If you read my book (or listened to the audio version) I hope you remember the first chapter. Cultivate an attitude of gratitude. When you play with an attitude of gratitude, you learn to accept bad shots and appreciate good shots. You learn to… Swing with more freedom and fewer expectations. Enjoy the moment and not stress over a short putt you missed. Cherish the memories that golf allows you to create with incredible people. Too many golfers put so much pressure on themselves to hit perfect g...
Jun 28, 2024•4 min
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 earned his PGA Tour card in 2012 and went on to win the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Classic. In this episode, you will learn: The grind of mini tour...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 7 min
>>Join DECADE Golf and get 20% off using code "WICKEDSMART" at checkout! Do you want to break 80? If so, you need to practice the right way! Today I'll reveal 5 proven strategies to improve each practice session so you can shoot in the 70s more often. When you listen to this episode, you will learn: Why you need a stock driver shot. An easy 30-minute putting routine. How to practice your short game effectively. Why speed only sessions can help gain speed fast. How a wedge matrix can help y...
Jun 25, 2024•18 min
If you want to play better golf FAST, you need a pre-shot routine. But the important thing to do is to make sure you stick with it (even if you're playing bad). Learn the importance of tracking your routine and how it'll transform your game. Grab my FREE pre-shot routine checklist now. WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products Decade Golf - The #1 Course Management System (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) Pre-Shot Like a Pro - The fastest way to develop consistent routines. Mental Golf Coaching - ...
Jun 21, 2024•4 min
Today's guest is Kyle Rodes - a caddy, player coach, +7 handicap mini-tour pro in Florida who has an incredible golf swing 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. When you listen to this interview, you will learn: Effective pressure drills. How he became a +7 handicap. How to play your best under pressure. Why you should get playing lessons on the course....
Jun 20, 2024•53 min
Do you want to play better fast? Learn from the pros so you can lower your handicap and think more consistently. When you listen to this interview, you will learn: The real reason Rory missed his final putt. Why you should stop standing over the ball too long. Why patience is the secret ingredient to lower scores. How the right clubs and equipment can transform your game. And more lessons to play like the pros. Become a wedge wizard with my free short game guide . WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended P...
Jun 18, 2024•19 min
Stop setting score goals and start focusing on being committed on every shot. When you set score goals, you're making a hard game even more difficult. Instead, stick to your routine and process to get the results that you want. WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products Decade Golf - The #1 Course Management System (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) Mental Golf Type - The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%) Rypstick - The #1 Speed Trainer to Hit Bombs (use code WICKEDSMART t...
Jun 14, 2024•5 min
GRYA Golf will change your game forever. I'd argue it's one of the best golf books ever and I've read hundreds! I've seen first hand how it can help your mental game and had some of my best tournament rounds ever once applying these principles. The author is Dr. Izzy Justice and I'm lucky to talk with today on the show. As noted on his website, "Dr. Izzy Justice is a sports neuroscientist and inventor of the ground-breaking technology The Brain Trackman™ who has authored 8 books over the course ...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 3 min
You won't want to miss this Billy Mayfair recap as I'm sharing the seven biggest points from our 2-part interview. Plus, I share how I've applied these lessons in my game so you can play better without swing changes. When you listen, you will learn: Why short game is everything. How a golf journal can change your game. The importance of food/water on the back 9. Why you can't help your putter at the driving range. How a mental golf coach can help you get out of a slump, have more fun, and create...
Jun 11, 2024•21 min
Tired on the back 9? Does your performance suffer? Make sure to eat and stay hydrated throughout the round. According to Sponer, “Dehydration can not only impact your performance physically but it can also negatively impact your mental game. Your cognitive performance is just as important as your physical performance. Dehydration can lead to slower reaction times, increased fatigue, and poor concentration.” Watch this Instagram Reel of my go-to snacks/meals on the golf course. WICKED SMART GOLF ...
Jun 07, 2024•4 min
Make sure to listen to pt 1 - episode 269 - to enjoy this interview to the fullest. Billy Mayfair is a professional golfer who's won more than $20,000,000 in his impressive career. Billy was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ before attending Arizona State University. In his amateur career he won tons of events including the 1986 US Amateur Public Links and the 1987 US Amateur before winning the Haskins Award for the nation's top college golfer. He turned professional in 1988 and went on to win five...
