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#93: [Inside the Mind] Michael Leonard: Training Your Mindset and The Blueprint for Tournament Golf
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Tournament golf will test every ounce of your discipline, patience, and emotional control—and Michael Leonard has lived it.
In this conversation, good friend and founder of Wicked Smart Golf, Michael Leonard, is back on the show to break down the real differences between the mental game and mindset training, the traits that separate consistent performers from the rest, and how to protect your energy when negativity surrounds you.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The key differences between the mental game of golf and true mindset training
- How to identify and eliminate self-talk that sabotages your performance
- Why protecting your energy is a prerequisite for tournament success
- The growth mindset traits every serious golfer must develop
- How to use your “dark side” and competitive drive as fuel for improvement
- Strategies for thriving in high-pressure, tournament conditions
- The #1 mistake golfers make when transitioning into competitive play
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More About Michael
Michael is the founder of Wicked Smart Golf, a brand and podcast dedicated to helping golfers shoot lower scores without overhauling their swings.
A competitive amateur with hundreds of tournament rounds under his belt, Michael has authored a trilogy of golf improvement books covering breaking 90, breaking 80, and mastering tournament play.
Through his writing, speaking, and coaching, he simplifies the mental game, sharpens course management skills, and teaches players how to build the mindset needed to perform under pressure—on and off the course.
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- September 11, 2025.
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- 49 min.
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