On Monday, LIV Golf player Mito Pereira announced his retirement from professional golf. He said that he will go back to Chile and focus on his personal life.
The 30-year-old player has announced his decision through his former LIV team, Torque GC.
Here is what Pereira said in a statement.
“After many years connected to this beautiful sport, priorities naturally evolve. Today, my main desire is to step away from constant travel, return to Chile, and focus on my personal life.”
“Golf played a fundamental role in my life. It allowed me to grow both personally and professionally, to meet incredible people, experience different cultures, and set goals—most of which I was fortunate enough to achieve—taking steps I never imagined possible. I now begin a new chapter feeling happy, motivated, and at peace, without urgency about what the future may bring. I simply want you to know that I am well and proud of what I accomplished in this sport.”
He joined the LIV Golf in 2023 and was with Torque GC along with fellow countryman Joaquin Niemann. He won 13 professional worldwide titles. These titles include three on the Korn Ferry Tour during the 2020-21 season. He was the 12th person to get the “battlefield promotion.” This promotion earned him an instant jump to the PGA Tour. In the same year, he finished in a tie for third position at the Summer Olympics. However, he lost the bronze medal in a seven-way playoff.
After that, he played the 2022 PGA Championship. It was an event in his life that is famous for the wrong reasons.
After that, he competed for the international team at the 2022 President Cup. Right after that, he signed with a new upstart, Saudi-backed LIV Golf. In the first season at LIV Golf, he finished in 8th position. However, his career was never the same after he made the move to LIV Golf. he struggled in the next few seasons (2024 and 2025) at LIV Golf. He faced relegation for the 2026 season.
Now, Mito has announced his retirement from professional golf at the age of just 30.
“I spent many years living away from home, in another country, countless weeks in hotels and airports. Now, the time has come to pause,” Pereira added. “Chile is my place in the world, and my family is my reason for being. Golf taught me resilience, how to navigate both good and difficult moments, and how to make discipline and goals a way of life. I believe I am well prepared for what lies ahead. Thank you all.”
