{"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":"511: Wicked Smart Game Plan - Mason's Guide from 9.7 to Scratch Golf","slug":"511-wicked-smart-game-plan-mason-s-guide-from-9-7-to-scratch-golf","published_at":"2026-07-14T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wicked-smart-golf-5090044/511-wicked-smart-game-plan-mason-s-guide-from-9-7-to-scratch-golf","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wicked-smart-golf-5090044","url":"https://e93a96de-987c-4016-a9cf-aa64725ac3b8.libsyn.com/511-mason-n","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/e93a96de-987c-4016-a9cf-aa64725ac3b8/Mason_N_Gameplan__.mp3?dest-id=3298364","summary":">> 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) >> Download my FREE guide to add 10+ yards in 60 days This \"Wicked Smart Golf Game Plan\" episode features Mason, a 31-year-old golfer from the Salt Lake Valley who has been playing for nearly 20 years. These game plan episodes are designed to provide listeners with background on a golfer's current status to help them develop a tailored plan for improvement. Mason, who currently holds a 9.7 handicap, aims to drop to a 3 or 4 handicap within the next 12 months, with an ultimate long-term goal of becoming a scratch golfer. Distance as a Weapon: Mason already possesses significant distance, averaging a 295–300 yard carry with his driver, which the host notes is a major advantage for reaching a scratch-level handicap. Wedge Matrix Training: To improve approach shots from 50–100 yards, the host recommends Mason build a \"wedge matrix\" by practicing and recording three specific distances (full swing, three-quarter knockdown, and two-third rib cage height) for each of his wedges. Mental Routine Shift: The host advises Mason to stop taking practice swings next to the ball for full-swing shots, suggesting he instead perform rehearsal swings behind the ball to separate \"thinking\" from \"playing\" and improve confidence. Data-Driven Practice: Mason is encouraged to use his Arccos sensors to track statistics, which will help identify his \"big three\" weaknesses and allow him to create a focused, weekly practice plan rather than just hitting a bucket of balls. Purposeful Putting Sessions: For more effective practice at lunch, Mason should move beyond just \"hitting balls\" and instead use drills involving a metronome for tempo and a putting…","meta_description":">> 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) >>…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3087,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wicked-smart-golf-5090044/episodes/511-wicked-smart-game-plan-mason-s-guide-from-9-7-to-scratch-golf/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-5090044/511-wicked-smart-game-plan-mason-s-guide-from-9-7-to-scratch-golf.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}