Jun 06, 2024•33 min
Billy Mayfair is a professional golfer who's won more than $20,000,000 in his impressive career. Billy was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ before attending Arizona State University. In his amateur career he won tons of events including the 1986 US Amateur Public Links and the 1987 US Amateur before winning the Haskins Award for the nation's top college golfer. He turned professional in 1988 and went on to win five PGA Tour events before competing in 761 starts! In 2016, Billy joined the PGA Tour ...
Jun 04, 2024•44 min
Want to stop 3-putting and have more confidence on the greens? Then you'll love this episode where I break down how a putting routine can transform your short game. WICKED SMART GOLF PUTTING RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching 10X your confidence on the greens with the Look and Shoot Method . Get my FREE Putting Routine Checklist . Decade Golf - The #1 Course Management System (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Mental Golf Type - The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSM...
May 31, 2024•6 min
>>Join DECADE Golf and get 20% off using code "WICKEDSMART" at checkout! Today I'm sharing my episode where I was a guest on the Missing Links Golf Show, hosted by Steve and Andy. Here's the mission of their podcast, "Two guys either side of 50 with plenty of life experience and big dreams embark on a quest to rekindle forgotten sporting glory by taking on the NSW Amateur Senior Golf Championship." When you listen to this episode, you will learn: How to train your mind off the course. The ...
May 30, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Listen for a recap of Mike Booker (author of the Tournament Golfers Playbook ) from last week and a quick mental health check in after the tragic passing of Grayson Murray. When you listen to this episode, you will learn: The importance of a post-round debrief. Why you MUST stop worrying about results. How to maintain your self-respect during the round. Why you need to stop caring about other to reach your true potential. How to become a tournament golfer and play better under pressure. Ready to...
May 28, 2024•22 min
Want to focus on every shot and set yourself up for success? Make sure you have a trigger for every shot so you can dial in your pre-shot routine. WICKED SMART GOLF RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching Download the Pre-Shot Routine Checklist (100% FREE) Master your pre-shot routine in golf to save 3–5 shots per round: Join Pre-Shot Like a Pro Also, don’t forget to connect on social media: Follow on TikTok Follow on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube Buy my golf book on Amazon or Audi...
May 24, 2024•5 min
Mike Booker (author of the Tournament Golfers Playbook ) is back on Wicked Smart Golf for part two to share more about playing well in golf tournaments. 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 beyond. He has won a record number of Texas Golf Association events and multiple Texas Player of the Year distinctions. In 2019, he was inducted into the T...
May 23, 2024•1 hr 3 min
>>Join DECADE Golf and get 20% off using code "WICKEDSMART" at checkout! Now, let's get into today's topic - how to hit more greens in regulation. Having more birdie putts is directly correlated with lower handicaps... hit more greens and you're a lot more likely to shoot lower scores. Today I'll dive into each of these seven tips so you can hit more greens every single round. When you listen, you will learn: Why you need to dial in your distances. The importance of clubbing up to avoid tr...
May 21, 2024•20 min
Use the 3P approach from GYRA Golf now (and buy his book as it's one of the BEST investments you can make in your golf game). Also, don't forget to register for the FREE mental golf training on 5/14 at 4pm PST. It's called "3 Pre-Shot Routine Mistakes Costing You 3+ Shots" and it's 100% free. >>Register now to get the Zoom link. CONNECT WITH WICKED SMART GOLF Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching Download the Mental Golf Playbook (100% FREE) Also, don’t forget to connect on social med...
May 17, 2024•5 min
Make sure to register for the FREE mental golf training on 5/14 at 4pm PST. It's called "3 Pre-Shot Routine Mistakes Costing You 3+ Shots" and it's 100% free. >>Register now to get the Zoom link. Take your FREE Mental Golf Type assessment to learn your personality type. Tyler Munds ( fadeandfairway on Instagram ) is the co-host of Mid-Am Podcast ( @midampodcast on IG ) and is getting started with tournament golf. After a difficult qualifier, I connected with Tyler to see if I could help wi...
May 16, 2024•59 min
Make sure to register for the FREE mental golf training on 5/14 at 4pm PST. It's called "3 Pre-Shot Routine Mistakes Costing You 3+ Shots" and it's 100% free. Register now to get the Zoom link. Want to play like Collin Morikawa (or at least think like him and be "wicked smart" on the course)? If so, you'll love this recap of my episode with Dr. Rick Sessinghaus who was on the show last week (episode 258). When you listen to this interview, you will learn: Why it's vital to learn from bad shots. ...
