Career Timeline of Mike Weir: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Mike Weir made an impact.

Mike Weir is a Canadian professional golfer, now on the PGA Tour Champions. A left-handed player, he achieved a top-10 world ranking for over 110 weeks between 2001 and 2005. Weir is most famous for winning the 2003 Masters Tournament, making him the only Canadian male golfer to win a major championship.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1988: Ontario Junior Championship win

In 1988, Mike Weir won the Ontario Junior Championship while attending St. Clair Secondary School in Sarnia.

1990: Ontario Amateur Championship win

In 1990, Mike Weir won the Ontario Amateur Championship.

1991: Tied for 2nd at the Canadian Amateur Championship

In 1991, Mike Weir tied for second at the Canadian Amateur Championship.

1992: Weir Turns Professional

In 1992, Mike Weir turned professional and began playing on the Canadian Professional Golf Tour.

1992: Ontario Amateur Championship win and All-American selection

In 1992, Mike Weir won the Ontario Amateur Championship and was selected as an All-American on the Second Team at BYU.

1994: Corey Pavin won the Nissan Open

In 1994, Corey Pavin won the Nissan Open.

1995: Corey Pavin won the Nissan Open

In 1995, Corey Pavin won the Nissan Open.

1998: Reached PGA Tour

In 1998, Mike Weir first reached the PGA Tour but lost his playing privileges due to insufficient performance.

1999: Brennan Little as caddy

From 1999, Brennan Little was Mike Weir's caddy.

1999: First PGA Tour Win at the Air Canada Championship

In 1999, Mike Weir achieved his first PGA Tour win at the Air Canada Championship in Surrey, British Columbia. This victory marked the first time in 45 years that a Canadian won a PGA Tour event in Canada.

2001: Spent over 110 weeks in the top-10 of the Official World Golf Ranking

In 2001, Mike Weir spent over 110 weeks in the top-10 of the Official World Golf Ranking.

2001: Won The Tour Championship in a Playoff

In 2001, Mike Weir won The Tour Championship in a playoff.

2003: Won the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic and Nissan Open

In 2003, Mike Weir started the season strong by winning the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic in Palm Springs, California, and then followed with a win at Riviera Country Club near Los Angeles, at the Nissan Open.

2003: Tied for Third at the U.S. Open and Won Lou Marsh Trophy

In 2003, Mike Weir tied for third at the U.S. Open, which moved him to third in the Official World Golf Ranking. He also won the Lou Marsh Trophy for outstanding Canadian athlete of the year.

2003: Weir Wins the Masters Tournament

In 2003, Mike Weir won the Masters Tournament, becoming the first Canadian male to win a major championship. During that year, Weir also spent time in the top-10 of the Official World Golf Ranking.

2003: European Tour Membership

Mike Weir activated his European Tour membership in 2012, which he earned after winning the Masters in 2003.

February 2004: Won Consecutive Championships at the Nissan Open

In February 2004, Mike Weir won consecutive championships at the Nissan Open, becoming the sixth player in Nissan Open history to achieve back-to-back wins.

2004: Maintained Top Ten World Ranking

In 2004, Mike Weir maintained his position in the world's top ten ranking.

2005: Creekside Estate Winery Produced Wine for Weir

In 2005, Creekside Estate Winery began producing wine for Mike Weir.

2005: Spent over 110 weeks in the top-10 of the Official World Golf Ranking

In 2005, Mike Weir spent over 110 weeks in the top-10 of the Official World Golf Ranking.

October 2007: Won Fry's Electronics Open

In October 2007, Mike Weir won the Fry's Electronics Open, tying him with George Knudson for most PGA Tour wins by a Canadian with eight.

December 17, 2007: Thomson Corporation Announced as Lead Corporate Sponsor

On December 17, 2007, The Thomson Corporation (now Thomson Reuters) announced it would be the lead corporate sponsor for Mike Weir for a five-year term, replacing Bell Canada.

2007: Released Various Wines

As of 2007, Creekside Estate Winery had released a Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc, Cabernet-Merlot, Cabernet-Shiraz and Icewine for Mike Weir. His Icewine Vidal was named by Travel + Leisure Golf magazine as one of its top five golf-related wines.

2007: Runner-Up Finish at Byron Nelson Championship

In 2014, Mike Weir had his best result since his last win in 2007 at the Byron Nelson Championship.

2007: Won Insperity Invitational

Mike Weir's May 2021 Insperity Invitational win was his first worldwide win since 2007.

January 2008: Thomson Corporation Started as Lead Corporate Sponsor

In January 2008, Thomson Corporation started as the lead corporate sponsor for Mike Weir.

2008: Announced Plans to Open Own Winery

In the summer of 2008, Mike Weir announced plans to open his own winery.

March 2010: Reported Return to Instructor Mike Wilson

In March 2010, Golf Digest magazine reported that Mike Weir had returned to working with instructor Mike Wilson, who was his coach during his most successful period in the early 2000s.

October 2010: Reduced Reliance on Swing Coach Mike Wilson

In October 2010, Mike Weir said he was planning to rely less on swing coach Mike Wilson.

2010: Participated in Telus Skins Game

Aside from the five-man 2010 Telus Skins Game, Mike Weir's May 2021 Insperity Invitational win was his first worldwide win since 2007.

2010: Runner-Up Finish at Byron Nelson Championship

In 2014, Mike Weir had his first top ten since 2010 at the Byron Nelson Championship

2010: Injury Plagued Season

Mike Weir experienced an injury-plagued 2010 season.

2010: Season Ended Early Due to Injury

Mike Weir's 2010 season ended early with a torn ligament on his right elbow.

2010: Brennan Little as caddy

Until 2010, Brennan Little was Mike Weir's caddy.

January 2011: Hired Pete Bender as caddy

In January 2011, Mike Weir hired veteran caddie Pete Bender.

July 2011: Rehired Mike Bennett and Andy Plummer

In July 2011, Mike Weir rehired 'stack and tilt' creators Mike Bennett and Andy Plummer.

2011: Played on Major Medical Exemption

Mike Weir began 2011 on a major medical exemption after an injury-plagued 2010 season. He was demoted to the Past Champions category due to his performance.

2011: Injury Plagued Season

Mike Weir experienced an injury-plagued 2011 season.

2012: Began Season at AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am

In 2012, Mike Weir began his season at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am after six months out of the game due to elbow surgery. He activated his European Tour membership, which he earned after winning the Masters in 2003.

2013: Regained PGA Tour Playing Privileges

In 2013, Mike Weir used a special exemption to regain his PGA Tour playing privileges.

2014: Runner-Up Finish at Byron Nelson Championship

In 2014, Mike Weir nearly earned his first win in seven years at the Byron Nelson Championship, finishing two strokes behind Brendon Todd. This runner-up finish was his best result since his last win in 2007.

July 17, 2015: Withdrew from RBC Canadian Open and Took Leave of Absence

On July 17, 2015, Mike Weir withdrew from the RBC Canadian Open and took an indefinite leave of absence from golf competition. He announced this decision on his Twitter account.