DP World Tour player Mike Lorenzo-Vera thanked his golf hero Tiger Woods while announcing his unexpected retirement from the sport.
The well-liked French golfer, aged 40, stepped away from competing in 2024 due to declining mental health.
In an extensive interview with bunkered, Lorenzo-Vera disclosed his struggles with anxiety and severe panic attacks.
Lorenzo-Vera returned to play at the Dubai Desert Classic at the beginning of the year but has only participated in three tournaments since then.
The golfer announced on Instagram Wednesday that he is retiring, explaining that his priorities have changed.
His final tournament will be the Omega European Masters in August.
“To my fans, I decided yesterday to end my golfing career,” he wrote.
“Twenty years with highs and lows. So much fun and tears. This game is insane. And I love it! It’s the best.
“I would like to thank all my fans, my family, my friends, everybody that worked with me, every sponsor that helped me, and of course the DP World Tour family, and all the players and caddies.”
He continued: “Special thanks to the man that gave me the passion, Jean Lamaison, the sand wedge wizard.
“And special thanks to four of my idols: Jose Maria Olazabal, Fred Couples, Davis Love III and, of course, the boss, Tiger Woods.
“It was fun, it was hard, it was fantastic. But I can’t do that anymore. My priorities have switched.
“I will play one last tournament at Crans Montana in August. It’s a very special place for me.
“Mercia, gracias, thank you”
