STOP Being Consistently Inconsistent
You don’t need a better swing. You need a better way to play the game: a step-by-step plan for the mental game, practice, putting, wedges, and course management... so you can stop shooting 82 one week and 94 the next
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Does this sound like your game?
You play 14 holes like a single-digit golfer. Then a drive finds the trees, you try the hero shot, and a 5 turns into an 8. The wheels come off, and one bad hole ruins the whole card.
One day your driver is working and your putter isn't. The next day you can't hit a green, but you're draining everything. You never seem to put it all together on the same day.
You hit it pure on the range. Then you get to the first tee, and your warm-up lies to you.
You've read the books. You've watched the videos. You know what you're supposed to do. You just don't do it when it counts.
- Your scores don't match your ability
- You've got four swing thoughts by the 5th hole
- Your best and worst rounds are 10+ shots apart
- You're doing the work, but it isn't showing up on the scorecard
- You have a routine, but it disappears when you're rushed, nervous or angry
If that's you, you're not alone. I've surveyed nearly 1,000 golfers and coached hundreds more one-on-one. The same words come up again and again: "consistently inconsistent."
And here's the good news: almost none of it is about your swing.
Your swing is NOT the problem. You just don't have a system (yet).
Most golfers lose strokes in clusters, not evenly. It’s the decision after the bad shot. The routine you skip when you’re feeling rushed. The aggressive wedge from 80 yards that ends up short-sided in a bunker, turning a birdie chance into bogey or worse. The 3-putt that rattles you for the next three holes.
Those aren’t swing problems. They’re mental game, strategy, practice and short game problems, and every one of them can be fixed without rebuilding your swing.
So why do so many good golfers stay stuck?
- Too much information. Endless YouTube and social media tips, and so much conflicting swing advice that you end up with a cluttered head over the ball.
- No plan. You practice what feels urgent, not what’s actually costing you strokes, so you’re never sure you’re working on the right things.
- Nothing that holds up under pressure. You know the right moves, but without a simple process, you abandon them the moment the round starts to matter.
You don’t need more golf tips. You need a system you’ll actually use on the course.
The NEW Wicked Smart Golf Academy
Better golf without swing changes and a clear path to follow
The Academy is one complete system built on the 5 Pillars of Wicked Smart Golf: mental game, practice, putting, wedges and course management. It’s everything I’ve learned from 550+ podcast episodes, five books and hundreds of coaching calls, organized so you always know exactly what to work on next.
And you don’t have to figure out where to start. You pick one path, and it guides you through the pillars in the right order for your game.
Pick your path:
- Break 90 Playbook: the step-by-step plan to get out of the 90s for good.
- Breaking 80 Blueprint: detailed strategies to shoot in the 70s consistently.
- Offseason Game Plan: drop strokes this winter and start next season lower.
Want to go deeper? Every pillar is also a complete program on its own, with video lessons, on-course lessons, practice plans, and checklists. If you have more time, or you’re already breaking 80, you can master any part of your game in depth: your routine, mental game, practice, putting, wedges or course strategy.
A 90-day plan, not a quick fix. Your first few weeks are about building a routine you trust on the course. From there, the goal is fewer blow-up holes, a smaller gap between your best and worst rounds, and scores that finally match your game.
Here's what's waiting for you inside Wicked Smart Golf Academy
My goal is to help you become a scorer, not just a better ball striker. Your swing will be a work in progress for the rest of your life. These programs teach you how to score anyway: on your off days, and even when your swing feels terrible.
Every program includes:
- Short video lessons you can watch on your laptop, desktop or the free Wicked Smart Golf app, plus on-course lessons
- Practice plans for the time you have (30, 45, 60, 75, and 90-minute sessions for all parts of your game)
- In-depth guides, plus checklists and worksheets to use on the course
Pillar I: Mental Game
Stop the spiral and play your best golf when it counts
Includes: Mental Game System + Pre-Shot Like a Pro Masterclass
Pre-Shot Like a Pro has been taken by 700+ golfers. Sold separately for $47, included in your membership.
To break 90 or 80, you don't need a perfect swing. You need to stop the mental mistakes that turn one bad shot into a blow-up hole.
Most golfers know what to do. But the moment the round starts to matter, they overthink, get tight, and abandon their process. If you've ever said, "I know better, but I still did it," this pillar is for you.
You don't need more swing thoughts. You need a better plan for your brain.
Inside, you'll learn:
- A Routine You Trust: build a pre-shot routine that holds up on every shot, especially under pressure
- Stop the Spiral: how to stay calm after a bad shot so one bogey doesn't turn into a triple
- Quiet Your Inner Critic: replace the self-talk that tightens your hands and kills your feel
- Play Golf, Not Golf Swing: what to do when your swing feels off mid-round, instead of searching for a fix
- Beat First-Tee Jitters: turn nerves into excitement from the very first shot
- Stay Locked In: simple ways to keep your focus through the back nine
Pillar II: Practice
Finally take your range game to the course
Includes: Practice Formula + 50 Practice Plans (Full Game)
Taken by 300+ golfers. Sold separately for $97, included in your membership.
