Progress over perfectionism – Lynn University

Like many athletes, Hoyos placed immense pressure on herself throughout her golf career to overcome challenges and succeed. These high expectations, coupled with a perfectionist mind frame, held her back from executing and enjoying the sport she grew up loving.

Hoyos realized she had to make a mental change if she wanted to be great. During matches, she started letting go and not allow a bad shot to determine the outcome of her overall performance. Hoyos credits her strong mentality as the catalyst for change during her last season at Lynn.

Letting go is the best course of action, said Hoyos. How you react to moments of stress will determine the outcome.

This positive mindset elevated her game and validated her position as a high-caliber athlete. On the last day of Nationals, Coach Keith Larson officially announced that Hoyos won the PING Womens Golf Association (WGCA) Division II Player of the Year award. In addition, Hoyos earned WGCA First Team All-American honors, she was a WGCA All-South Region first-team honoree, the 2023 Sunshine State Conference Golfer of the Year with First-Team All-SSC honors and was also a Honda DII Athlete of the Year finalist. With her new mentality for the game and support from her teammates, she felt on top of the world. It was a great season for me and the whole team. My season at Lynn was a perfect way to end my career as a collegiate athlete.

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Progress over perfectionism - Lynn University