Wicked Smart Golf

About Wicked Smart Golf

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 2 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.

Publisher

Michael Leonard

Category

sports · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Mar 2022

Latest episode

5 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

344 of 712 episodes have a transcript.

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   5 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT

   543: Robbie Filmore - Simple Strategies to Stop 3-Putting From an Elite Putting Coach

   Elite putting coach Robbie Filmore shares simple strategies to stop three-putting, revealing how setup and tempo control distance and direction.

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   3 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT

   542: Steal These Proven Golf Strategies to Shoot Lower Scores

   Host Michael shares proven golf strategies from expert guests and personal experience to help listeners practice smarter and shoot lower scores.

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   30 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Mark Immelman: The Power of Gratitude, Purposeful Practice, & The Right Coach

   Host Michael Breed interviews golf legend Mark Immelman about gratitude, purposeful practice, and finding the right coach to elevate your game.

Inside a recent episode

543: Robbie Filmore - Simple Strategies to Stop 3-Putting From an Elite Putting Coach

Published 5 Nov 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And when you have made up your mind that that's my line and that's my speed, the more time you spend, the less effective you're going to be as a putter. So are you talking about then not only the green reading process and over the ball or is it just more over the ball that you see people too slow? […]

Who has been a guest on Wicked Smart Golf

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Robbie Filmore
• Mark Immelman
• Mike Carroll
• Skip Kendall
• Clint

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

1,767,089

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

144 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

92 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 93 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

93

Social presence

97

YouTube

93

Engagement

93

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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