Mito Pereira, a 30-year-old golfer, has made the decision to retire from professional golf. The Chilean golfer joined the LIV Golf League in 2023 and earned a solid amount in his first two seasons. 

However, after a slightly weaker season, Pereira was relegated from the league, and even then there were speculations about his future. A few weeks ago, his manager pointed out that Pereira had broken his collarbone and that he was thinking about the next steps in his career.

Pereira has now officially confirmed that he is stepping away from golf and that his focus is to return to Chile and enjoy his time in the country of his birth. 

"After many years connected to this beautiful sport, priorities naturally evolve," Pereira said on an Instagram post. 

"Today, my main desire is to step away from constant travel, return to Chile, and focus on my personal life."

Pereira has had many shining moments in his career, but the 2022 PGA Championship is a moment he will never forget. With a three-shot lead going into the final round and one shot ahead on the 18th hole, Pereira made a double bogey and failed to win this tournament. 

Such a moment certainly caused him frustration and must have had a strong impact on him.

Joining LIV Golf, he had some interesting moments, and two top three finishes represented the highlights of his adventure in the controversial league.

However, it was far from his goals. 

In the end, Pereira emphasized that the time has come for a break and that he feels a responsibility towards his family. 

Mito does not shy away from the fact that golf has provided him with important lessons throughout his life.

"I spent many years living away from home, in another country, countless weeks in hotels and airports," he wrote. "Now, the time has come to pause. 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."