Perez 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
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