{"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":"494: Scott Fawcett - Avoid the \"Tiger 5\" Mistakes for Lower Scores","slug":"494-scott-fawcett-avoid-the-tiger-5-mistakes-for-lower-scores","published_at":"2026-05-14T14:14:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wicked-smart-golf-5090044/494-scott-fawcett-avoid-the-tiger-5-mistakes-for-lower-scores","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wicked-smart-golf-5090044","url":"https://e93a96de-987c-4016-a9cf-aa64725ac3b8.libsyn.com/494-scott-fawcett-avoid-the-tiger-5-mistakes-for-lower-scores-0","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/e93a96de-987c-4016-a9cf-aa64725ac3b8/Scott_Fawcett_DECADE_Golf_Interview.mp3?dest-id=3298364","summary":">> Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf : The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). >> Get my FREE guide, 10 Course Management Secrets This episode of Wicked Smart Golf features Scott Fawcett, the creator of DECADE Golf and the man who revolutionized golf strategy through data-driven performance analytics. As a consultant for PGA Tour stars and elite amateurs, Fawcett shares how his DECADE system removes the guesswork from every shot. What's inside the episode: The \"Double Cross\" Trap: Why chasing two shot shapes with your driver is statistically the fastest way to blow up your scorecard. Tiger's Secret 5: The specific scoring mistakes Tiger Woods tracked to lower his average by nearly a full shot overnight. The 150-Yard Myth: Why aiming at the flag with a wedge in your hand is actually a \"distraction\" that leads to bogeys. Putting Math vs. Traditional Advice: Why you should stop trying to hit lag putts 17 inches past the hole. The \"Mini Clock\" Chipping Routine: A transformative practice drill to master proximity and stop \"blowing\" easy saves around the green. The Decision Fatigue Cure: How elite players like Stewart Cink used DECADE to stay fresh during tournaments by letting math make their decisions. And a lot more strategy tips. And a lot more golf strategy tips. 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. Join the Wicked Smart Golf Newsletter and get 5 FREE practice plans . 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