Having more birdie putts is directly correlated with lower handicaps... hit more greens and you're a lot more likely to shoot lower scores.

Today, I'll dive into each of these seven tips so you can hit more greens every single round. When you listen, you will learn:

• Why you need to dial in your distances.
• The importance of clubbing up to avoid trouble.
• How many greens you should hit based on handicap.
• Why you should stop trying to hit different shot shapes.
• How the right clubs can help you have more looks at birdie.

Resources mentioned in this podcast - Tour Tempo app, Rypstick Speed Trainer, and DECADE Golf.

Check out the YouTube version too.

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Ready to make the most of the offseason? Practice your tempo - for your full swing, short game, and putting!

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John Novosel Jr. is back for part 2 to share more wisdom about tempo, speed, and offseason training.

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.” This $25 app - available on Apple or Google Play - will transform all areas of your game.

When you listen to this episode, you will learn:

• The tempo needed for windy days.
• John’s secrets to swinging 200 mph.
• The best exercises for offseason training.
• His best tips to help you speed train on the range.
• How you can use the Tour Tempo app to check your tempo.

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Rypstick - The #1 Speed Trainer to Hit Bombs (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10%)

Mental Golf Coaching - Get 1:1 support to lower your handicap, master your mental game, and have more fun.

Wicked Smart Golf Academy - The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.

Arccos Golf - The easiest way to track and analyze your stats (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10% on sensors or grips).

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

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>>Join "The Ultimate Offseason" for only $47!

John Novosel Jr. is today’s guest for the second time this year after appearing on episode #230. 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.

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.” This $25 app - available on Apple or Google Play - will transform all areas of your game.

When you listen to this episode, you will learn:

• How short game differs from long game tempo.
• That slow swings is actually harder on your body.
• The shocking stats about the last 100 major winners.
• The only reason you should have a low and slow tempo.
• How to use binaural beats for focused practice sessions.
• How the right tempo can help you stop thinking so much and shoot lower scores.

Download the Tour Tempo app and use it regularly in practice to improve better timing.

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WHYGOLF Training Aids - The Best Training Aids to help your practice sessions (use code WICKEDSMART to save 15%).

Rypstick - The #1 Speed Trainer to Hit Bombs (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10%)

Mental Golf Coaching - Get 1:1 support to lower your handicap, master your mental game, and have more fun.

Wicked Smart Golf Academy - The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.

Arccos Golf - The easiest way to track and analyze your stats (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10% on sensors or grips).

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

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Buy my golf book on Amazon or Audible (“Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing”)

Wicked Smart Golf II is almost complete but I need your help! Share how WSG has helped your game and I'll select the best stories and include in my new book. When you submit your story you'll get entered into an epic giveaway for free books, access to various online programs, and mental golf coaching.

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In this episode I'll cover the first 3, last 3 approach from PGA Tour winner Charlie Beljan. This will transform your scores and lead to lower scores fast.

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Rypstick - The #1 Speed Trainer to Hit Bombs (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10%)

Mental Golf Coaching - Get 1:1 support to lower your handicap, master your mental game, and have more fun.

Wicked Smart Golf Academy - The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.

Arccos Golf - The easiest way to track and analyze your stats (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10% on sensors or grips).

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

Follow on TikTok

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Subscribe on YouTube

Buy my golf book on Amazon or Audible (“Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing”)

Wicked Smart Golf II is almost complete, but I need your help! Share how WSG has helped your game and I'll select the best stories and include in my new book. When you submit your story you'll get entered into an epic giveaway for free books, access to various online programs, and mental golf coaching.

>>Submit your story here.

Today, Landon Michelson interviewed me for his show, the Connected Instructor. Landon was a guest earlier this year (293/294) and was excited to share more about my experience as a plus handicap and mental golf coach.

When you listen, you will learn:

• Why you need an alter ego on the course.
• The importance of a good distance chart.
• How a routine can give you so much clarity.
• The power of setup feels vs. swing thoughts.
• How Mental Golf Type can transform your mindset.
• The costly toll of getting overly emotional on the range.
• How to make practice purposeful so you don’t waste time.
• The best putting affirmation you can use to improve your mindset.

Make sure to listen to Landon's podcast, the Connected Instructor or follow him on Instagram for more wicked smart approved tips.

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Mental Golf Type - The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%).

WHYGOLF Training Aids - The Best Training Aids to help your practice sessions (use code WICKEDSMART to save 15%).

Rypstick - The #1 Speed Trainer to Hit Bombs (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10%).

Mental Golf Coaching - Get 1:1 support to lower your handicap, master your mental game, and have more fun.

Wicked Smart Golf Academy - The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.

Arccos Golf - The easiest way to track and analyze your stats (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10% on sensors or grips).

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

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram

Subscribe on YouTube

Buy my golf book on Amazon or Audible (“Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing”)

Wicked Smart Golf II is almost complete but I need your help! Share how WSG has helped your game and I'll select the best stories and include in my new book. When you submit your story you'll get entered into an epic giveaway for free books, access to various online programs, and mental golf coaching.

>>Submit your story here.

In today's episode, I'm recapping the best lessons from our 2-part interview with Scott Fawcett of DECADE Golf. When you listen, you will learn:

• The best offseason mindset hack.
• Three ways to improve this offseason.
• Why laying up is a terrible strategy on par 5s.
• The most important things to focus on to become a consistent, long driver.
• Why you might need to use a mini-driver or shorter shaft to optimize your tee shots.

And a lot more.

Also, make sure you join DECADE Golf - The #1 course management system (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%).

Listen or watch other interviews with Scott Fawcett.

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Rypstick - The #1 Speed Trainer to Hit Bombs (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10%)

Mental Golf Coaching - Get 1:1 support to lower your handicap, master your mental game, and have more fun.

Wicked Smart Golf Academy - The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.

Arccos Golf - The easiest way to track and analyze your stats (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10% on sensors or grips).

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

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram

Subscribe on YouTube

Buy my golf book on Amazon or Audible (“Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing”)

Follow Scott Fawcett's tips to hit driver like a pro - PLAY ONE SHOT SHAPE.

Not to mention play the same in wind too and practice one way. Simplify your driving so you can have more tee box confidence.

Join DECADE Golf - The #1 course management system (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%).

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Mental Golf Type - The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%).

WHYGOLF Training Aids - The Best Training Aids to help your practice sessions (use code WICKEDSMART to save 15%).

Rypstick - The #1 Speed Trainer to Hit Bombs (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10%)

Mental Golf Coaching - Get 1:1 support to lower your handicap, master your mental game, and have more fun.

Wicked Smart Golf Academy - The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.

Arccos Golf - The easiest way to track and analyze your stats (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10% on sensors or grips).

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

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram

Subscribe on YouTube

Buy my golf book on Amazon or Audible (“Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing”)