PLAYER SURVEY - https://forms.gle/SDihgdBzdyHXK3Dc7 (fill this short survey out to get entered into a $10 Amazon gift card and FREE mental golf coaching). 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 1...
May 16, 2023•16 min
Learn the the Tiger Woods trigger you should use every round. As you know, golf is a game of precision, patience, and focus. It requires you to be in the zone, fully present and aware of you surroundings, and able to manage emotions. One way that you can achieve this state of mind is by using a "trigger" to get into the zone and manage your emotions. A trigger is a physical or mental cue that can help focus attention and energy on the task at hand, blocking out distractions and negative thoughts...
May 12, 2023•4 min
FREE GIVEAWAY (read below) 6 years ago today - May 11th, 2017 I left the corporate world with almost no experience with two goals... build an online business + pursue professional golf. While the pro golf dream is long gone, high level amateur golf is still very much alive. And somehow, I've been able to build a few online businesses including this one to avoid going back to corporate America. When you listen you will learn: Why you need to "swing your swing" How to have more fun and play better...
May 11, 2023•17 min
I'm not going to sugar coat it - this was a raw and real mental golf episode. Recently I had one of my worst qualifiers ever - not only score wise but mental game wise too. I was ashamed of my actions but with the help of my mental golf coach, John Weir, I've been able to learn a lot from a terrible round. In this episode you will learn: What to do after a bad round. Why you need to forgive yourself from mistakes. How bad rounds can lead to the biggest breakthroughs. And a lot more. Just remembe...
May 09, 2023•23 min
When you miss the green, follow this rule: If you can putt it, putt it. If you can’t putt it, chip it. If you can’t chip it, pitch it. One of most golfers' biggest mistakes is chipping or pitching instead of putting from off the green. Golf is all about the odds and playing the percentages to manage your way to lower scores. You are much more likely to hit it closer to the hole with a putter than with a wedge. Sure, it’s not as sexy to putt from off the green as it is a high pitch, but it’s the ...
May 05, 2023•5 min
Do you struggle to stay focused every round? If so, just know you're not alone! This is something I've struggled with in the past and want to share my best tips in this Q&A episode of Wicked Smart Golf. When you listen you will learn: The two types of focus. How to finish strong every round. Why you need to know your personality type to optimize your energy levels. Don’t try to focus like a robot for the entire round; it won’t make you play better. It will just wear you down sooner. Give it ...
May 04, 2023•13 min
If you're like most golfers chances are you have a pre-shot routine but what about a short game routine? Here's the thing... to play your best golf, you NEED to master your routines around the greens. Otherwise, you're giving up tons of strokes by letting nerves, doubt, and fear get in the way. But if you watch the best golfers in the world you will notice their short game routine is NOTHING like their long game. This is why it's crucial to develop a short game routine that will help you with ch...
May 02, 2023•21 min
Your attitude is everything on the golf course (and in life). So many players have a bad attitude on the links and wonder why they don’t score like they want. To play better golf and set yourself up for a better mental game, change your attitude to gratitude. Being grateful is something you control and can have a massive impact on your game. Here’s what Harvard Health said about the power of gratitude: “In positive psychology research, gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with great...
Apr 28, 2023•4 min
Tournament golf is NOT like a normal round of golf with your buddies. Playing in a solo competition brings out more nerves and first tee jitters than you thought possible. A tournament round will teach you a lot about your own game - both good and bad. Today, I interviewed Travis Zappia aka "The Young Retiree by 33" a friend and fellow tournament golfer. When you listen to this full interview you will learn: How to navigate the competitive golf landscape How he uses Decade Golf for optimal cours...
Apr 27, 2023•42 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 u...
Apr 25, 2023•18 min
To make more putts you MUST do one thing above all else. When you, do you'll have a MUCH better chance of making more putts. 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: Practice Like a Pro . Unlock your potential by taking your FREE mental game assessment: Mental Golf Type Master your pre-shot routine in golf to save 3–5 shots per round: Join Pre-Shot Like a Pro . Dominate y...
