USAPerez is one of the biggest characters in golf and a joy to watch, with a penchant for saying exactly what’s on his mind. The American turned pro in 1997 and won four tournaments before joining the LIV Golf League. Perez was a member of the 4Aces squad that dominated the 2022 LIV Golf team competition, and finished first in the 2023 regular season points standings, before falling in the match-play style Team Championship.
QUICK FACTS ...
Golfer you most admire? Tiger because he is greatest of all time
Number of holes-in-one? 5
If you could play any course in the world, it would be … Silverleaf – home course
Round of golf you’ve enjoyed the most? Miami 2022
Shot that gives you the most difficulty? High draw with driver
Most interesting thing about being a professional golfer? The grind
Stats
Winner of four tournaments worldwide.
His three wins since 2009 have come in three different countries.
Has finished inside the top 10 in more than one-third of his worldwide starts.
Reached a career-best 16th in the world rankings in January 2018.
Has spent more than 70 weeks of his career as a top 50 player.
Has made the cut in 17 of 27 major starts.
STARTS AND FINISHES
Masters
Starts: 4
Best finish: 18th (2017)
Top 10s: 0
Cuts made: 2
PGA Championship
Starts: 12
Best finish: 6th (2005)
Top 10s: 3
Cuts made: 9
U.S. Open
Starts: 6
Best finish: 36th (2008, 2018)
Top 10s: 0
Cuts made: 3
Open Championship
Starts: 5
Best finish: 17th (2018)
Top 10s: 0
Cuts made: 3