‘RIP’: John Daly and the Golf World Joins In to Mourn With LIV Golf Icon Pat Perez on ‘The Saddest Day’ of His Life

Death is an inevitable reality of life. One that is irrevocable and often bitter. Acknowledging these facts, the LIV Golf Icon Pat Perez poured his heart out on Monday through an Instagram post. The post delivered disheartening news concerning the 3-time PGA Tour winner.

He described it as “the saddest day” of his life. The intensity and rawness behind his words struck the emotional cord of the fans who joined the golfer in mourning his loss. Other golf icons like John Daly also couldn’t help but pay his condolences on this melancholic tragedy.

Pat Perez composed and delivered a deeply felt message for his younger brother

Sibling relationships are precious. It is a bond that can never be replaced by any other. Along similar lines, 24th July 2023 witnessed Pat Perez delivering the disheartening news related to his younger brother, Mike Perez’s demise. While delivering this shocking news, Pat Perez reminisced about how great a person Mike Perez was.

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Patrick continued: “We had so much fun together growing up and he was always in my corner. We did everything together.” The golf icon mourning the loss of a partner who wanted “nothing but his happiness” revealed that he couldn’t believe this day had come when he had to say goodbye to his younger brother.

The 43-year-old’s unconditional support was a source of continuous encouragement for the LIV golfer. Lamenting this tragedy, the 47-year-old golfer said, “It’s hard to believe that I won’t be able to call him anymore and we won’t be able to spend time with each other.”

Mike Perez — an exceptional human and an earnest professional

While mentioning their attachment and talking about his vibrant personality, the older sibling wrote how Mike Perez was the life of the party. Everyone who knew the younger sibling loved him for his happy and upbeat personality. Along with other interests, Mike Perez also shared the same passion for the game as the golf professional did.

His love for golf could be witnessed in the 28 years he spent dedicated to the sport as a professional. Not only that, he was also World Golf Teachers Federation Master Professional. This allowed Mike Perez to be among the Top 60 Professional Golf Teachers. It is clear that the younger of the Perez brothers devoted his skills to sharing knowledge and spreading love for golf.

It was not only Pat Perez who shared about the lively nature his brother always carried. Other professional stars and golf enthusiasts also admitted to the same. They too chimed in with their solicitude for the Perez family and sent them their prayers.

Daly, Uihlein and others join the golf world to pour out heartfelt condolences to Pat Perez

The Instagram post uploaded by Pat Perez shocked the golf community overall. Several teammates of the golfer, along with the numerous fans, replied with their words of consolation. Golf icon John Daly was one of the first people to comment with his commemoration, “So sorry as this is worst news to hear! Luv u brother & know we all will miss him! Thinkin of you all.”

Peter Uihlein, his 4Aces teammate, wrote, “Thoughts and prayers to you and your family PP.” Chan Kim of Japan Golf Tour offered his condolences as well, commenting, “Sorry for your loss PP. Mikey will be missed by all.”

Fans also chimed in with their heartful commiseration. One follower, acknowledging the bond between the two, wrote, “So sorry, Pat. May he live forever in your heart.” Others continued to reply with how sad and devasting the news was. “RIP, Unimaginably sad Pat. I’m so sorry for your loss,” wrote one. Another wrote: “Sorry for your loss bro.” One fan said: “I’m going to miss him.”

The comments under the post clearly indicated how deeply Mike Perez impacted several lives. And he is sure to be remembered for his buoyant personality.

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