Apr 21, 2023•4 min
Imagine moving across the country with one goal - to become a scratch golfer! Would you do it? Today I got a chance to interview Jerome Rufin who is just starting the game and did just that. He's so obsessed that he left his life in NYC and moved to San Diego with one goal - become a scratch golfer. But here's the kicker... he's only played golf for about a month. However, he's not trying to learn it all on his own and has recruited some of the top instructors and specialists to achieve his goal...
Apr 20, 2023•45 min
Your pre-shot routine (or lack thereof) is costing you strokes every single round. A good routine is your bridge from the range to the course. As Dr. Bob Rotella said, "Your routine is your wingman on the golf course." To play your best you need a routine... but you need to time it right with the correct rituals to make it effective. In this episode you'll learn: The timing of a great routine. How a good routine primes your mind. Why most golfers can't visualize their ideal shot. Why you should ...
Apr 18, 2023•16 min
Stop skipping the putting green before the round. Use this simple 10-minute putting routine every round to make more putts and have confidence over the ball. 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: Join Pre-Shot Like a Pro . Learn how to shoot lower s...
Apr 14, 2023•4 min
If you're like most golfers you've probably gotten too much in your head with endless mechanical swing thoughts during the round. Thinking things like: Push off the ground. Take it back more outside. Accelerate on the downswing. Make sure to hinge your wrists. Or whatever swing issue you're currently facing. That's golf - we tend to get overly technical but let me ask... has it ever helped your game? Chances are no, it hasn't... to play your best golf and get in the zone you need to LET GO. When...
Apr 13, 2023•12 min
The Masters tournament is sadly over but there is a LOT to take away to help your game. In today's episode we'll break down a few of the biggest lessons from the first major of the year to help your game. When you listen to this new episode you will learn: How to play faster (and score lower). Why golf is so much more than a perfect golf swing. The one equipment switch that can help you drive like Jon Rahm. Why you should ditch your normal group to play with better golfers (sometimes). And a lot...
Apr 11, 2023•24 min
Don't let a bad shot or bad hole get you down... the Golf Gods don't care about your whining! Instead, use these shots or holes as fuel to bounce back like Jon Rahm did on day one of the masters. Despite an ugly 4-putt double bogey he went on to shoot 65 & is tied for the lead. 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: Practice Like a Pro . Unlock your potential by tak...
Apr 07, 2023•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...
Apr 06, 2023•41 min
It's the best week of the year - MASTERS week! If you're like me, it's time to barely work this week and instead, watch a TON of golf. Will a LIV golfer or PGA player win? Will there be drama? Will Tiger win again? It's going to be epic! But instead of mindlessly watching the best guys on the best course, learn from them! There's a ton you can learn from watching the best players in the world and apply to your game. In today's episode I break down seven things to consider when watching copious a...
Apr 04, 2023•19 min
Learn this simple putting tip from Phil Mickelson to never miss from short range again. Here's the video I referenced in the podcast that will transform your long game. Here's how Wicked Smart Golf can help you: Learn how to practice like a Pro (FREE Video Series): https://www.wickedsmartgolf.com/practice Pre-Shot Like a Pro (Video Series) https://www.wickedsmartgolf.com/routine Ready to master the mental game? Learn more about Mental Golf Type (MGT): https://www.mentalgolftype.com/a/39011/Hfvo4...
Mar 31, 2023•4 min
Your equipment can make golf a lot harder... or, a lot easier. It's such an important topic that I dedicated an entire chapter of my book to stress the importance of playing the right clubs. Your clubheads, shafts, and even grips play a big role in helping you shoot your lowest scores (without swing changes). After getting fit for a new PXG hybrid I had to bring on my friend and fitter Camden Nierman. He fit me for a new 17* 2H PXG club and it's been one of my favorite clubs ever. In today's epi...
