{"podcast":{"title":"Wicked Smart Golf","slug":"wicked-smart-golf-5090044","podcast_index_feed_id":5090044,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/399923/rss","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/399923","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/f/c/0/c/fc0c203ec796c20fbafc7308ab683e82/Wicked_Smart_Golf_Podcast_Cover_Art_new.jpg","author":"Michael Leonard","episode_count":603,"summary":"Welcome to Wicked Smart Golf, the go-to podcast for golfers who want to shoot lower scores and play their best without changing their swing. Hosted by Michael Leonard, a +2 handicap golfer, best-selling author, and founder of Wicked Smart Golf, this show has helped golfers around the world play smarter, more consistent golf with over 1 million downloads and counting. Michael has written over 4 million words on golf, authored four books, and built one of the fastest-growing platforms in the game, all focused on one mission: help you lower your scores without obsessing over your swing. Because the truth is, your swing will never be perfect. But you don't need a perfect swing to break 80, shoot in the 70s, or play the best golf of your life. In this podcast, you'll learn how to master the mental game, play smarter on the course, practice with purpose, and simplify your short game and putting for lower scores. Each episode is designed to give you practical strategies you can actually use, whether you're a beginner or an experienced player trying to reach the next level. You'll also hear from some of the best minds in golf, including top coaches, elite players, sports psychologists, an…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T20:20:35.688601+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wicked-smart-golf-5090044"},"episode":{"title":"491: 10 Short Game Mistakes You Must Avoid (& Save 3-5 Shots)","slug":"491-10-short-game-mistakes-you-must-avoid-save-3-5-shots","published_at":"2026-05-05T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wicked-smart-golf-5090044/491-10-short-game-mistakes-you-must-avoid-save-3-5-shots","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wicked-smart-golf-5090044","url":"https://e93a96de-987c-4016-a9cf-aa64725ac3b8.libsyn.com/491-10-short-game-mistakes-you-must-avoid-save-3-5-shots","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/e93a96de-987c-4016-a9cf-aa64725ac3b8/10_Short_Game_Mistakes_.mp3?dest-id=3298364","summary":">> Get my FREE short game routine checklist >> Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast : The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Ready to play better fast? Start with your short game. Today, we'll recap 10 common short game mistakes that most golfers make. You will learn: The power of a short game routine. Why you need a landing zone to save shots. How to make better contact with the right tempo. The importance of a proper setup to make clean strikes. Why your wedges are so necessary to saving strokes when you miss the green. And a lot more easy tips to help your short game. WICKED SMART GOLF Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available) Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast : The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Recommended Products Speed Train With Rypstick : The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) Shot Pattern : The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link). Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf : The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever : The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code \"WICKEDSMART\" to save 15%). Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking : The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment). Speed Train with HiiTs Driver : Developed by 3X WLD Champion, Fast Eddie, this hittable driver will help you add distance while hitting balls (use code \"WICKEDSMART\" to save 10%). Wicked Smart Golf Books Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible . Simplify \"golf…","meta_description":">> Get my FREE short game routine checklist >> Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast : The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. 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