Wicked Smart Golf III: Tournament Golf Secrets to Perform Under Pressure

Discover how to perform under pressure and play your best when it matters most.

Wicked Smart Golf III is your roadmap for thriving in competitive golf. Whether you're entering your first tournament or chasing your next win, this book will help you prepare, compete, and reflect like a seasoned player—without changing your swing.

Written by mental golf coach and +2 handicap Michael Leonard, this book distills lessons from over 350+ days of tournament experience , including Korn Ferry Tour Q-School, state and city amateur championships, and elite team competitions. You won’t find generic mental game tips here. Instead, you’ll get proven strategies from someone who’s been in the arena and knows what it takes to perform under pressure.

If Wicked Smart Golf helped you play better without swing changes, and Wicked Smart Golf II gave you the blueprint to break 80, this third installment takes you inside the ropes of tournament golf —where strategy, routine, and mindset matter most.

Inside, you’ll discover how to find, prepare, and perform in tournament golf:

Section I: Tournament Golf 101
Learn why playing in events is the fastest way to improve—and how to get started (even if you’re a mid-handicapper). Using the Three-Tier Tournament System, you’ll learn how to find the right event and chase your goals with clarity.

Section II: Train Like a Tournament Golfer
Discover a complete mental and physical blueprint to show up 100% ready. You’ll get detailed practice strategies (with printable plans), practice round strategies, and preparation tools to help you manage nerves and build confidence.

Section III: Thriving in Tournament Golf
Learn strategies that help you stay focused, bounce back from bad holes, and handle pressure like a tour pro. You’ll also discover proven techniques used on the PGA Tour to manage your energy, deal with playing partners, emotions, and game plan across all 18 holes.

Section IV: Play Wicked Smart and Win Every Format
Learn how to adjust your strategy for one-day qualifiers, multi-day events, match play, and team competitions. You’ll uncover format-specific tactics, key rules for partner events, and how to manage your energy and strategy to play your best from the first tee to the final putt.

Section V: The 19th Hole Champion Mindset
Develop a post-round ritual that reinforces confidence and highlights areas to improve. Learn how to reflect with purpose, avoid burnout, and build sustainable tournament success for years to come.

This book isn’t about playing perfect golf—it’s about competing with confidence , making smarter decisions, and building a system you can trust under pressure.

Whether you want to win your club championship, qualify for elite amateur events, or simply play better under pressure, Wicked Smart Golf III will help you think, prepare, and perform like an elite tournament golfer.

Grab your copy today and take your competitive game to the next level.