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Please join me in welcoming my first guest!
Michael is the host of a very successful podcast called Wicked Smart Golf – last count he had 266 episodes and on the rise. He is also a published author, a mental golf coach, and a plus handicapper. He is focused on improving performance on the golf course, without changing your swing. I’ve included details on how to get to his content in the show notes below.
Michael talks about pre-shot routines, the right way to focus, how to practice, putting, and so much more.
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Michael LeonardFreelance Golf Writer
Creator of Wicked Smart Golf
Golf Writing Portfolio | YouTube | Instagram | Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Buy Wicked Smart Golf on Amazon now!
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This is a recap of the long weekend golf in Calgary, which was met with extreme wind, cold, and even snow. With these conditions came some pretty bad back pain.
The second part is related to handicap indices by age, and pondering what happens in the 50’s to cause the decline in top performance numbers. Then, we will start talking about how to combat some of these issues with muscle loss.
https://longevity.stanford.edu/lifestyle/2023/04/11/stop-the-clock-the-shocking-truth-about-age-related-muscle-loss-and-steps-to-fight-back/
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In this episode, I will talk to the past weekend's ups and downs. I finally have enough scores to start sharing overall stats, so there are a few very interesting ones that may help your games, too.
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After a horrible opening weekend of golf, it was time to re-group and use the statistics to direct my practice sessions. It paid off, as my 4 scores thusfar have been progressively getting better.
With more focus on the golf and less on collecting accurate statistics, my golf scores improved.
Bonus: check out the Tiger 5 explanation and comparison near the end.
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7 months of preparation - nutrition, fitness, simulator time, and mental game. Now, the rubber hits the road on the golf course as the snow melted (it has since returned).
Follow my ups and mostly downs over the first two rounds, takeaways, and some cool Google Earth images of golf courses that anyone can put together for their own course.
Please visit my YouTube channel for the visuals discussed in the episode.
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How often do you watch golf on TV, and no matter how far they hit from, they are knocking it to 3 feet. Well, these are the best shots of the best players having their best weeks.
I will add a bit of realism to the equation, where I will talk about my shot distribution and then the average PGA tour pro, as I realize that I'm not really that bad. Managing expectations will be the key to remain calm throughout the round, which will hopefully lead to better decision making and lower scores.
Please visit my YouTube channel for the visuals discussed in the episode.
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Now that the Masters Sunday winner is a foregone conclusion, it's time to get serious about my own game. What makes Scottie special - he has all the skill and doesn't make as many glaring mistakes as his competitors. That's what I want to strive towards.
This episode talks to the specific areas of the practice plan with the very limited amount of time that I have to practice. By focusing on my weakest areas, I will devise specific plans to improve upon them.
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Okay. We've talked nutrition, supplements, fitness. NOW, the moment you've been waiting for - GOLF!
I will compare my statistics to the massive database of scratch handicaps, and what 5 handicaps improved upon to get to scratch. This episode points to where I feel that each of those valuable 5 strokes will come from, and future episodes will talk to the HOW!
Please subscribe to my YouTube channel in the bio, as I will be putting more detailed information there.
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I will talk about the importance of working out, stretching, saunas/steam rooms (a Finland reference), and pre-round warm-ups.
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This episode focuses on supplements as we age, to build on the previous episode on food and nutrition. I go through my supplementation and what the benefits of each are. I discuss how I evaluate whether to take them or not.
I go from commonly known supplements to more obscure ones.
Please consult your doctor for before making any changes to your regime.
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The food that we put in our bodies is likely the most important factor in health, and therefore body function. When trying to improve in golf, millimeters of club face matter, and hence any nagging inflammation from improper food intake will impact on-course performance.
Join me as I introduce some concepts of what to eat, when to eat, and what to get tested for to maintain your golf goals well past 50.
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Provide a brief introduction to myself, Paul Nayyar.
When did I start this silly sport? What did I do to get better in the past (hint: not much)? What facets am I looking to improve to shave 5 shots off of my index this year?
Future episodes will highlight my personal plan and, once the season starts in cold Canada, provide insights into my progress.
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