John Novosel Jr. - How A Tour Tempo Can Transform Your Game (Flashback Friday)
Release Date: 08/15/2025
427: 23 Lessons to Play Better Without Swing Changes (Pt 2/2)
Wicked Smart Golf
: 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%). Listen to part one if you haven't to get my 12-day golf bender recap and start of the tips to play better without swing changes. In this episode, you will learn: How to use your senses to stay present. How a digital detox can help you stay focused. Why you should "activate" your body before the round. The importance of having a peak performance checklist. The power of talking out your shots (and not caring about the opinion of other...
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426: 23 Lessons to Play Better Without Swing Changes (Pt 1/2)
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: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) >> Today, I recap my 12-day golf bender in Oregon (spoiler alert, I had one of my best tournaments ever) and a ton of lessons along the way to help your game. When you listen to part one, you will learn: The power of gratitude under pressure. Why you should stop whining to play better. How to use wide and narrow focus during the round. Why you need to learn how to pump yourself up (and calm yourself down) during the round. The 10-2 "tension trick" from GYRA Golf that helped me...
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425: Karl Morris - Mindset Lessons from Golf’s Top Performance Coach
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>>: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment). Today’s guest is one of the world’s leading performance coaches, Karl Morris. Based in the UK, Karl has worked with over 100 professional golfers, including major champions like Lee Westwood, Darren Clarke, and Graeme McDowell. He’s the creator of the popular Mind Caddie app, host of the Mind Caddie Podcast, and author of the acclaimed Lost Art of Golf book series, which has transformed how golfers think about the game. Karl’s mission is simple but powerful:...
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424: 10 Lessons from Last Month to Go Wicked Low (Aug Recap)
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Get : The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). August is over and want to make sure you don't miss any of the epic content from our guests. I'll also share my USGA mid-am recap as well. When you listen, you will learn: Why Bryce Cope stresses fundamentals as a +5 handicap (and his surprising take on thinking about the swing during the round). How fitness icon Gregg Avedon recommends golfers training to add strength. Why Jeremy James suggests full body training and his tips on mobility to activate your body. How to improve...
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Lou Stagner - Track Stats, Manage Expectations and Add Speed (Flashback Friday)
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>>: The easiest way to track and analyze your stats (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10% on sensors or grips). Lou Stagner aka the "Golf Stat Pro" is a performance coach, podcast host, and data analyst that can help you make better decisions on the course. He has more than 150,000 followers on Twitter and one of the best guys to follow to learn how stats can transform your game. I've been following him for years and was excited about this interview because tracking your stats can make a huge impact in your game. Stat tracking is something I discussed in-depth in my book and...
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423: Derek Belch - Lessons on Winning in Golf, Life, and Business
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>> Get : The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). Derek Blech is a former Stanford kicker turned entrepreneur, best known as the founder and CEO of STRIVR, a groundbreaking virtual reality company that’s worked with NFL teams, Fortune 500 companies, and even the Department of Defense. Now he’s combining his passion for business and golf with his new podcast, Golfing CEO, where he sits down with leaders to explore the lessons the game teaches about performance, leadership, and life. In this conversation, we’ll dive into ...
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422: Master Stat Tracking (Best Apps, Common Mistakes, and Benefits)
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>> Get the to track 50 rounds of golf. >>: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%). >>: The easiest way to track and analyze your stats (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10% on sensors or grips). Are you guessing about your golf game… or are you actually tracking it? I'll breakdown down why stat tracking is the secret weapon for every golfer who wants to shoot lower scores. You’ll learn, The biggest mistakes players make when tracking stats Which numbers actually matter in your quest for lower scores The...
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421: Dr. Jeremy James: Build Strength, Avoid Injuries and Play Golf Forever
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>>: 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%). Today’s guest is Dr. Jeremy James — a leading authority in golf fitness, injury prevention, and spinal health. He’s the founder of GolfForever, a digital training system trusted by thousands of golfers worldwide, and the co-author of the bestselling book The Younger Next Year Back Book. Dr. James has spent his career helping golfers eliminate pain, build strength, and play the game for life — and today, he’s here to share how you...
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420: STOP Panicking in the Sand - How to Build Bunker Belief
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>>Get the: 75+ Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro. Struggling with bunker shots? You’re not alone. For many golfers, the sand is where confidence disappears and big numbers creep onto the scorecard. But the truth is, bunkers don’t have to be scary—they can actually be one of the easiest shots in golf when you know how to simplify and trust your process. In this episode, you will learn: Why bunker fear is usually mental—not mechanical How to shift from panic to confidence in the sand The three factors every smart golfer should...
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John Novosel Jr. - How A Tour Tempo Can Transform Your Game (Flashback Friday)
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>>: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) John Novosel Jr. is today’s guest and one of my favorite interviews as we cover all things tempo. He’s the co-creator of Tour Tempo, author of Tour Tempo Force, and has given thousands of lessons to players of all skill levels - from beginners all the way to major champions. Not to mention, he’s a great player himself and has competed in long drive championships, including his longest drive of 402 yards (with 130mph clubhead speed). If you haven’t read my book, yet, I...
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John Novosel Jr. is today’s guest and one of my favorite interviews as we cover all things tempo.
He’s the co-creator of Tour Tempo, author of Tour Tempo Force, and has given thousands of lessons to players of all skill levels - from beginners all the way to major champions.
Not to mention, he’s a great player himself and has competed in long drive championships, including his longest drive of 402 yards (with 130mph clubhead speed).
If you haven’t read my book, Wicked Smart Golf yet, I talk abut tempo for a whole chapter and reference the importance of developing a “Tour Tempo.”
Why? Because it can transform your swing with one bucket of balls. The Tour Tempo app is one of the best golf apps and without question the best $25 investment you can make in your swing.
When you listen to this interview, you will learn:
- What is the “perfect tempo.”
- Why most golfer swing the club too slow.
- The secret timing of 97 of the last 100 major winners.
- How a faster tempo can create a smoother transition.
- How short game tempo differs from long game tempo.
- John’s impressive long drive history where he bombed on more than 400 yards.
- More about the Tour Tempo app and how you can use it for all parts of your game.
And a lot more. If you haven’t yet, download the Tour Tempo app to instantly improve your timing and hit it longer than you thought possible (without any mechanical swing changes).
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