May 22, 2022; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Mito Pereira chips on to the third green during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament. Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports

Mito Pereira admits pressure contributed to 18th hole double-bogey

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 5/22/22

Mito Pereira looked like he had the yips on the 18th hole of the PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Sunday. He admitted just as much after the tournament.

Pereira entered the final hole of the tournament holding the lead by a stroke but he blew it by hitting his drive into the water on 18. He ended up with a double-bogey on 18 and finished the tournament at -4, which was behind Justin Thomas and Will Zalatoris.

Pereira spoke with CBS’ Amanda Balionis after the tournament and talked about what happened on 18.

“I guess you have so much pressure in your body that you maybe don’t even know what you’re doing,” Pereira said.

“You have so much pressure in your body you don’t even know what you’re doing.” Mito Pereira able to laugh off (at least publicly) an all-time tough loss. Incredible moment. Props to him for even talking about it. pic.twitter.com/B2Y0qRe2TS

— Alex Myers (@AlexMyers3) May 22, 2022