{"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":"505: Golf Is Hard: US Open Lessons, New Gear & Tournament Prep","slug":"505-golf-is-hard-us-open-lessons-new-gear-tournament-prep","published_at":"2026-06-23T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wicked-smart-golf-5090044/505-golf-is-hard-us-open-lessons-new-gear-tournament-prep","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wicked-smart-golf-5090044","url":"https://e93a96de-987c-4016-a9cf-aa64725ac3b8.libsyn.com/505-golf-is-hard-us-open-lessons-new-gear-tournament-prep","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/e93a96de-987c-4016-a9cf-aa64725ac3b8/US_Open_26_Recap__.mp3?dest-id=3298364","summary":">>Get Voice Caddie Launch Monitors 15% off w/code WICKEDSMART. SC200 Plus : The easiest to use launch monitor, no app needed. SC300i : An upgrade with access to more data using the Voice Caddie app. SC4 Pro : Even more data and simulation to help you practice like a pro. >> Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast : The FASTEST way to lower your scores and play consistent golf. The US Open is over and we need to steal some of their strategies! Today, we'll cover all kinds of topics to help your game, including: How to deal with adrenaline Why you need to focus on your process like Wyndham Clark The importance of mental preperation using apps like Kairo Why you should consider talking out shots (not just visualizing them) My new PXG golf gear and how it's helped me play some of my best golf ever And more tips to help your play better fast. 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+ 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 WL…","meta_description":">>Get Voice Caddie Launch Monitors 15% off w/code WICKEDSMART. SC200 Plus : The easiest to use launch monitor, no app needed. 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