Golf-Pereira says major nerves too much to overcome at PGA Championship


  • Golf
  • Monday, 23 May 2022

May 22, 2022; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Mito Pereira reacts to his tee shot on the 12th hole during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

TULSA, Oklahoma (Reuters) - Chilean Mito Pereira said the pressure of the PGA Championship proved too much to overcome on Sunday, as nerves cost him a one-shot lead on the final hole at Southern Hills Country Club.

Pereira had birdied on the par-four 18 the day before and told reporters he believed he would win his maiden major title on the hole Sunday.

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