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>>Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 75+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.

Dr. Joseph Parent - the author behind Zen Golf (one of the best-selling golf books of all time, more than 1M copies sold) is back on the show.

Dr. Parent first appeared in episode #222 to talk about the mental game but today we're covering putting. He'll share some of his biggest mental tips to help you have more confidence on the greens with the principles from Zen Putting.

When you listen to this full interview with Dr. Parent, you will learn:

• How to redefine "making putts."
• How to get out of a putting slump fast.
• What to do if you ever have the putting yips.
• How to develop a quick post-shot putting routine.
• The difference in reading putts on uphill vs. downhill ones.
• The most common mental mistakes most players make on the greens.

And a lot more.

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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%).

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

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

Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 75+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.

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

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram

Subscribe on YouTube

Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf on Amazon or Audible (ideal for beginner to intermediate golfers who want 111 ways to play better without swing changes.

Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon or Audible (perfect for golfers looking to break 80 consistently).

Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf III on Amazon or Audible (best for players wanting to dominate competitive events).

>>Get HackMotion: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20% on your investment) through November 2025.

>>Email me about MENTAL GOLF COACHING: michael@wickedsmartgolf.com

James Berry is a former professional golfer, performance coach, and author of The College Golfer. Drawing from years of competing at an elite level and guiding top players, James breaks down what truly separates great golfers from the pack.

In this episode, we explore the habits, mindset, and training principles that fuel consistent performance — including how to practice with purpose, manage pressure, and build the confidence to compete at your best.

When you listen to this interview, you will learn:

• The power of your self-image
• Why you need to develop discipline
• How to simulate driving pressure practice at the range
• Habits of the professional golfers he works with that you can steal

Follow James Berry on Instagram and check out his website.

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

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

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%).

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

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

Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 75+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.

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

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram

Subscribe on YouTube

Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf on Amazon or Audible (ideal for beginner to intermediate golfers who want 111 ways to play better without swing changes.

Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon or Audible (perfect for golfers looking to break 80 consistently).

Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf III on Amazon or Audible (best for players wanting to dominate competitive events).

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Want to lower your scores without changing your swing? In this solo episode I break down 9 proven strategies from my blog post to help you play smarter golf. We’ll cover everything from routines and shot shape to course-management tools and mental habits. Whether you're chasing your first 80 or trying to break 70, these actionable tips will help you think your way around the course and start scoring more consistently.

By the end of this episode you’ll be able to:

• Create a pre-shot routine that builds clarity and confidence.

• Stick to one reliable shot shape and avoid swing chaos under pressure.

• Train your mind off-the-course so your game holds up on the back nine.

• Know when driver is your friend (yes, really) and when laying up is just defeat.

• Track meaningful stats and build habits that lower your handicap.

And a lot more wicked smart wisdom.

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

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

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%).

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

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

Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 75+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.

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

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram

Subscribe on YouTube

Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf on Amazon or Audible (ideal for beginner to intermediate golfers who want 111 ways to play better without swing changes.

Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon or Audible (perfect for golfers looking to break 80 consistently).

Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf III on Amazon or Audible (best for players wanting to dominate competitive events).

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

Leo has an incredible playing and coaching background — he was a member of the Venezuelan National Team, a three-time Florida Cup Team member, and was named a 2019 Rolex Junior All-American (Honorable Mention), reaching 20th in the Rolex Golf Rankings. He also captured the 2021 USGA Four-Ball Championship before turning professional.

Now, as a performance coach, Leo blends his experience as a player with modern movement science to help golfers play and feel their best. This episode is all about his wild ride in Q-school pre-qualfying.

💡 In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Leo's crazy Q-School journey — the grind, the lessons, and what it really takes to chase your dream.

• The exact steps to get through Q-School — from preparation and mindset to strategy and execution.

• How his elite amateur experience shaped his approach to professional golf.

• The connection between movement, performance, and consistency in tournament play.

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

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%).

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

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

Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 75+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.

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

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram

Subscribe on YouTube

Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf on Amazon or Audible (ideal for beginner to intermediate golfers who want 111 ways to play better without swing changes.

Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon or Audible (perfect for golfers looking to break 80 consistently).

Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf III on Amazon or Audible (best for players wanting to dominate competitive events).

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

If you want to shoot lower scores this season, it starts inside 125 yards. In this episode, Michael breaks down 7 essential wedge tips that will help you hit it closer, save more pars, and finally take advantage of your scoring clubs.

