Former LIV Golf star Mito Pereira has called it quits on professional golf. The 30-year-old golfer announced on Monday, December 22 that he was hanging up his golf clubs after considerable thought about the decision.
Mito Pereira shared a long post on Instagram and explained his decision to retire. He also thanked the tours, his fans and his supporters for their continuous support throughout his journey.
“Proud of the journey I’ve taken. Grateful to those who accompanied me along the way. Thank you all! 💪🏼,” he wrote in a caption.
Many golfers and sports personalities reacted to Mito Pereira’s retirement announcement. Here is a look at some of the reactions:
“Gonna miss you my friend. Enjoy being a father!! 🙌,” Peter Uihilein wrote.
“Great Mito! 💪🏻 Congratulations on your amazing career and beautiful family. Everyone knows their moment,” former Chilean Tennis star Fernando González wrote.
“Success Mito… all the best to you and your family. Hugs to all three of you,” Jhonattan Vegas commented.
“All the best my friend. You will be missed,” Graeme McDowell wrote.
“All the best Mito! It was a pleasure to play with you! 🙌,” Adrian Meronk posted.
“I wish you all the very best in the next chapter my friend. It was a pleasure to walk the fairways with you. You will missed ❤️” Richard Bland remarked.
Mito Pereira’s wins explored
Here’s a look at Mito Pereira’s wins in his career:
Professional wins (13)
Korn Ferry Tour wins (3)
- 2020: Country Club de Bogotá Championship (−20; 65-66-68-64): beat Ben Kohles by 2 strokes
- 2021: Rex Hospital Open (−21; 62-67-67-67): beat Stephan Jäger in a playoff
- 2021: BMW Charity Pro-Am (−27; 65-63-66-64): beat Justin Lower by 4 strokes
PGA Tour Latinoamérica wins (1)
- 2016: Roberto De Vicenzo Punta del Este Open Copa NEC (−16; 64-67-70-63): beat Tom Whitney by 5 strokes
TPG Tour wins (1)
- 2018: Andrés Romero Invitational (−11; 71-66-68): beat Paulo Pinto by 2 strokes
Chilean Tour wins (8)
- 2013: Abierto Las Brisas de Chicureo (−6; 282, amateur): beat Nicolás Geyger and Cristián León by 1 stroke
- 2015: Abierto de Marina Golf Rapel (−9; 70-65): beat Lucas Morandé by 4 strokes
- 2015: Abierto del Club de Polo (−9; 70-68-69): beat Juan Cerda by 4 strokes
- 2016: Abierto de Cachagua (−12; 65-68-71): beat Juan Cerda and Gabriel Morgan-Birke by 4 strokes
- 2017: Abierto Hacienda Chicureo (−13; 72-66-65): beat Gustavo Silva by 5 strokes
- 2019: Abierto de Cachagua (−23; 64-67-62): beat Joaquín Niemann by 7 strokes
- 2019: Abierto Marbella (−24; 64-67-65-68): beat Juan Cerda by 3 strokes
- 2019: Abierto Rocas de Santo Domingo (−19; 67-64-67-71): beat Mark Tullo by 3 strokes