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Episode #404: 7 US Open Lessons to Lower Your Handicap

The 2025 US Open was fantastic, love to see the underdog story and the course was brutal. But even if you aren't a pro, you can learn SO much from the best players in the world. 

In this episode, I'll share seven key takeaways to help you score better (without swing changes), including:

  • The optimistic mindset
  • Why you should stop rushing putts
  • The bogey or better mindset to avoid blowup holes
  • Why patience is so key when you're playing brutal conditions 

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Michael Leonard

Mental Golf Coach

Michael Leonard is a golf writer, author, host of Wicked Smart Golf, and avid amateur golfer. He quit his corporate job in 2017 to go all in on golf and now has one mission - help you play better without making swing changes.

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