Most golfers practice what feels urgent, not what's actually costing them strokes. They hit bucket after bucket on the range, then wonder why nothing changes on the scorecard.
And if you're short on time, that's even more frustrating. The Practice Formula gives you a plan for every session, whether you have 30 minutes or two hours, so every rep counts.
Inside, you'll learn:
- The "Range Hero" Problem: why you hit it great on the range but struggle on the course, and how to close the gap
- Practice Plans for Your Schedule: exactly what to work on in a 30-minute, 60-minute, or full session
- Know Your Real Distances: build a distance chart so you stop coming up short
- Practice Under Pressure: games and drills that feel like the course, not the range
- Warm-up to Win: a pre-round routine so you're ready on the first tee, not by the 4th hole
- Track What Matters: simple stats so you always know what to work on next
Pillar III: Putting
Stop 3-putting and start trusting your stroke
Includes: Confident Putting System + 25 Putting Practice Plans
Sold separately for $47, included in your membership.
Putting is the shortest stroke in golf, yet it drives golfers the craziest. One 3-putt rattles you for the next three holes, and suddenly the 4-footers feel scary.
The Confident Putting System gives you a simple routine, a reliable way to read greens, and the confidence to stand over every putt.
Inside, you'll learn:
- Speed Control First: lag putting that takes 3-putts off your card
- Read Greens Simply: a simple 3-step system that stops the overthinking
- A Putting Routine You Trust: so the short ones stop feeling scary
- Think Like an Elite Putter: the self-talk and mindset of confident putters
- Practice That Transfers: putting practice plans, including ones you can do at home
- Find the Right Putter: what actually matters in a putter, and when a fitting helps
Pillar IV: Wedges and Short Game
Turn your wedges into scoring clubs from 100 yards and in
Includes: Scoring Zone System + 25 Wedges/Short Game/Bunker Practice Plans
Sold separately for $47, included in your membership.
Most golfers don't lose the most strokes off the tee. They lose them inside 100 yards: the chunked pitch after a perfect drive, the chip that comes up short, the bunker shot that takes two.
The Scoring Zone System shows you how to know your numbers, pick the right shot, and get up and down more often, without fancy shots.
Inside, you'll learn:
- Build Your Wedge Matrix: know exactly how far every wedge swing goes
- Pick the Right Shot: when to bump and run, chip or pitch
- Get Up and Down More: simple short game strategies that save strokes
- Out of the Bunker in One: a simple approach to stop fearing the sand
- A Short Game Routine: so pressure doesn't creep in around the green
- Short Game Practice Plans: practice that actually transfers to the course
Pillar V: Course Management
Minimize blow-up holes with smarter decisions, not a new swing
Includes: The Smart Strategy System
Most blow-up holes don't start with a bad swing. They start with a bad decision: driver on a hole with trouble on both sides, the hero shot from the trees, the aggressive pin you had no business attacking.
The Smart Strategy Sytem teaches you to think like a scratch golfer: where to aim, when to be aggressive, and what to do after a mistake so a bogey never becomes a triple.
Inside, you'll learn:
- Tee Shot Strategy: keep the ball in play and penalty strokes off your card
- Pick Smarter Targets: aim where your misses still leave you a shot
- Stop Short-Siding Yourself: approach strategy that turns bogeys into pars
- The Shot After a Bad One: get back in play instead of compounding mistakes
- Play Par 3s, 4s and 5s Smarter: a simple plan for every type of hole
- Commit to Every Decision: use your pre-shot routine to lock in your target and swing with confidence
The Academy is built for real golfers
Designed for busy golfers
Short lessons, 30-minute practice plans and one clear path to follow. No more wasted time wondering what to work on in practice.
Works with your swing coach
Your coach builds your swing. The Academy teaches you how to score with it: routine, strategy, short game and mental game.
Your first week
Tell me about your game, pick your path, and start with a pre-shot routine you can use in your very next round. Then, dive into other progams to shoot lower scores fast.
BONUS #1: Speed Starter Workshop
Add distance without changing your swing.
Losing distance with age, or never been a long hitter? You don't need a new swing to hit it farther. You need to train speed the right way. Speed Starter is a quick-start workshop that shows you how to add speed safely, using proven strategies.
Inside Speed Starter, you'll get:
- Why Speed Lowers Scores: what extra yards actually do for your scorecard
- Measure Your Speed: find your baseline so you can track your gains
- Your Routine: a simple session you can start this week
- Train Safely at Any Age: avoid the injuries that sideline so many golfers
- The Speed Trainer Guide: the speed trainers I actually use, and how to use them
Hit it farther. Score lower.
