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Today’s guest is one of the top performance coaches in the world and someone I’ve looked up to for years — Dr. Michael Lardon. He’s a world-renowned sports psychiatrist who’s worked with elite performers across multiple disciplines, including Olympic athletes, Fortune 500 CEOs, and of course, some of the best golfers on the planet. His past clients include Phil Mickelson, David Duval, Lee Janzen, and Hunter Mahan, just to name a few.

Dr. Lardon is also the bestselling author of two powerful books: Mastering Golf’s Mental Game and Finding Your Zone. His work has had a massive influence on how I teach pre-shot routines and helped my own game as well. His system for performance under pressure, managing thoughts, and building a consistent mindset is one every competitive golfer should know.

When you listen to this episode, you will learn:

• About his Q-school caddying experiences.
• Why you need a mental scorecard every round.
• What you can do to "think like the pros" for lower scores.
• What is the zone and how to access the zone more often.
• The importance of pre-shot routines for better performance under pressure.
• What he's learned working with top athletes in the world that you can apply to your game.

And a lot more mindset hacks for better performance.

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Habits make or break success (in golf and life).

If you want to achieve your goals this year, you must avoid bad habits that most golfers have. When you listen to this episode, you will learn:

• How to pre-shot like a pro.
• Why you must have an optimistic mindset.
• How a distance chart can 10X your confidence.
• The importance of tracking stats to getting more insights into your game.

And a lot more easy golf tips to help your mindset + game.

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In this April recap, you'll get the best content from the month to help you play better without swing changes. When you listen, you will learn:

• Why score goals kill rounds.
• How to prepare for tournaments.
• The secret reason for tracking stats.
• The importance of mindset work for lower scores.
• My practice plan + the easiest way to practice like a pro and not waste time at the range.

And a lot more.

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Before this interview with John Weir take your FREE Mental Golf Type Assessment now (it'll make the episode even better).

John Weir is back for his 4th time on the show. He is one of the top names in the mental golf world and has real-world experience as a caddy on the PGA and Korn Ferry Tour.

He is also the creator of the Mental Golf Type® program and author of Golfer’s Guide to Mental Fitness.

When you listen, you will learn:

• How score goals sabotage rounds.
• The biggest mental mistakes holding you back.
• Why you need a growth mindset to play your best golf ever.
• Why self-talk and body language work together to change your beliefs and confidence.
• The three words you should NEVER say on the golf course (and a quick mental reset if you do say them).
• What to do if you're riding in a cart and don't have much time to react after a bad shot.

Make sure to check out episode #62, #119 or #216 to learn more about Mental Golf Type for your "mental fitting" so you can shoot lower scores.

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I’m excited to welcome Sean Ogle, the founder of BreakingEighty.com, one of the most trusted and influential golf gear and travel websites on the internet.

What started as a simple quest to break 80 turned into a massive online platform where Sean reviews everything from golf courses to rangefinders, training aids, and more. His honest, in-depth reviews have helped hundreds of thousands of golfers make smarter buying decisions—and play better golf because of it.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How Breaking Eighty was born and what fueled Sean’s journey

• His journey to play the top 100 golf courses.

• His favorite golf gear of 2025 (and what’s overhyped)

• The secret benefit to tracking your stats with Arccos Golf

And a lot more. If you’re into golf equipment, strategy, or want to create your own dream golf life—this one’s for you. Follow Sean on Instagram and subscribe on YouTube.

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Golf is hard and in this episode I share the ins and outs of what could've been the lowest round of my life to help you avoid the same mental pitfalls.

When you listen to this episode, you will learn:

• Why you must stay present to go low
• The "Rory reframe" to help you flip your mindset switch.
• The importance of guided visualization to achieve your goals.
• How a bad warmup doesn't guarantee a bad round (unless you let it)

And a lot more lessons from my recent one-day men's club event to help you play better (without swing changes).

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>>Develop your Pre-Shot Routine to play better under pressure.

Mike Booker (author of the Tournament Golfers Playbook) is back on Wicked Smart Golf for part three to share more about getting the most out of your game in competition. He's not only an author of one of my favorite mental golf books, but also a very successful golfer himself.

As mentioned on his website, "Mike Booker is well known in Texas amateur golf and beyond. He has won a record number of Texas Golf Association events and multiple Texas Player of the Year distinctions. In 2019, he was inducted into the Texas Golf Hall of Fame, joining the likes of Jackie Burke and Ben Hogan."

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why you should skip setting score goals.
• The importance of pre-round prep to build confidence.
• Process orientation vs. results orientation to stay present.
• Why you must not abandon your pre-shot routine (even if you're playing poorly).
• How a post round debrief can help your mindset and game heading into multi-day events.

Ready to play better in tournaments? Make sure to download my Tournament Golf Checklist so you can prepare like a pro.

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Grab my pre-shot routine checklist (100% FREE).

Submit your questions for Scott Fawcett's upcoming interview later this month here (or email me, michael@wickedsmartgolf.com)

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The Masters is over and Rory got the win (barely). I'm stoked to see him persevere and his emotions on the final hole said it all. Even if you aren't playing in the Masters, you can learn from the best golfers in the world.

In this Wicked Smart Golf recap, you'll learn 10 easy tips to play better without swing changes, including:

• Why you must play your game.
• The importance of never giving up.
• How the 10% rule can help you improve your lag putting.
• The art of the bounceback after Nick Dunlap went 90-71.

And a lot more.

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DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%).

WHYGOLF Training Aids: The best training aids to help your practice sessions (use code WICKEDSMART to save 15%).

Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%)

Wicked Smart Golf Academy: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.

Also, don’t forget to connect on social media:

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