Veteran Mike Weir Appointed as 2024 Presidents Cup International Captain

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[Asia Economy Reporter Seohee Lee] Mike Weir (Canada) has been appointed as the captain of the International Team for the 2024 Presidents Cup, a golf international team competition.

The PGA Tour announced on the 1st that Weir, a Canadian, was selected as the captain of the International Team (excluding Europe) for the Presidents Cup, which will be held from September 24 to 29, 2024, in Montreal, Canada.

The Presidents Cup is a men's golf competition between the United States and the International Team. The tournament is held every two years, and the 2024 event is scheduled to take place in September at the Royal Montreal Golf Club in Montreal, Canada.

European players are excluded from the Presidents Cup International Team because the Ryder Cup, a men's golf competition between the United States and Europe, is held separately.

Mike Weir was chosen as captain due to his extensive experience. He served as the International Team's vice-captain for three consecutive Presidents Cups in 2017, 2019, and this year. This year, he assisted captain Trevor Immelman in his vice-captain role.

Additionally, Weir has rich experience competing in the Presidents Cup. In 2000, he became the first Canadian player to participate in the Presidents Cup, recording a player record of 13 wins, 2 draws, and 9 losses.

Jay Monahan, PGA Tour Commissioner, said, "Weir will lead the team well and continue the upward momentum of the International Team. Considering his career as a player and his record as both a player and vice-captain in the Presidents Cup, next year's tournament in Montreal is the perfect time for Weir to serve as captain," explaining the reason for his selection.

Weir expressed his thoughts, saying, "The Presidents Cup is such a big part of my golf life. I still can't believe that I have been appointed as the captain of the International Team. Serving as captain in a tournament held in my home country, Canada, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I am really excited and looking forward to it."

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