BONUS #2: Round Review Tracker
See exactly where your strokes go.
Most golfers walk off 18 knowing they shot 88, but not why. So they practice what feels urgent instead of what's actually costing them strokes. The Round Review Tracker shows you in just a few minutes after every round.
Inside, you'll get:
- Printable Scorecard: track the stats that matter as you play
- Google Sheet Tracker: see your trends round after round
- The Stats That Matter: blow-up holes, penalty strokes, putts and up-and-downs
- Your Baseline: set it in week one, then watch it change
Know exactly what to work on next.
BONUS #3: Pressure Proof Golf
**Annual Members Only**
Play your best when it counts.
You play great in casual rounds. Then a club event, league match or money game comes along, and your best golf disappears. Pressure Proof Golf shows you how to handle nerves and pressure so your game shows up when it matters most.
Inside, you'll get:
- Clear Your Mind Before You Compete: a pre-round process that calms the nerves
- Turn Nerves Into an Advantage: use adrenaline instead of fighting it
- Practice for Pressure: drills that make pressure feel familiar
- Every Format: stroke play, match play and team events
Your best golf, when it matters most.
I work with golfers 1-on-1 through my coaching, which starts at $847. The Academy gives you the same roadmaps and strategies I use with my coaching clients, so you can coach yourself to your best golf, for less than the cost of one golf lesson a month.
🏌️♂️Meet Your Mental Golf Player Coach 💭
Is the Academy Right For You?
It's for you if:
- You're tired of being consistently inconsistent
- You want to break 90, break 80, or become the single-digit golfer you know you can be
- You'd rather lower your scores than chase a perfect swing
- You play in a league, a member event or a Saturday match and want to play your best when it counts
- You're serious about improving, whatever your age, gender or handicap. Our members range from their 20s to their 80s [confirm]
It's not for you if:
- You're only looking for swing mechanics and drills
- You want a magic tip that fixes everything overnight
- You're not willing to try a new routine or approach on the course
Meet Your Player Coach
I'm Michael Leonard, a +2 handicap with 25+ years in the game. I've played in USGA events, competed at Q-School, and was ranked in the top 25 amateurs in Arizona. I'm also a certified mental golf coach.
But I'm not a swing coach, and I'm not a tour pro. I'm an amateur who figured out how to score, and I've spent years learning from the best minds in golf on 550+ episodes of the Wicked Smart Golf podcast and writing five books on how to play smarter golf.
I built the Academy to give you the plan I wish I'd had: fewer blow-up holes, a routine you trust, and lower scores without tearing your swing apart.
90-Day Money-Back Guarantee
I'm not interested in your money if I'm not helping you play better golf. It's that simple.
Here's my promise: join the Academy, pick your path, and use your new pre-shot routine and practice plans for 90 days.
If you don't feel more confident standing over the ball, clearer on the course, and closer to the scores your game deserves, email me at michael@wickedsmartgolf.com within 90 days of joining. As long as you've worked through at least 80% of your path, I'll refund 100% of what you've paid. No hard feelings, and we'll still be golf friends.
You’re at a Fork in the Fairway...
At this point, you have a choice to make about the future of your game.
Path A: The "Hard" Way (The Cycle of Insanity)
You can keep doing what you've been doing and expect a different result. Keep grinding on the range until your back hurts, hoping a new swing thought finally clicks. Keep attending YouTube University, watching 1,000 tips from 1,000 coaches until your head is so full of mechanics you can't even see the target.
That's the path of frustration, 82 one week and 94 the next, and the silent drive home.
Path B: The "Wicked Smart" Way (The Proven Roadmap)
Or you can follow a plan that's already helped hundreds of golfers and skip the trial and error. It's the same system I've used to become a top-ranked amateur in Arizona, play 400+ days of tournament golf (including Q-School) and get to a +2 handicap.
I'm not just a guy with a camera. I'm a certified mental golf coach who's been in the arena. I've made the mistakes so you don't have to.
The choice is yours. You can keep chasing a perfect swing, or you can start playing the game.
But decide soon. Your next round is right around the corner, and the price goes up on January 1st.
Have Questions About Wicked Smart Golf Academy?
Below is a list of the most commonly asked questions about Wicked Smart Golf Academy. If you don't see your question below, please email michael@wickedsmartgolf.com and ask away.
I don't have much time. Will this work for me?
I take swing lessons. Will this conflict with my coach?
Is it right for my level?
I'm not young or a long hitter. Is this for me?
I'm already overwhelmed with golf information. Isn't this more of the same?
What if I've read your books or listen to the podcast?
Does this program include swing videos/online coaching?
Is there a guarantee? Can I cancel?
How do I get started?
What's the difference between the Academy and your YouTube?
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