You’ll learn how to build confidence with your wedges, eliminate wasted shots, and turn your short game into a true weapon.

What You’ll Learn:

• Play the right wedges for your swing – not just what the pros use. Learn how bounce, grind, and loft affect every shot you hit.

• Ball position secrets (Charlie B method) – how a simple setup tweak can change your contact and spin.

• Why your weight should stay forward (60% or more) – the #1 key to crisp contact and consistency.

• Full swing vs. short game routine – how to simplify your process and build confidence on partial shots.

• Be okay with 20-footers – and why Tour pros miss more greens than you think. (We’ll share real stats that’ll change your expectations instantly.)

• The power of wedge practice – why spending more time inside 125 yards can lower your scores faster than swing changes ever will.

And a lot more.

WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products

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

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%).

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

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

Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 75+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.

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

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram

Subscribe on YouTube

Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf on Amazon or Audible (ideal for beginner to intermediate golfers who want 111 ways to play better without swing changes.

Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon or Audible (perfect for golfers looking to break 80 consistently).

Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf III on Amazon or Audible (best for players wanting to dominate competitive events).

>>Join DECADE Golf and get 20% off using the code "WICKEDSMART"

Alex Huang is the COO of DECADE Golf, the revolutionary course management system that's changing the way golfers approach the game.

Alex shares the inside story of how DECADE Golf went from a groundbreaking concept to an essential tool used by some of the best players in the world, including top PGA Tour pros and elite amateurs.

We dive deep into the strategies behind DECADE's success and why course management is often the missing link for golfers who want to shoot lower scores—without changing their swing.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The hidden danger of front pins.
• The principle of "Point A to Zone B."
• Why the pin is not a target point (ever).
• Why missing short is so bad (and how to avoid it).
• The biggest course management mistake that most amateurs make.

And a lot more. Make sure to follow Alex on Instagram and join DECADE Golf.

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

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%).

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

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

Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 75+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.

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

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram

Subscribe on YouTube

Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf on Amazon or Audible (ideal for beginner to intermediate golfers who want 111 ways to play better without swing changes.

Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon or Audible (perfect for golfers looking to break 80 consistently).

Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf III on Amazon or Audible (best for players wanting to dominate competitive events).

>>Join the 30-Day Wicked Smart Golf Speed Challenge (last day)

>>Get GolfForever 15% off with code WICKEDSMART

Golf fitness can feel overwhelming, especially with so much conflicting advice online. That's why I brought on Andrew Hannon — a Top 50 Golf Fitness Coach — to simplify it all. He's worked with countless amateurs to top LPGA + PGA pros, including U.S. Open winner, Wyndham Clark.

In this episode, we break down the essentials of golf-specific training so you know exactly what matters (and what doesn't).

You'll learn:

• The biggest mistakes golfers make in the gym.

• Why training like an athlete (not a bodybuilder) matters for your swing.

• Simple routines that fit into a busy schedule.

• How to build strength without losing mobility.

• Andrew's take on fads in the gym and diet routines

Make sure to follow Andrew on Instagram and DM to learn more about in-person & online coaching options.

WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products

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

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

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%).

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

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

Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 75+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.

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

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram

Subscribe on YouTube

Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf on Amazon or Audible (ideal for beginner to intermediate golfers who want 111 ways to play better without swing changes.

Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon or Audible (perfect for golfers looking to break 80 consistently).

Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf III on Amazon or Audible (best for players wanting to dominate competitive events).

>>Join the 30-Day Wicked Smart Golf Speed Challenge

Some episodes give you tips. This one gives you transformation.

I'll share the 10 questions that will change your mindset and game to use before, during, and after the round.

You'll learn:

• The 10 questions that reshape your golf philosophy.

• How pros and coaches use these questions for breakthroughs.

• Why changing the way you think changes the way you play.

• How to turn reflection into action steps.

And a lot more.

WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products

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

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

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%).

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

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

Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 75+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.

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

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram

Subscribe on YouTube

Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf on Amazon or Audible (ideal for beginner to intermediate golfers who want 111 ways to play better without swing changes.

Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf II on Amazon or Audible (perfect for golfers looking to break 80 consistently).

Read or listen to Wicked Smart Golf III on Amazon or Audible (best for players wanting to dominate competitive events).