May 14, 2024•14 min
Learn the most important skill to becoming a wicked smart golfer so you can lower your handicap and play more consistent golf (without swing changes). WICKED SMART GOLF MENTAL GAME RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching Download the Mental Golf Playbook (100% FREE) 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 Also, don’t forget to connect on social media:...
May 10, 2024•6 min
Dr. Rick Sessinghaus is a former professional golfer, director of FlowCode Golf Academy and mental golf coach who's worked with top players including Collin Morikawa. Other achievements and accolades include member of the PGA, a Certified Master Trainer of NLP, and was named Golf Tips Magazine's top 25 instructors in America. When you listen to this episode, you will learn: What is a "flow state." Why flow follows focus. The true goal of the mental game. How to identify mental vs. mechanical iss...
May 09, 2024•57 min
Let's talk about a scary topic - the yips! Putting is one of the five pillars of playing "wicked smart golf" and key to shooting lower scores. However, sometimes issues arise and that's what happened a few weeks ago. Luckily, with the help of a few coaches/guests on the show + hard work, I think (or hope) I'm trending in the right direction. I wanted to share this struggle for two reasons: Everyone had bad days, rounds, or slumps... no matter how good you get. You need to address the issue face-...
May 07, 2024•24 min
Do you need a new driver to add more distances? Learn from my recent driver club fitting to avoid a common mistake and the two most important clubs you need to get custom fit. Also, make sure to start speed training with Rypstick to hit it longer... FAST. Use code "WICKEDSMART" to get 10% off or click here to learn more now. Don't forget they have a 20-yard guarantee as well. WICKED SMART GOLF RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching Buy my golf book on Amazon or Audible (“Wicked Sma...
May 03, 2024•5 min
Colin McCarthy is a PGA Teaching professional and creator of Golf Body Type. As mentioned on his website, "Golf Body Type is a specific screening process I’ve developed over the 21 years (14,000+ hours) as a golf coach, an ISSA certified personal trainer, and physics buff. Every single body on this planet is different, do you fully understand YOURS and how it should move safely with all clubs?" In this episode, you will learn: The biggest swing mistakes most amateurs make. The role of flexibilit...
May 02, 2024•59 min
Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy today for the lowest investment ever! Dylan Stein is a professional golfer and creator of Eagle I Align - an awesome new putting training aid to help you putt like a pro. Here's the description from his website, "Eagle i Align is the first hovering golf alignment aid that provides 100% pure turf interaction while visually guiding all golfers towards their desired target. Trust your line, with Eagle i Align™." In this episode, you will learn: The power of guided med...
Apr 30, 2024•42 min
Learn how "power talk" is the key to mastering your mindset. Start using your words powerfully so you have more strength and empowerment on the golf course. Learn more about power talk by reading In the Zone Secrets book and learn more on their website now. WICKED SMART GOLF MENTAL GAME RESOURCES Work with Michael for Mental Golf Coaching Download the Mental Golf Playbook (100% FREE) Unlock your potential by taking your FREE mental game assessment: Mental Golf Type Master your pre-shot routine i...
Apr 26, 2024•5 min
>>Don't forget to join Wicked Smart Golf Academy by 4/30 for the lowest price yet! Bo Watson and Shannon Shuskey are the co-authors of In the Zone Secrets - a new golf book that teaches unique principles to tap into your potential and upgrade your mental game. Bo is an accomplished player and operated the Watson School of Golf. But he quit in 2016 after losing his passion for the game and was spilling over into the results with his clients. In 2018 Bo met Shannon Shuskey - an Olympic speed...
Apr 25, 2024•1 hr 16 min
>>Register for the FREE Mental Golf Training for today- Tuesday (4/23 at 4pm PST). Ready to lower your handicap, play more consistently and avoid blowup holes? Then you need to avoid these five common golf myths that are holding you back from playing your best. When you listen to this episode, you will learn: How to swing your swing. Why a low and slow tempo is HORRIBLE advice. That laying up is the wrong strategy a lot of times. How one shot shape leads to more fairways & greens. That...
Apr 23, 2024•19 min
