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Ready to play better fast? Start with your short game.

Today, we'll recap 10 common short game mistakes that most golfers make. You will learn:

• The power of a short game routine.
• Why you need a landing zone to save shots.
• How to make better contact with the right tempo.
• The importance of a proper setup to make clean strikes.
• Why your wedges are so necessary to saving strokes when you miss the green.

And a lot more easy tips to help your short game.

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Dr. Luke Benoit back for his second interview to help you dominate the offseason. He has a Ph.D. in motor learning and control, a 12X best young teacher, the #1 ranked instruction in MN by Golf Digest, and the creator of Rypstick Golf.

Before his impressive teaching career, he was also a professional golfer with 18 wins! We had a great chat and think you'll gain a ton of valuable strategies when you listen to the full interview.

When you listen, you will learn:

• Why early extension happens.
• How to change your grip to fix your ball flight.
• How to schedule practice based on your goals.
• The importance of grip & a common myth debunked.
• The mistake most people are making with lag putting practice.
• The Rypstick guarantee that will make adding speed inevitable.
• How ButterBlade and foam balls can change your practice routine.

And more!

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In this episode of Wicked Smart Golf, I'm joined by Pete Holman—a physical therapist, certified strength and conditioning specialist, and the inventor behind products like the GolfForever Swing Trainer.

Pete has worked with elite athletes across the MLB, NFL, NBA, UFC, X-Games, and even Hollywood stars like Kevin Costner. He's also a former U.S. National TaeKwon-Do champion, so he understands performance at the highest level.

In this conversation, we break down how golfers can train smarter, stay injury-free, and actually use fitness to play better golf—without overcomplicating it.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The 3 pillars of golf fitness (mobility, strength, balance) and how to keep your training simple but effective
• Why a 5–10 minute dynamic warm-up can completely change how you start your rounds
• How to use your hips and glutes to generate real power instead of relying on your arms
• The importance of endurance and conditioning to stay sharp on the back nine
• The "reset mechanism" elite athletes use to move on from bad shots instantly

And more tips to improve your golf fitness and attack life!

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Speed Train with HiiTs Driver: Developed by 3X WLD Champion, Fast Eddie, this hittable driver will help you add distance while hitting balls (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10%).

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Today I'll recap my epic interview with Chris Petefish from last week and share how he helped me analyze stats on my quest to become a +5 handicap.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why you need routines under pressure
• A PGA Tour type putting drill for elite golfers
• The mindset to help you accept bad shots and avoid blowup holes
• Why "never up, never in" is a horrible putting mindset for lag putting
• Detailed insights into my game and how I'm practicing to become a +5 handicap

And more strategies to play better without swing changes.

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In this episode of Wicked Smart Golf, I'm joined by professional golfer Chris Petefish, who's climbed inside the top 300 in the world and knows firsthand how tough the journey really is.

We dive into his path from being a top high school recruit to playing at Georgia Tech, then grinding it out on mini tours and the Korn Ferry Tour. Chris shares what it's really like chasing status, including coming up short by a single shot multiple times and battling through injuries at the worst possible moments.

This is a great episode on what it actually takes to make it in professional golf—mentally, physically, and strategically.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

• The reality of Q-School and why it's one of the toughest environments in golf
• How Chris shifted from relying on talent to using stats, data, and strategy
• The importance of mental game training (meditation, routines, and staying present)
• Why strokes gained and tracking stats can completely change your expectations
• Course management lessons—stop forcing birdies and start eliminating mistakes

Make sure to connect with Chris on different platforms and learn more about working together:

• Website
• FREE Skool account
• Follow him on Instagram

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Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever: 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%).

Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment).

Speed Train with HiiTs Driver: Developed by 3X WLD Champion, Fast Eddie, this hittable driver will help you add distance while hitting balls (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10%).

Wicked Smart Golf Books

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Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible.

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Ready to play better without swing changes? Start by mastering the third pillar of wicked smart golf - putting! Learn 10 proven tips from the GOAT of sports psychology, Dr. Bob Rotella.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The "green light" mentality
• How to commit to your putts
• Why you need to find a putter you love
• How targets can help your mind on every putt
• That mechanics don't matter nearly as much as you think

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Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever: 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%).

Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment).

Speed Train with HiiTs Driver: Developed by 3X WLD Champion, Fast Eddie, this hittable driver will help you add distance while hitting balls (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10%).

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Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 100 Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.

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Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible.

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Today's guest is someone who lives and breathes positivity—on and off the golf course. I'm thrilled to welcome Debbie O'Connell, the founder of Golf Positive, to the show.

Debbie is a PGA professional, speaker, author, and one of the most inspiring voices in the world of golf. She's dedicated her career to helping players build confidence, develop a winning mindset, and bring more joy into the game. Her approach is rooted in the belief that your attitude can be your greatest asset—not just in golf, but in life.

She's been named LPGA National Professional of the Year, featured in Golf Digest's Top 50 Women Teachers, and runs powerful coaching programs, retreats, and trainings for golfers of all levels.

When you listen to this episode, you will learn:

• Step one in changing your mindset fast.
• Why your brain loves and needs routines.
• Easy mindset hacks to master your mental game.
• How to shift beliefs by reprogramming your subconscious.
• How Timeline Therapy can help you break past limiting beliefs.

Learn more about Debbie's programs, trips, and working together on her website.

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Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment).

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Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible.

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Mark Broadie is one of the most influential voices in modern golf. As the creator of Strokes Gained and a professor at Columbia Business School, his work has completely changed how players—from amateurs to PGA Tour pros—analyze and improve their game.

His research has helped shift the focus from guesswork to data, giving golfers a clear, proven way to actually lower their scores.

In this episode, we cover:

• How distance is your scoring potential
• Why traditional stats don't tell the real picture
• The importance of greens in regulation (GIRs)
• How to use data to actually lower your handicap
• What Strokes Gained is (and why it matters for your game)
• How to improve your putting performance (both lag putts and short putts)

And more powerful lessons to help you this season.

Make sure to check out his book, Every Shot Counts on Amazon and check out his app, GolfMetrics to track your stats.

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Master Mobility & Flexibility with Golf Forever: 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%).

Use HackMotion for Better Ballstriking: The best wrist trainer in golf and become your swing coach (use code WICKEDSMART to save 5% on your investment).

Speed Train with HiiTs Driver: Developed by 3X WLD Champion, Fast Eddie, this hittable driver will help you add distance while hitting balls (use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 10%).

Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.

Practice Like a Pro With Wicked Smart Golf Practice Formula: 100 Practice plans and a 90-minute masterclass to practice like a pro.

Wicked Smart Golf Books

Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible.

Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible.

Also, don't forget to connect on social media:

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