{"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":"507: Wicked Smart Game Plan: An Assistant Pro's Road to Scratch","slug":"507-wicked-smart-game-plan-an-assistant-pro-s-road-to-scratch","published_at":"2026-06-30T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wicked-smart-golf-5090044/507-wicked-smart-game-plan-an-assistant-pro-s-road-to-scratch","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wicked-smart-golf-5090044","url":"https://e93a96de-987c-4016-a9cf-aa64725ac3b8.libsyn.com/kenny","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/e93a96de-987c-4016-a9cf-aa64725ac3b8/Kenny_D_gameplan_.mp3?dest-id=3298364","summary":">> Join the Wicked Smart Golf Wedge Challenge (enrollment ends soon). Michael Leonard is joined by Kenny, an assistant golf professional at Bully Rock Golf Course in Havre de Grace, Maryland . A 25-year-old former baseball pitcher, Kenny currently plays to a 7.5 handicap with a goal of becoming a competitive professional golfer . This session focuses on creating a structured game plan to help him reach scratch golf and succeed in upcoming professional section events . When you listen, you will learn: The Importance of Data and Stat Tracking : Establishing objective data through stat tracking is identified as the first priority to move away from unreliable self-assessment and focus practice sessions on actual weaknesses . Developing Structured Practice Sessions : To move away from \"sporadic\" and unstructured practice, a sample five-hour weekly plan is developed, including 90 minutes of mechanics, one hour of driver work, and dedicated time for short game and putting . Mastering Pre-Shot and Post-Shot Routines : The conversation emphasizes that consistent routines for full swings, short games, and putting are essential for clear communication between the brain and body, potentially saving three to five shots per round . Mental Reframing and Mid-Round Resets : Strategies are discussed for escaping negative mental states during a round, such as using \"replacement swings,\" intentional breathing, and the \"3P approach\" to find three positive things about an upcoming shot . Post-Round Debriefing and the \"Confidence Car Ride\" : Instead of focusing on mistakes during the commute home, golfers are encouraged to conduct a \"confidence car ride\" by identifying positive moments from the round to \"brainwash\" the mind for future success . And more strategies. WICKED SMART GOLF Apply fo…","meta_description":">> Join the Wicked Smart Golf Wedge Challenge (enrollment ends soon). 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