What is a mental performance golf coach, anyway?

I’m glad you asked. Think of it like a life coach for your golf game. You have big goals, like breaking par, 80, 90 or even 100 for the first time. You’d like to win more weekend matches, look good at scrambles for work. Or maybe you’d like to bring home a trophy or cash winnings from competitions. You know what to do, but you need encouragement and support. Or maybe you just need someone to take a look at what you’re currently doing and offer a different perspective.

Hi, my name is John Lemmon, and, if you’re ready, we’re going to improve your golf game.

  • I Don’t Just Coach Golfers — I Build Champions.

    I work with golfers who are ready to stop chasing swing tips and start unlocking their greatness. Whether you’re a weekend player, a serious competitor, or someone getting back into the game — if you’re ready to transform how you think, feel, and play — you’re in the right place.

    ⛳ The Passionate Golfer Who’s Stuck

    You’ve worked on your swing, bought new clubs, maybe even taken lessons — but something’s still missing. You know you’re capable of more, yet frustration and overthinking hold you back.
    I’ll help you shift from fixing your swing to becoming the player who swings with confidence and trust every time.

    🏆 The Competitive Player Chasing Consistency

    You’ve got the skills. You can shoot low numbers. But when the pressure’s on, your mind gets in the way.
    Together, we’ll build your mental foundation — confidence, focus, identity, and calm — so you can perform your best when it matters most.

    💪 The Over-40 Golfer Who Wants His Edge Back

    You’ve achieved a lot in life, but your golf game feels stuck or fading. You want to enjoy the game again, play without tension, and see results that prove you’ve still got it.
    I’ll help you regain your edge, rebuild your belief, and start playing your best golf again — mentally sharp and emotionally grounded.

    🌟 The Common Thread

    All my students share one thing — they know they’re capable of more.
    They want to play great golf, but more importantly, they want to become great golfers.
    I help them do exactly that by mastering their mindset, building identity, and stepping into the player they were always meant to be.

  • 💻 Virtual Golf Lessons

    Train Anywhere. Improve Everywhere.

    You don’t need to be on the range to make real progress.
    With my Virtual Golf Lessons, you’ll get personalized coaching designed to help you play better golf from anywhere in the world.

    Each lesson blends mindset training, identity work, and simple strategies to create consistency and confidence in your game. I’ll help you quiet the noise, focus your energy, and build the habits and mental strength that lead to better shots — round after round.

    You’ll learn how to think clearly, trust your process, and show up as the player you were meant to be. Whether you’re chasing your lowest score or just want to enjoy the game more, virtual lessons give you the clarity and confidence to make it happen — no matter where you play.

    🧠 What You’ll Get:

    • Personalized coaching that fits your goals and schedule

    • Mental performance strategies to help you stay calm and focused

    • Confidence-building tools to strengthen your mindset on and off the course

    • Ongoing support and accountability to keep you progressing with purpose

    🎯 Perfect For:

    The passionate golfer who’s ready to break through mental blocks.
    The competitive player chasing consistency and confidence.
    The over-40 golfer who wants to find his edge again and enjoy the game.
    Anyone ready to unlock their greatness, improve quickly, and play the best golf of their life — from anywhere.

  • One hour in-person lessons are a great way to improve your mental game and swing at the same time. I will diagnose your swing and give you drills and tips to improve your action. Not only will I help you improve your ball striking but we will work on specific mental performance lessons that you can take right to the course.

    Improving your mental game and your swing will give you the best tools to lower your scores quickly. Each lesson will build on the last with an email follow up to make sure you retain what you learned and know what to work on.

    In person lessons are available locally. See list of locations here.

  • Virtual lessons are available anywhere in the world and are scheduled in the Eastern Standard Time Zone. 

    In-person lessons are given in Dayton and Cincinnati Ohio and surrounding areas at driving ranges, practice greens, golf courses or simulators.

    Here is a list of locations.

    Please email john@thejohnlemmon.com for questions regarding lesson locations or to book a group clinic at your club or school.  

    *Range, course or simulator fees could cost extra depending on location. 

About your coach:

John Lemmon is a lifelong golfer, teacher, and mental performance coach dedicated to helping players unlock their greatness.

With over 30 years in the game, John has competed, coached, and lived golf from every angle — from winning the Dayton City Amateur First Flight in 2017 to coaching a Division I high school team and working at top courses like Cassel Hills and Yankee Trace.

Through his decades of experience, John discovered a powerful truth:
👉 The real key to playing great golf isn’t just about mechanics — it’s about mindset, identity, and belief.

He helps golfers think less, trust more, and play their best golf by mastering the mental side of the game. His calm, steady, and science-backed approach blends performance psychology with energy and identity work, helping players shift from frustration to flow, and from doubt to confidence.

Whether it’s a weekend golfer chasing consistency or a serious player ready for a breakthrough, John helps every student become the golfer they were always meant to be and have more fun along the way.

Questions about mental performance golf coaching?

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