MITO WALKS AWAY - December 23rd, 2025

We break down Mito Pereira’s stunning exit from professional golf, the chaotic race for the final Masters invites, and the big money moves shaking up the LIV offseason.MITO HANGS IT UPMito Pereira shocks the golf world by announcing his retirement at age 30 following his relegation from LIV Golf, citing severe burnout and a desire to return to life in Chile.The decision comes after a lingering collarbone injury and admits the shadow of his heartbreaking collapse at the 2022 PGA Championship never fully faded.A somber reminder of the mental toll of the tour, as Pereira chooses peace at home over the grind of Q-School.LIV’S HOT STOVEAfter failing to land Si Woo Kim for the new South Korean "Becko East" franchise, LIV Golf makes an aggressive pivot in the transfer market.The league has reportedly extended an eight-figure offer to World No. 32 Max Greyserman to replace Ben Campbell on the RangeGoats.Si Woo Kim remains on the PGA Tour, explicitly citing his desire to chase Presidents Cup legacy over the guaranteed payday.THE MASTERS CUTOFFThe final OWGR push for Augusta delivers drama as Ryan Gerard clutches a runner-up finish in Mauritius to secure spot #46, while Sam Stevens squeezes in at #50.Heartbreak for Taylor Pendrith, who finishes the year at #51, missing the automatic invite by a fraction of a point.Michael Brennan continues his meteoric rise from the Americas tour to book his ticket to the 2026 Masters.TGL SEASON 2Tiger Woods transitions to a non-playing captain role following disc replacement surgery, with Tom Kim noting the immense pressure Tiger is placing on the team to win.The SoFi Center reveals significant venue tweaks, including flattened bunkers, larger greens, and new audio feeds for the broadcast.Quick HitsJT misses Rahm at Riv • Paige Spiranac steps back from socials • Rory’s 18 club memberships Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.