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In this episode of Wicked Smart Golf, I'm joined by professional golfer Chris Petefish, who's climbed inside the top 300 in the world and knows firsthand how tough the journey really is.

We dive into his path from being a top high school recruit to playing at Georgia Tech, then grinding it out on mini tours and the Korn Ferry Tour. Chris shares what it's really like chasing status, including coming up short by a single shot multiple times and battling through injuries at the worst possible moments.

This is a great episode on what it actually takes to make it in professional golf—mentally, physically, and strategically.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

• The reality of Q-School and why it's one of the toughest environments in golf
• How Chris shifted from relying on talent to using stats, data, and strategy
• The importance of mental game training (meditation, routines, and staying present)
• Why strokes gained and tracking stats can completely change your expectations
• Course management lessons—stop forcing birdies and start eliminating mistakes

Make sure to connect with Chris on different platforms and learn more about working together:

• Website
• FREE Skool account
• Follow him on Instagram

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Ready to play better without swing changes? Start by mastering the third pillar of wicked smart golf - putting! Learn 10 proven tips from the GOAT of sports psychology, Dr. Bob Rotella.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The "green light" mentality
• How to commit to your putts
• Why you need to find a putter you love
• How targets can help your mind on every putt
• That mechanics don't matter nearly as much as you think

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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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Mark Broadie is one of the most influential voices in modern golf. As the creator of Strokes Gained and a professor at Columbia Business School, his work has completely changed how players—from amateurs to PGA Tour pros—analyze and improve their game.

His research has helped shift the focus from guesswork to data, giving golfers a clear, proven way to actually lower their scores.

In this episode, we cover:

• How distance is your scoring potential
• Why traditional stats don't tell the real picture
• The importance of greens in regulation (GIRs)
• How to use data to actually lower your handicap
• What Strokes Gained is (and why it matters for your game)
• How to improve your putting performance (both lag putts and short putts)

And more powerful lessons to help you this season.

Make sure to check out his book, Every Shot Counts on Amazon and check out his app, GolfMetrics to track your stats.

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The 2026 Masters was awesome (as the event is every year) with tons of lessons to help your game too. In this episode, you will learn:

• The scoring impact of laying up on short par 4s
• Two things pro golfers focus on to keep energy up
• Why accuracy off the tee doesn't matter as much as you think
• How a short game routine can help with mid-round momentum
• How labeling yourself a "short hitter" can kill your scoring potential this season

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Today's guest is Gary Christian, a former PGA Tour player, broadcaster, and one of the most inspiring player-coaches in the game. In this episode we tap into professional golf secrets that you can adopt ASAP, including:

• Easy wedge practice tips
• How a free app can help your putting tempo
• Why more golfers need to practice green reading
• The power of visualization to improve your mental game
• The importance of being aware on and off the course to control the controllables

And more PGA Tour secrets from Gary and others that can help you play wicked smart golf.

Make sure to follow Gary on Instagram and check out his website to learn more about working together.

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Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever: The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15%).

Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment).

Speed Train with HiiTs Driver: Developed by 3X WLD Champion, Fast Eddie, this hittable driver will help you add distance while hitting balls (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10%).

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Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 100 Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.

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Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible.

Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible.

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

Follow on TikTok

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Subscribe on YouTube

>>Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy to lower your handicap 20% or more (without swing changes). Legacy rates end on 9/12th at midnight... monthly and annual memberships available

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Today is all about improving your mental game using proven lessons from the 2025 Masters Champion, Rory Mcilroy. His new Amazon documentary is inspiring but also wildly insightful.

In this episode, you will learn:

• About the power of optimism
• Why success isn't a solo journey
• The importance of playing like your personality
• Different ways to train your mental game off the course
• How to change your psychology by changing your physiology

And a lot more mental golf tips.

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Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever: The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15%).

Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment).

Speed Train with HiiTs Driver: Developed by 3X WLD Champion, Fast Eddie, this hittable driver will help you add distance while hitting balls (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10%).

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Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 100 Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.

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Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible.

Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible.

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Today's guest is Jeff Troesch, one of the top mental golf coaches in the game. Jeff has worked with players at every level—from elite amateurs to professionals—helping them manage pressure, build confidence, and perform when it matters most.

In this episode you will learn:

• Why language matters to playing better golf.
• How to individualize your mental game for lower scores.
• The dimmer switch metaphor to increase intensity as needed.
• How a post shot learning routine can help you avoid blow up holes.

And more tips to improve your mental game.

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Speed Train with HiiTs Driver: Developed by 3X WLD Champion, Fast Eddie, this hittable driver will help you add distance while hitting balls (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10%).

Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever: The best way to work on your golf fitness at home or the gym, with easy to follow plans & app (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 15%).

Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment).

Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 100 Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.

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Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible.

Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible.

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

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram

Subscribe on YouTube