Episodes

  • 389: Mike Booker - Avoid These 7 Tournament Golf Mistakes
    Apr 17 2025

    >>Learn to Practice Like a Pro with custom practice plans.

    >>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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    55 mins
  • 388: Masters Recap - Lessons from the Legendary Tournament
    Apr 15 2025

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

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    23 mins
  • 387: 5 Powerful Mental Golf Tips + How I Overcame Anger
    Apr 10 2025

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    Today I'm recapping my epic interview with Debbie O'Connell and sharing more about my experience working with her in Timeline Therapy.

    • How to recap your rounds.
    • The power of morning routines for a better mindset.
    • The importance of awareness and getting to know yourself.
    • Why you need a "Ringer Round" scorecard to visualize success on the course.
    • How TimeLine Therapy can help you overcome hold beliefs holding you back in golf and life.

    Learn more about Debbie's programs, trips, and working together on her website.

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    Mental Golf Type: The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%).

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

    Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 50+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.

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    34 mins
  • 386: Debbie O'Connell - Build Unshakeable Confidence in Golf & Life
    Apr 8 2025

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    Today’s guest is someone who lives and breathes positivity—on and off the golf course. I’m thrilled to welcome Debbie O’Connell, the founder of Golf Positive, to the show.

    Debbie is a PGA professional, speaker, author, and one of the most inspiring voices in the world of golf. She’s dedicated her career to helping players build confidence, develop a winning mindset, and bring more joy into the game. Her approach is rooted in the belief that your attitude can be your greatest asset—not just in golf, but in life.

    She’s been named LPGA National Professional of the Year, featured in Golf Digest’s Top 50 Women Teachers, and runs powerful coaching programs, retreats, and trainings for golfers of all levels.

    When you listen to this episode, you will learn:

    • Step one in changing your mindset fast.
    • Why your brain loves and needs routines.
    • Easy mindset hacks to master your mental game.
    • How to shift beliefs by reprogramming your subconscious.
    • How Timeline Therapy can help you break past limiting beliefs.

    Learn more about Debbie's programs, trips, and working together on her website.

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    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 10%)

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

    Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 50+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.

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

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • 385: 7 Game-Changing Lessons from March’s Top Golf Minds
    Apr 3 2025

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    March was epic and want to highlight the biggest lessons in case you missed any of these epic interviews.

    • Guest recaps
      • Travis Key: Hydrate for better golf and workout to hit bombs!
      • James Berry: Discipline — practicing when no one is holding you accountable is how you'll improve.
      • Justin Kraft: Blend various types of practice together to mix it up and stay mentally engaged.
      • Brittany Fan: Practice more often, keep yourself laughing to stay relaxed under pressure, and grind through the bad times.

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

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

    Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 50+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.

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

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    24 mins
  • 384: 70-77-75 - A Deep Dive into My Strokes Gained and Strategy
    Apr 1 2025

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    March Madness for Wicked Smart Golf has come to a close and want to share my lessons from a recent tournament. The AGA Championship at Aguila was filled with lots of wins and a few key learning moments. I shot 70, 77, and 75 to make the cut, but not good enough to finish in the top 20 (always a goal for our "majors" in Arizona).

    When you listen to this episode, you will learn:

    • The importance of the six three's mindset.
    • Why you should lean in when you're playing well.
    • How to manage your mind and expectations during the round.
    • Why it's so crucial to think about pin location and carry distance in your pre-shot routine.

    And a lot more tips. Whether you play in tournaments or not, you'll have tons of strategies to shoot lower scores without swing changes.

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    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 10%)

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

    Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 50+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.

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

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    38 mins
  • The Practice Formula: How to Practice Like a Pro With 50+ Plans
    Mar 31 2025

    >>Join the Practice Formula now for 50+ printable plans and a 90-minute practice masterclass.

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    Want to finally practice with purpose and actually see results on the golf course?

    In this episode, I break down the Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula—a proven system built to help you train smarter, lower your scores, and stop wasting time at the range. Whether you have 30 minutes or a full 90-minute session, this formula gives you structured, easy-to-follow plans for every area of your game: full swing, wedges, short game, putting, and even mental game practice.

    I’ll also walk you through the 5 types of practice, the biggest mistakes most golfers make, and how to tailor your practice sessions based on the season and your specific goals.

    If you’re tired of hitting buckets without getting better, this episode will give you the blueprint to start improving fast.

    >>Join the Practice Formula now for 50+ printable plans and a 90-minute practice masterclass.

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    2 mins
  • 383: Justin Kraft - 7 Practice Mistakes Killing Your Scores
    Mar 27 2025

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    Justin Kraft (@kraftygolf on IG) is back for part two. he has been coaching for over six years and has given over 7,000 in-person & online lessons and work with golfers of all skill levels.

    Justin played in college, is the Director of Instructor at Spring Hill GC in MN, rated Best Golf Teacher by Golf Digest, and also TPI Certified.

    When you listen to this episode, you will learn:

    • Why you should blend block and variable practice.
    • The importance of practicing without feedback.
    • How not checking alignment can kill your fundamentals.
    • Why you should stop just doing block practice and how to incorporate others.

    And a lot more practice tips. Make sure to follow Justin on Instagram and reach out if you're in MN to check out his new indoor practice facility, Krafty Golf Studios.

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

    Mental Golf Type: The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%).

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

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    50 mins
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