# 514: Wicked Smart Game Plan - Overcoming 1st Tee Jitters, Wedge Matrix, & Bunkers

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Podcast: [Wicked Smart Golf](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wicked-smart-golf-5090044)
Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:00+00:00
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>> Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast : Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crush competitive golf (no swing changes required) >> Get my FREE pre-shot routine cheatsheet This Wicked Smart Game Plan strategy session welcomes Joe, a 6.4 handicap golfer and "fellow Arizonan," to discuss techniques for improving performance without making mechanical swing changes. In this episode, we'll cover: The Power of Video Feedback: Joe discusses how utilizing a golf simulator at work and videotaping his swing helped him align "feel versus real," leading to a significant drop in his handicap over two years. Managing First-Tee Jitters: The pair explore Joe's recent struggle with topping tee shots on the first hole and discuss mental strategies, such as "no expectations" and utilizing a "performance bubble," to bridge the gap between the range and the course. Wedge Distance Mapping: Michael recommends Joe move beyond a purely "feel-based" approach by mapping out three specific distances for each wedge to improve consistency inside 100 yards. Mastering the Short Game in Arizona: Discussion centers on the challenges of tight lies and bunkers, with recommendations for seeking specialized in-person instruction to build confidence in difficult greenside situations. The Path to Improvement: Michael shares his personal decade-long journey to a lower handicap, emphasizing the importance of fitness, speed training, and diligent stat-tracking to identify and address weaknesses. And more tips to play better without swing changes. WICKED SMART GOLF Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available) Join the Wicked Smart Golf Newsletter and get 5 FREE practice plans . Recommended Products Speed Train With Rypstick : The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yard…

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