Popular DP World Tour pro Mike Lorenzo-Vera played the final round of his professional career overnight (Australian time). And he had some special company with him.<\/p>\n
The 40-year-old Frenchman announced his retirement in April due to ongoing mental health struggles, but planned to play one final event, this week\u2019s Omega European Masters<\/a>. The tournament in Switzerland holds a significant spot in his heart because it was there a decade ago when he found out<\/a> his father had died.<\/p>\n RELATED: Korn Ferry Tour pro buys $20 training aid after missed cut<\/a><\/p>\n Lorenzo-Vera had previously taken a break from the game last year, growing weary of the travelling lifestyle and pressure of pro golf. He called this the \u201cperfect\u201d setting for his farewell.<\/p>\n \u201cI could have said my wrist hurts, but it was just the brain that was hurting,\u201d he told europeantour.com. \u201cIt\u2019s important [to talk], because I received a lot of messages saying what I said was what they were living. It just gives the advice to maybe speak to someone.\u201d<\/p>\n Lorenzo-Vera is also retiring to spend more time with his family, and his two kids, in a sweet moment, joined him for a walk down his final hole of the second round in Switzerland.<\/p>\n Mike Lorenzo-Vera is joined by is children as he takes his final tee shot on the DP World Tour \ud83d\udc99#OEM2025<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/QxENg0vQpZ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 DP World Tour (@DPWorldTour) August 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Minutes later, Lorenzo-Vera finished off his two days with a par. He was then embraced by his close friends and playing partners Alexander Levy and Marcel Siem before exiting the 18th green with his children.<\/p>\n Mike Lorenzo-Vera’s professional playing career comes to an end \ud83d\ude4c<\/p>\n Thanks for memories, Mike. #OEM2025<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/73wdYiseyX<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 DP World Tour (@DPWorldTour) August 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Lorenzo-Vera has been a pro for 20 years, making 285 starts on the DP World Tour, including five career runner-up finishes. His best finish in a major championship was T-16 at the 2019 PGA Championship at Bethpage Black.<\/p>\n