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The 2022 PGA Championship is in its closing stages, and a young professional from Chile is leading the event heading into the final round. Mito Pereira played incredible golf in the first three rounds of the event and hit some fantastic shots at a challenging golf course. Moreover, Jack Nicklaus’ company recently acknowledged the same through a social media post.

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Jack Nicklaus’ company pens an encouraging message for Mito Pereira

Nicklaus companies made the social media post regarding the PGA Championship leader on May 19th through their Instagram account. The post congratulated Mito Pereira for leading the second major championship of the calendar year. At the same time, it also highlighted how both the golden bear and Mito are ambassadors of the same company.

They both represent the famous Investment bank Generational Group. Not to forget, Nicklaus companies include Jack’s different ventures that deal with building world-class golf facilities. At the same time, it also provides lifestyle products all over the globe under Jack Nicklaus and Golden Bear brands.

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They made the post with a lengthy statement as a token of appreciation for Mito’s brilliant play throughout the first three rounds. It also included a picture of Nicklaus with the young Chilean professional.

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The encouraging statement about Pereira said, “So happy to see our friend, @mito_pereira, leading the @pgachampionship heading into the final round tomorrow. Both @jacknicklaus and Mito are ambassadors for the @generationalgroup, and we are proud to be associated together with one of the country’s top investment banks. Good luck tomorrow, Mito!”

 

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Furthermore, the post will maybe encourage the young golf prodigy to wrap up the final round with a win. It will be his first major championship triumph. But only time will tell if the 27-year-old professional will be able to seal the deal on Sunday at the demanding Southern Hills Country Club. Will Mito be able to win?

What did Mito Pereira shoot in the third round yesterday?

Mito carded a round of one-under-par, 69 on a tough and challenging day at Southern Hills. He is currently at an overall score of nine-under-par. As a result, Pereira leads the major championship event with a one-shot lead, as he heads into the final round on Sunday. Moreover, the Chilian professional round of 69 included two birdies and two bogeys on the opening nine holes. As a result, he moved out in level-apr, 35. Mito made three birdies and two bogeys on the back nine. Who will win the 2022 PGA Championship?

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What do you think about the Instagram post? Share your views in the comment section.

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