
Michael Leonard
Welcome to Wicked Smart Golf, the go-to podcast for golfers who want to shoot lower scores and play their best without changing their swing. Hosted by Michael Leonard, a +2 handicap golfer, best-selling author, and founder of Wicked Smart Golf, this show has helped golfers around the world play smarter, more consistent golf with over 1 million downloads and counting. Michael has written over 4 million words on golf, authored four books, and built one of the fastest-growing platforms in the game, all focused on one mission: help you lower your scores without obsessing over your swing. Because the truth is, your swing will never be perfect. But you don't need a perfect swing to break 80, shoot in the 70s, or play the best golf of your life. In this podcast, you'll learn how to master the mental game, play smarter on the course, practice with purpose, and simplify your short game and putting for lower scores. Each episode is designed to give you practical strategies you can actually use, whether you're a beginner or an experienced player trying to reach the next level. You'll also hear from some of the best minds in golf, including top coaches, elite players, sports psychologists, and best-selling authors, sharing insights to help you improve faster and perform under pressure. If you're serious about playing more consistent golf and finally reaching your potential, this podcast is for you. For even more, check out the Wicked Smart Golf book series on Amazon and Audible, where you'll find step-by-step systems to improve every part of your game.
Wicked Smart Golf is a golf podcast hosted by Michael Leonard. The catalog spans 463 episodes with the latest published 4 days ago. Recent episodes include 492: Debbie O'Connell - Stop Sabotaging Your Scores (Mental Secrets), 491: 10 Short Game Mistakes You Must Avoid (& Save 3-5 Shots), and Dr. Luke Benoit - The Science of Swing Changes & Gaining Speed (Flashback Friday). Spot Sports tracks every new Wicked Smart Golf episode the moment it publishes, so you never need to refresh your podcast app to catch the next golf conversation. Pair this show with the live golf hub on Spot Sports for scores, schedules, highlight clips, and answer-grade guides on how to legally watch every game without overpaying for cable tiers you do not need. Every Spot Sports profile, from podcasts and channels to athletes, teams, and live events, ties back to the rest of the feed. Save this show to your follow list to unlock personalized daily briefings, push notifications when a new episode drops, and curated related shows that match the topics this podcast covers most often.
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May 7, 2026 • 59 min
492: Debbie O'Connell - Stop Sabotaging Your Scores (Mental Secrets)
May 5, 2026 • 23 min
491: 10 Short Game Mistakes You Must Avoid (& Save 3-5 Shots)
April 30, 2026 • 1 hr 0 min
490: Pete Holman - Become a "Golf Ninja" With Better Mobility, Strength, & Balance
April 28, 2026 • 18 min
489: How a KFT Player Helped Me Understand Stats (5 Lessons)
April 23, 2026 • 1 hr 4 min
488: Chris Petefish – Lessons From a Top 300 Golfer to Play Your Best Golf
April 21, 2026 • 19 min
487: Steal Dr. Bob Rotella's Putting Secrets To Stop 3-Putting
April 17, 2026 • 1 hr 8 min
Debbie O'Connell - Build Unshakeable Confidence in Golf & Life (Flashback Friday)
April 16, 2026 • 56 min
486: Mark Broadie - Use Data to Actually Lower Your Handicap (Strokes Gained 101)
April 14, 2026 • 21 min