Mar 30, 2023•34 min
Wow - episode #100! First off - thank you for the support, it means a ton. In 13 months, I've done tons of solo episodes, brought on amazing guests, and hopefully helped you become a wicked smart golfer. Today I wanted to mix it up and share more about my story, why I left corporate America, and hopefully provide you some extra motivation to crush your life and golf goals in 2023. In this episode I'll share: Why you need BIG goals. How I dropped 50 shots in four years. The biggest lessons in 25 ...
Mar 28, 2023•40 min
In today's "five minute Friday" learn how to avoid big numbers and save shots every round with this one question. Here's how Wicked Smart Golf can help you: Learn how to practice like a Pro (FREE Video Series): https://www.wickedsmartgolf.com/practice Pre-Shot Like a Pro (Video Series) https://www.wickedsmartgolf.com/routine Ready to master the mental game? Learn more about Mental Golf Type (MGT): https://www.mentalgolftype.com/a/39011/Hfvo4urF Want to have Tiger like confidence with your putter...
Mar 24, 2023•4 min
Breaking 90 is a great goal and this episode will teach you how to do it CONSISTENTLY... without any changes to your swing. Because here's the thing, whether you're a 14 handicap or a scratch golfer (or a pro) your swing is always a work in progress. It's constantly testing and tinkering to figure out how to build a more consistent swing. But the good news is that you CAN break 90 consistently without changing your swing. In this episode we'll cover: Why you need a pre-shot routine How to play p...
Mar 23, 2023•14 min
After just finishing a 4-day Arizona golf event I had to share a few mental game tips. Because if you've ever played in tournament golf, you know it's a grind... especially four days worth of golf. In today's episode you will learn: Why you should sign up for a tournament The mindset you need every time you tee it up What question to ask yourself after a bad tee shot Why you need a "7-shot" rule to accept bad shots and have more fun Here's how Wicked Smart Golf can help you: Learn how to practic...
Mar 21, 2023•22 min
Learn the perfect timing of a pre-shot routine to help you hit more fairways, greens, and drain more putts. This simple tip might just change the way you play golf forever. Here's how Wicked Smart Golf can help you: Pre-Shot Like a Pro (Video Series) https://www.wickedsmartgolf.com/routine Learn how to practice like a Pro (FREE Video Series): https://www.wickedsmartgolf.com/practice...
Mar 17, 2023•4 min
Bryce Cope is a Virginia Beach based coach with more than 20 years of golf experience. In 2021, he started sharing his teaching on social media and within 18 months has more than 100,000 followers on both TikTok and Instagram. I reached out to Bryce in January as I was going through a slump and he helped me fix my game FAST. In this episode we'll discuss: The most memorable ace of his life How to make swing changes in season Some of the biggest amateur golf mistakes to avoid What it's like playi...
Mar 16, 2023•40 min
A Golf Monthly article titled "10 Mind Blowing Amateur Golf Stats" is about to blow your mind! Arccos Golf tracked 540 million shots over 11.5 million rounds using their patented Smart Sensors. The data is shocking and help you reset expectations to start playing better golf. In this episode I'll review some of the biggest findings and help you shoot lower scores with better course management. Remember, the right expectations can reduce pressure and help you play more consistently (not to mentio...
Mar 14, 2023•20 min
In this edition of 5-minute Friday learn why you should leave 3-wood in the bag more often. And how a fairway finder can change your golf game! Here's how Wicked Smart Golf can help you: Learn how to practice like a Pro (FREE Video Series): https://www.wickedsmartgolf.com/practice Pre-Shot Like a Pro (Video Series) https://www.wickedsmartgolf.com/routine Ready to master the mental game? Learn more about Mental Golf Type (MGT): https://www.mentalgolftype.com/a/39011/Hfvo4urF Want to have Tiger li...
Mar 10, 2023•4 min
John Weir 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 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...
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 3 min
