Spain’s Ana Peláez Triviño says her mindset has “definitely changed” over the past few months as the Race to Costa del Sol number one prepares for a home event at this week’s La Sella Open.
It’s been a fantastic 2023 for Pelaez so far with three runner-up finishes helping catapult the Spanish star to the top of the season long standings on the Ladies European Tour (LET).
But with plenty on the line this year – including a potential spot at a home Solheim Cup in September – Peláez insists she is now dialling back the expectations and focusing on herself and her happiness.
“My mindset has definitely changed,” the 25 year-old explained. “It’s been maybe three or four months since I’ve started to focus more on myself. Sometimes I play golf and I try to do very well, not for me, but to be number one, to play Solheim Cup.
“I realised that’s not real, that’s not who I want to be. I want to focus on me, my happiness and what I enjoy, which is playing golf. If that means winning, being number one and playing Solheim Cup then great. But [I want to focus on] becoming a player that does not depend on a score or a win or a ranking to be happy. I would say I’m a different Ana and I hope this process keeps going for the rest of my life.”
Peláez is one of 15 Spanish players teeing up at the La Sella Open this week – a brand new tournament on the circuit boasting a prize fund of €1 million – and is hopeful the home crowds can provide a similar atmosphere to the one she experienced when she won her maiden LET title at the Madrid Ladies Open.
“It’s very nice to be home,” Peláez said. “I enjoy playing at home. It’s always a pleasure being in front of the Spanish crowds. It’s so nice to be here. My parents are coming out this week, my brother and his girlfriend, my coach, my manager, my mental coach, and hopefully a lot of local players from here!
“Madrid is a tournament I will never forget. I was playing, but the crowd being part of the game and played a big part in the victory. I always enjoy sharing everything with the crowds so hopefully this week I get to experience something similar.”
On top of local support, Peláez will also be drawing on an element of nostalgia this week having previously competed at the Final Lacoste Promesas at La Sella Golf Resort & Spa in 2013 – a junior golf series hosted by Jose Maria Olazabal and Miguel Angel Jimenez.
She said: “I arrived here a couple of days ago and…
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