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Shot Pattern: The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link).
Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%).
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%).
Read or Listen to the 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. 
EPISODE NOTES
Today's guest is Robbie Fillmore, a putting coach who can help you stop 3-putting. At age three, Robbie survived a severe fire accident that left him with third-degree burns across 30% of his body. Doctors predicted he would never lift his right arm above parallel, but through intensive physical therapy, he defied the odds to begin golfing at age four, winning his first tournament at ten, and eventually building an elite golf career.
Robbie went on to play college golf at BYU—earning All-American honors and stroke play medalist distinction at the U.S. Amateur—before playing professionally and transitioning into instruction. Operating out of GilliGolf in Mesa, Arizona, Robbie helps golfers drop strokes through proper setup, putter fitting, and structured practice without making drastic swing overhauls.
Overcoming Childhood Odds: How Robbie beat medical predictions after a severe burn injury to become a BYU All-American and multi-time U.S. Amateur competitor.
Setup Over Stroke: Why 83% of a putt's direction depends on face angle at impact, and why adjusting your posture to fit an off-the-rack putter ruins consistency.
Eye Position & Lead-Hand Grip: How finding your ideal eye position and optimizing lead-hand control eliminates common pulling and pushing errors.
Mastering Constant Tempo: Why maintaining the exact same tempo across 3-footers and 60-footers is essential for distance control.
15-Minute Calibration Routine: Step-by-step gate and string drills to sharpen face alignment and posture before every round.
Smarter Green Reading: How to identify high points, segment long putts, and avoid misreading breaks as perfect arcs.
Conquering Tournament Pressure: Why speeding up over the ball and putting under real-stakes pressure are key to performing under stress.
And more putting wisdom. 
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WORK WITH WICKED SMART GOLF 
Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available)
Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crush competitive golf (no swing changes required)
Join the Wicked Smart Golf Newsletter and get 5 FREE practice plans.
Recommended Products
Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 at home speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) 
Shot Pattern: The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link).
Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%).
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%).
Read or Listen to the 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. 
EPISODE NOTES
Want to hit longer drives, improve your wedge game, and play more consistent golf? Sometimes the best way to improve is to learn from the best.
In this episode I'm sharing my favorite lesson from each of October's expert guests, plus a few takeaways from my recent competitive rounds. These are simple, proven strategies you can use to practice smarter, build confidence, and shoot lower scores.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to structure your workouts and cardio for better golf performance.

Why every golfer needs a wedge distance system, plus a simple drill from a major champion.

Why speed training matters and what I learned from reaching 121 mph.

How to manage your energy, get in the zone, and stop dwelling on past mistakes.

Two simple game-day rules to play with more confidence.

My biggest lessons from recent tournament rounds and how they can help your game.

And more. 
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WORK WITH WICKED SMART GOLF 
Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available)
Join the Wicked Smart Golf Newsletter and get 5 FREE practice plans.
Recommended Products
Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) 
Shot Pattern: The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link).
Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%).
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%).
Mark Immelman is back for part 2! If you don't know the golf legend, he is a 3-time all American, former professional golfer, sports agent, broadcaster, podcast host of On the Mark with 700+ episodes w/7 million downloads worldwide, college coach, swing coach & author. 
Today, we're discussing some of the best lessons from his new book, Lessons From The Best, which is available on Back9Press or Amazon. 
In this episode, you will learn:
The power of gratitude.
The art of goal setting in golf.
Why you need one clear goal with practice. 
How to bounce back from tournament rounds.
His take on putting and how it moves the needle on your game. 
A controversial opinion on golf coaching (and how to find someone you trust). 
And a lot more. 
Read or Listen to the 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. 
Follow Wicked Smart Golf  
Follow on TikTok
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Simplify "golf fitness" with my book, The Wicked Smart Golf Fitness Formula on Amazon. Or, listen to it on Audible. 
>>Try out the Fit For Golf App now (FREE 7-day trial and 20% off discount when using the code, WICKEDSMART).
WICKED SMART GOLF 
Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available)
Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crush competitive golf (no swing changes required)
Join the Wicked Smart Golf Newsletter and get 5 FREE practice plans.
Recommended Products
Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) 
Shot Pattern: The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link).
Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%).
Master Mobility & Flexibility with GolfForever: 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%).
Today I'm joined again by Mike Carroll, the creator of Fit For Golf. His brand is one of the most respected golf strength & conditioning programs in the world. He has helped thousands of golfers increase speed, improve mobility, build strength, and play injury-free with science-based training that fits real life.
In this episode, we cover a variety of golf fitness topics including: 
General Fitness vs. Golf-Specific Training: Why focusing too heavily on mimicking the golf swing in the gym can hold back your physical capabilities.
Building a Weekly Routine: A look into Mike's personal weekly schedule, balancing strength, cardio, and sprinting.
The Quest for 130 MPH: Mike's personal goal for increasing his swing speed and the factors required to achieve higher clubhead speeds.
Off-Season Programming: How to structure training across body composition, max strength, and peak power phases during the off-season.
Busting Fitness & Recovery Myths: Insights on popular workout classes, why ice baths might actually hinder long-term adaptations, and why basic sleep and nutrition remain the best recovery tools.
And more golf fitness tips. 
Read/Listen to the Wicked Smart Golf Books
Play better FAST with the Wicked Smart Golf Trilogy on Amazon or Audible. 
Follow Wicked Smart Golf  
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>>Get my FREE putting routine cheatsheet. 
WORK WITH WICKED SMART GOLF 
Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available)
Join Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast: Proven paths to break 90, break 80, and crush competitive golf (no swing changes required)
Join the Wicked Smart Golf Newsletter and get 5 FREE practice plans.
Recommended Products
Speed Train With Rypstick: The #1 speed trainer to add 10+ yards in 40 days or less (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%) 
Shot Pattern: The best golf GPS + stat tracking to help you manage your round and make better decisions (20% off w/my link).
Think Like a Pro with DECADE Golf: The #1 course management system to think like a pro (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%).
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%).
In this solo episode of the Wicked Smart Golf podcast, I'm answering 10 questions submitted by golfers ranging from a 5 to 21 handicap. We're covering everything from golf fitness and equipment fitting to putting confidence, driving accuracy, course management, and the mental game.
I'll also share some personal insights from my journey to becoming a plus-handicap golfer, including the biggest challenges I've faced, what's helped me improve the most, and my long-term goals in competitive golf.
In this episode, you'll learn:
My weekly golf fitness routine to build strength, speed, and mobility.

How to improve your game when you're juggling work, family, and limited practice time.

When it's worth investing in a professional club fitting (especially if your clubs are 10+ years old).

How to improve your putting confidence and develop a stronger mental approach on the greens.

What it takes to turn your driver into a weapon instead of a liability.

Why you hit it great on the range or simulator but struggle to take that game to the course.

How to stay present during a great round instead of obsessing over your potential score.

The single biggest factor that's helped my golf game outside of gaining distance.

The hardest part of lowering my handicap and what I learned along the way.

My ultimate golf goals, what's holding me back, and what I'm working toward over the next five years.

Whether you're trying to break 90, break 80, or become a scratch golfer, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you practice smarter, think better, and shoot lower scores without overhauling your swing.
Read or Listen to the 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. 
Follow Wicked Smart Golf  
Follow on TikTok
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