by the...
Nov 22, 2022•23 min
Start hitting better chip shots with this one simple trick for more up and downs! This will change everything (and it's so easy). Enjoy this 5-minute Friday episode and play wicked smart! Buy Wicked Smart Golf Book (111 Ways to Play Better Without Swing Changes) on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39zNch7 ______________________________________________________ Here's how Wicked Smart Golf can help you: Learn how to practice like a Pro (FREE Video Series): https://www.wickedsmartgolf.com/practice Ready to ...
Nov 18, 2022•4 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. RECOMMENDED GOLF PRODUCTS --->Look and Shoot Putting Method: https://www.autogolfshop.com/wicked/ T I K T O K ✅ : https://www.tiktok.com/@wickedsmartgolf I N S T A G R...
Nov 17, 2022•41 min
If you're shooting in the 80s right now, I want to help you get in the 70s FAST. If you search on YouTube or Google about breaking 80 you get a lot of swing tips and swing theory... but that can take a long time to lower your scores on the golf course. But the 7 tips in today's episode have NOTHING to do with changing your swing. Intead, they are course management and mental game hacks to help you play better golf without changing your swing (aka, playing wicked smart golf). Listen to learn how ...
Nov 15, 2022•24 min
Today's 5-minute Friday episode will help you have more looks at birdies! If you want to have more birdie putts every round, you need to club up on approach shots. Otherwise, you risk ending up short in the worst spot (and more bogeys). Think about it, most trouble is in front of the greens (bunkers, deep rough, water etc.). Plus, most golfers take a club that they need to hit perfect (which doesn't happen often, even for scratch golfers). By taking more club you are giving yourself more birdie ...
Nov 11, 2022•4 min
In today's episode I'm answering a question from a podcast listener about "How to increase swing in the off season?" Learn 5 ways I'm upgrading my swing and how you can gain speed this off season. Don't forget, every 1 MPH increase of speed equals 3 yards of extra distance off the tee. Come into 2023 longer than ever with these proven driving tips. Follow For More Epic Golf Content Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube Start speed training with SuperSpeed Golf Join “ Practice...
Nov 10, 2022•9 min
Zen Golf, written by Dr. Joseph Parent, is one of my favorite golf books. >> Buy Zen Golf on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3teRu4n If you want to take your game to the next level, this book can help tremendously. Dr. Parent uses a simple approach to help you hack your mind for lower scores and hopefully, more consistent results. It seems like every golfer I ask always says they want a more "consistent" score. The key to getting this type of consistency isn't from making more swing changes or buy...
Nov 08, 2022•13 min
If you're an extrovert, it's critical to play golf like your personality type! This five-minute Friday will help you thrive and get in the ZONE. Ready to master the mental game? Learn more about Mental Golf Type (MGT): https://www.mentalgolftype.com/a/39011/Hfvo4urF Related Episode: The #1 Mental Game System That WILL Lead to Lower Scores (episode #44) https://www.wickedsmartgolf.com/blog/episode-44 Buy Wicked Smart Golf Book (111 Ways to Play Better Without Swing Changes) on Amazon: https://amz...
Nov 04, 2022•5 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...
Nov 03, 2022•44 min
Today, I'll review 7 golf training aids that actually work. After writing millions of words as a golf writer (which include a ton of training aid product reviews) I want to showcase which ones are actually worth your money. One quick search on Amazon for "best training aids" and you get more than 1,000 results - yikes! But I'll break through the noise to talk about the best one that I use, recommend, and the best ways to use them in the offseason. Alignment Sticks: https://amzn.to/3SfJ1b2 Lagsho...
Nov 01, 2022•27 min
Welcome to 5-minute Friday! Today's topics - locating your landing zone. When you miss the green and are chipping or pitching, you need a target, just like you do with full shots. I like to think of this as your landing zone; this is where you want the ball to land once it hits the green. It will change every time based on the shot, green conditions, break of the green, and more. Your landing spot gives your mind something to focus on. Just like the full swing, you want to paint a clear picture ...
Oct 28, 2022•6 min
Cameron Strachan, the creator of Automatic Golf and fellow golf author is back on the show. In our first interview we covered all things putting using the Look and Shoot Putting System (this system changed my game)! Today, we focus on natural learning in the full swing and more tips to play better without changing your swing. In this episode you will learn: How to "automate" your swing Why golf is a "throwing motion" The secret to better golf without swing changes What is natural learning (and h...
Oct 27, 2022•38 min
Join Decade Golf to master the Tiger 5 (20% off discount code). Tiger is the GOAT thanks to his 82 wins, 15 majors, and incredible records like making 142 consecutive cuts in a row (or winning a US Open by 15 shots). While his swing and short game are amazing, it's his course management (aka playing wicked smaaahhhht) that doesn't get enough credit! If you want to start scoring better every single round, you need to think like Tiger. In this episode, we'll cover Tiger's "5 Golden Rules" of golf ...
Oct 25, 2022•26 min
>>Click here to join DECADE Golf with a 20% discount from Wicked Smart Golf. Or, use code "WICKEDSMART" at checkout. Today on Wicked Smart Golf I'm joined by Scott Fawcett, the creator of DECADE Golf. Scott is known as the "moneyball of golf" and uses data to help make decisions easier as his revolutionary course management system is changing the way golf is played. DECADE is used by top players like Bryson DeChambeau, Will Zalatoris, and countless other professional golfers. Not to mentio...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Learn the 5-step putting routine so you can gain confidence on the greens. One of the five pillars of playing "wicked smart" golf is putting like a pro. Putting accounts for 30% or more of all strokes during the round and it's the easiest part of your game to fix. If you really want to shoot lower scores and play your best golf, putting is the easiest way to make it happen. In this episode you will learn: The #1 putting training aid The best pre-shot putting routine How to record your stroke to ...
Oct 18, 2022•24 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...
Oct 13, 2022•37 min
Click the link to take your FREE personality test now: https://www.mentalgolftype.com/a/39011/Hfvo4urF Your personality affects your performance on the golf course. If you can sync your style of play with your personality, you can play better golf overnight. I know, it sounds too good to be true but I've used it and seen the results myself. After learning and implementing this method, I saw results instantly. In fact, my first tournament I hit 28/28 fairways by learning how my mind needs to pick...
Oct 11, 2022•28 min
Subscribe to Wicked Smart Golf on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGt1yzKR05YpqipoLVkr5yw Golf is hard enough - don't make it even harder by playing the wrong equipment. While most of us focus on the clubheads and finding the right grips, we settle on shafts. But here's the problem, most golfers try to swing a stiff or X-stiff flex shaft when they should play a regular or stiff shaft. When you swing a shaft that is too stiff you kill distance, make it easy to slice the ball, and your m...
Oct 04, 2022•22 min
Speed is KING in golf. Don't get me wrong, short game (specifically putting) is imperative to great golf but you need distance too. For every extra MPH of swing speed you create with a driver equals 3 more yards of total distance. If you add 5-10 MPH to your driver swing in the offseason that 15 to 30 yards more distance. How much easier would every par 4 or 5 be if you were that much closer to the green? A longer drive means shorter approach shots and typically lower scores. Plus, who doesn't l...
Sep 27, 2022•25 min
If you're like most golfers, you fall victim to your mind during the round with: Worry about your score Fear, doubt, and nervous anxiety Thinking about mechanical swing thoughts All of which are holding you back from playing your best golf. Instead, you need to focus on one thing and one thing only to keep your mind busy. What is it? Target... it's the only thing that matters. You shouldn't be out there playing your golf swing but instead, focused on hitting shots at your target. In this quick h...
Sep 20, 2022•9 min
