{"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":"509: June Recap - 8 Tournament Days + 8 Lessons For Lower Scores","slug":"509-june-recap-8-tournament-days-8-lessons-for-lower-scores","published_at":"2026-07-07T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wicked-smart-golf-5090044/509-june-recap-8-tournament-days-8-lessons-for-lower-scores","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wicked-smart-golf-5090044","url":"https://e93a96de-987c-4016-a9cf-aa64725ac3b8.libsyn.com/episode-509","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/e93a96de-987c-4016-a9cf-aa64725ac3b8/June_26_Recap__.mp3?dest-id=3298364","summary":">> Dial in your wedge matrix (FREE 10-page guide) >> 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) June was a busy month with 8 tournament rounds, tons of practice, and a lot of lessons learned along the way. In this 5 in June recap episode, I'm breaking down what worked, what didn't, and the biggest takeaways to help you shoot lower scores. I'll recap: My Mid-Am performance (scores, strokes gained, and biggest lessons) Arizona Amateur qualifying (what went well + areas to improve) Men's Club 2-Man event Encanto Cup Local Amateur qualifying My current practice routine and what I'm prioritizing Plus, I'm sharing 8 important lessons from June that can help your game: Assess your game instead of repeating the same practice habits Why breaking 80 requires a reliable wedge matrix The bunker lesson that simplified my technique Avoiding hero golf and making smarter decisions Using mini speed sessions to maintain gains The \"I am safe\" mental strategy Why golfers need to train like athletes The importance of getting help and never stopping your learning I'll also share if my handicap improved, where my game is trending, and what I'm focused on next. WICKED SMART GOLF Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available) 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) 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…","meta_description":">> Dial in your wedge matrix (FREE 10-page guide) >> Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast : Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crus…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2108,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wicked-smart-golf-5090044/episodes/509-june-recap-8-tournament-days-8-lessons-for-lower-scores/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wicked-smart-golf-5090044/509-june-recap-8-tournament-days-8-lessons-for-lower-scores.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}