394: Dr. Michael Lardon - Learn How to Unlock Peak Performance
Release Date: 05/08/2025
401: Jason Baile - Learn From The #1 PGA Coach of 2025
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>> >>. Today’s guest is one of the most respected minds in the game—Jason Baile, the Director of Instruction at the prestigious Jupiter Hills Club in Florida. Jason was named the 2025 PGA National Teacher and Coach of the Year, is ranked among the Top 50 Teachers by Golf Digest, and a Top 100 Coach by Golf.com. He’s worked with elite players like Darren Clarke, Lucas Glover, and many more.In this episode, Jason shares his journey to becoming a top-rated coach and breaks down: Why you need to find your golf superpower. His personal advice to help me chase down a +5...
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400: May Recap - 10 Lessons for Lower Scores + Epic Giveaway
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>> >> >>! Today is a fun recap of the best content from guests and my game in May to help you play better golf without swing changes. In this episode, you will learn: The importance of locking in holes 16-18. Why repetition is the key to improving in tournaments. How a mental golf scorecard can help you manage your routine mid-round. About "anyway" shots and how they can save 3-5 shots per round (or more). WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products : The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). : The #1 speed trainer...
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399: Scott Fawcett - Short Game Secrets + The Mindset of Scoring (Pt. 2) & Recap
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: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Scott Fawcett returns to the show for his fourth (and best) appearance yet—and this one is packed with insights that can transform your game immediately. Known as the “Moneyball of Golf,” Scott is the creator of the system, a data-driven approach to course management that’s helped everyone from junior golfers to major champions like Bryson DeChambeau and Will Zalatoris. I recommend to all of my mental golf coaching students—and for good reason. It simplifies decision-making, builds confidence,...
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398: Scott Fawcett - Short Game Secrets + The Mindset of Scoring (Pt. 1)
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: 75+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro. : The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Scott Fawcett returns to the show for his fourth (and best) appearance yet—and this one is packed with insights that can transform your game immediately. Known as the “Moneyball of Golf,” Scott is the creator of the system, a data-driven approach to course management that’s helped everyone from junior golfers to major champions like Bryson DeChambeau and Will Zalatoris. I recommend to all of my mental golf coaching...
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397: Travis Zappia - Recapping US Open Pre-Qualifying Rounds
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>> Today's guest is Travis Zappia a good friend and plus handicap. We each caddied for each other in the US Open Qualifying (he played Phoenix CC, I played The Estancia Club). This was my best qualifier and learned a ton that I know will help your mental game. Whether you play tournaments or not, this episode will help you master your game! In this episode you will learn: Why you must fight until the finish. The power of expectation management. Why you should enter into a big "scary" event. The importance of pre and post round routines to learn from everything. ...
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REPLAY: Charlie Beljan - Think Like a PGA Tour Winner + 10 Lesson Recap
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Charlie Beljan is a pro golfer born in Mesa, Arizona who went on to win the 2002 US Junior Amateur. He also won the 2006 Arizona Amateur before playing college golf at the University of New Mexico. After graduating Charlie turned pro in 2007 and played on the Gateway Tour from 2008-2011. He won seven times and led the money list in 2009. He earned his PGA Tour card in 2012 and went on to win the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Classic. In this episode, you will learn: His crazy US Open story How to finish the round strong How to bounce back after a blowup hole His approach shot...
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396: Dr. Nik Neal - Becoming a Top 1% Amateur Golfer
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Today’s guest is Dr. Nik Neal, the founder of — a unique fitness system designed specifically for golfers who want to play better, swing faster, and shoot lower scores. Nik is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a competitive elite amateur golfer, and one of the most respected voices in golf-specific fitness. He’s worked with golfers of all levels to help them move better, gain distance, and stay injury-free for the long haul. What makes Nik’s approach so effective is that he lives it himself. Not only has he created a system to help others, but he’s used it to transform his own game...
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395: How I Shot 68-71-75 for 2nd Place at PHX City
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: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Get : The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) Today is a special episode as I break down one of my best tournaments ever (and best multi-day finish in Arizona). Whether you're a 5, 15 or 25 handicap, you will learn a ton from the episode, including: The mindset to going low. How to reframe past year failure. My stats each day to help you reset expectations. The importance of hitting it longer off the tee and how to get started. How to...
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394: Dr. Michael Lardon - Learn How to Unlock Peak Performance
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Get : The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Today’s guest is one of the top performance coaches in the world and someone I’ve looked up to for years — Dr. Michael Lardon. He’s a world-renowned sports psychiatrist who’s worked with elite performers across multiple disciplines, including Olympic athletes, Fortune 500 CEOs, and of course, some of the best golfers on the planet. His past clients include Phil Mickelson, David Duval, Lee Janzen, and Hunter Mahan, just to name a few. Dr. Lardon is also the bestselling author of two powerful...
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393: 7 Deadly Habits of BAD Golfers You Must Avoid
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Get : The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) Habits make or break success (in golf and life). If you want to achieve your goals this year, you must avoid bad habits that most golfers have. When you listen to this episode, you will learn: How to pre-shot like a pro. Why you must have an optimistic mindset. How a distance chart can 10X your confidence. The importance of tracking stats to getting more insights into your game. And a lot more easy golf tips to help your mindset + game. WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products :...
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Today’s guest is one of the top performance coaches in the world and someone I’ve looked up to for years — Dr. Michael Lardon. He’s a world-renowned sports psychiatrist who’s worked with elite performers across multiple disciplines, including Olympic athletes, Fortune 500 CEOs, and of course, some of the best golfers on the planet. His past clients include Phil Mickelson, David Duval, Lee Janzen, and Hunter Mahan, just to name a few.
Dr. Lardon is also the bestselling author of two powerful books: Mastering Golf’s Mental Game and Finding Your Zone. His work has had a massive influence on how I teach pre-shot routines and helped my own game as well. His system for performance under pressure, managing thoughts, and building a consistent mindset is one every competitive golfer should know.
When you listen to this episode, you will learn:
- About his Q-school caddying experiences.
- Why you need a mental scorecard every round.
- What you can do to "think like the pros" for lower scores.
- What is the zone and how to access the zone more often.
- The importance of pre-shot routines for better performance under pressure.
- What he's learned working with top athletes in the world that you can apply to your game.
And a lot more mindset hacks for better performance.
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Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 50+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.
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