Welcome To

The Mental Side of Golf

Who We Serve

Your Golf Deserves Your Best Mind

For nearly a decade, The Mental Side of Golf has helped:

competitive juniors
parents of young golfers
college-bound athletes
coaches and academies
Korn Ferry
Senior LPGA
and PGA golfers

We have trained the minds of golfers just like you!

Start your Mental Mastery journey today!

The Story

Meet Coach J

Johnathan Loper
Mental Performance Coach & Founder of The Mental Side of Golf

I’ve always believed golf is more than a game — it’s one of life’s greatest teachers. It reveals how we think, how we respond to pressure, and how we grow through challenge. As an Olympic level mental performance coach, I help golfers strengthen the one part of their game that travels with them every round: their mindset. I created The Mental Side of Golf to help players develop the tools needed to compete with confidence, manage pressure, overcome self-doubt, and perform with clarity when it matters most. Whether you're a competitive junior, collegiate player, dedicated amateur, or someone who simply loves the game, my goal is to help you build a mental edge that improves not only your golf — but the way you approach challenges in life.

What Mental Mastery Does for Your G0lf

The Mental Side of Golf was developed to help golfers like you strengthen your mindset, overcome self-doubt, manage pressure, and ultimately lower your scores. The best part? These skills don’t just improve your golf game they help you grow as a person.

We help golfers with:

confidence
focus
emotional regulation
bouncing-back after mistakes
pre-round preparation
tournament mindset - both in practice, and during a tournament
communication between caddy/parent, player, and coach

Adversity in Action

Over the years, I’ve faced my fair share of setbacks. My clubs were stolen, and it took months to get them back. A wrist injury sidelined me for nearly six years. I’ve broken clubs in frustration and questioned why I even play this game. But I never walked away. Now I share the lessons I have learned from Olympians, professionals, juniors, and my own journey to help people just like you take it to the next level

Perseverance Results

For every challenge, there’s been a triumph. I’ve had a hole-in-one, competed on a national golf tour, and played the game in multiple countries. I’ve worked with PGA, Senior LPGA, Korn Ferry, collegiate, junior, and weekend golfers, as well as elite athletes ranging from 8-year-olds to Olympians and U.S. Army Rangers. Since 2010, I’ve been training athletes, helping them navigate the mental adversities that come with competitive performance. If you love this game, I’ve probably worked with someone just like you.

Let’s Get to Work

The Mental Side of Golf provides tailored programing that inspires YOU to overcome obstacles and achieve your absolute best self, on and off the course! Golf is a tough sport. It is mentally draining, and every shot is a unique challenge.

The Mental Side of Golf will share the tools required to focus the mind on the right thing at the right time to sink more birdies.

Let's be clear, there is no magic pill. This will require you to work. If you have what it takes to overcome the Mental game, you will beat your competitors more often, and The Mental Side of Golf can get you there.

I’m passionate about golf, its life lessons, and helping players at every level unlock their full potential. Whether you're a golfer, parent, coach, caddie, or academy director, I’m here to support your journey.

Ready to take your mental game to the next level? Let’s get started.

Mission

The Mental Side of Golf helps golfers build their most resilient minds so they can perform with confidence, on and off the course.

Vision

The Mental Side of Golf strives to become a trusted mental performance resource for golfers, parents, coaches, and academies wo want lasting growth, not quick-fix hype.