Mike Weir takes the stage for the 2024 @IntlTeam in his home country. 🇨🇦@mweirsy | @PresidentsCup pic.twitter.com/reOelHlIty
— PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) November 30, 2022
In an expected move, Mike Weir has been named captain of the International Team for the 2024 Presidents Cup, which returns to Royal Montreal Golf Club for the first time since 2007.
Weir has served as an assistant in three consecutive playings, most recently under the leadership of Trevor Immelman at the 2022 Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow Club.
Weir was also an assistant for Ernie Els in 2019 at Royal Melbourne Golf Club, in Australia. Weir’s first appearance dates back to 2017, serving for Nick Price at Liberty National Golf Club.
“Presidents Cup has become such a big part of my career, so to be here in this moment announced as captain of the 2024 International Team is surreal,” said Weir.
“When I look back, I have so many incredible memories associated with this event whether it be my debut in 2000, winning my singles match against Tiger (Woods) in 2007 at Royal Montreal, witnessing Ernie create the shield in 2019 and then, seeing Trevor carry that momentum in 2022,” he said.
“Now as I look with anticipation toward 2024, I couldn’t be more excited to lead the International Team into my home country of Canada for what will surely be the experience of a lifetime,” he added.
Weir, who was the first Canadian to ever compete in the Presidents Cup, has appeared in five Cups (2000, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009). An eight-time PGA Tour winner, he is 13-9-2 all-time at the Presidents Cup and one of six International Team members with 10 or more match wins in competition.
In 2007, the Presidents Cup was staged in Canada for the first time, with Weir delivering a 3-1-1 record highlighted by a 1-up victory over Tiger Woods in singles play.
This, the moment a lifelong dream is realized.
Mike Weir, the 2024 @PresidentsCup #IntlTeam Captain. pic.twitter.com/m1jsUftlkc
— Presidents Cup International Team (@IntlTeam) November 30, 2022
“As the International team captain in 2024, Mike Weir will continue the upward trend of the Internationals with his unwavering support for his players and the Presidents Cup,” said PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan.
“With his pedigree as a player combined with his history with the Presidents Cup, both as a player and a captain’s assistant, Mike is the right leader at the right time as the Presidents Cup returns to Montreal,” said Monahan.
“As an icon in his homeland, he certainly will have the full support for the Canadian fans in building a distinct home field advantage for the International Team,” he added.
The 52-year-old Weir currently competes on PGA Tour Champions, where he won his first title at the 2021 Insperity Invitational.
“We couldn’t be more excited to congratulate Mike and his family on this incredible honour,” said Presidents Cup executive director Ryan Hart.
“It will be a momentous occasion to welcome him home to Canada for what will be a historic moment in this country’s sports history, as evidenced by the incredible level of interest and support we have received from partners and fans in the city and throughout the country,” said Hart.
“It’s no secret that Canadian fans love their golf, so we’re excited to see the momentum build toward 2024 knowing one of their own has the reins of the International Team,” he said.
