Mike Weir's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 10, 2026

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Mike Weir.

Mike Weir is a Canadian professional golfer, currently on the PGA Tour Champions. A left-handed player, he reached a peak ranking in the top-10 for over 110 weeks between 2001 and 2005. His most significant achievement is winning the 2003 Masters Tournament, making him the only Canadian male golfer to ever win a major championship.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1988: Ontario Junior Championship

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

1990: Ontario Amateur Championship

In 1990, Mike Weir won the Ontario Amateur Championship.

1992: Ontario Amateur Championship and All-American Selection at BYU

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

1999: First PGA Tour Win

In 1999, Mike Weir achieved his first PGA Tour win at the Air Canada Championship in Surrey, British Columbia, making him the first Canadian to win a PGA Tour event in Canada in 45 years. He also shared the 54 holes lead at the 1999 PGA Championship with Tiger Woods but finished T-10.

2001: Won The Tour Championship

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

2003: Won Bob Hope Chrysler Classic and Nissan Open

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

2003: Won the Masters Tournament

In April 2003, Mike Weir won the Masters Tournament at Augusta, Georgia, becoming the only Canadian male to win a professional major championship at the time, and only the second left-handed golfer to win any of the four majors.

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

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

February 2004: Won Consecutive Championships at 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, and the first since Corey Pavin (1994, 1995).

October 2007: Won Fry's Electronics Open

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

2007: Released Multiple Wine Varieties

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: Best Result Since His Last Win In 2007

In 2014, Mike Weir's runner-up finish was his best result since his last win in 2007.

2010: First Top Ten Since 2010

In 2014, Mike Weir had his first top ten finish since 2010.

2013: Regained PGA Tour Playing Privileges

In 2013, Mike Weir used a special exemption reserved for the top 25 on the career PGA Tour money list to regain his PGA Tour playing privileges.

2014: Runner-Up Finish at Byron Nelson Championship

In 2014, playing on a top 50 career money list exemption, Mike Weir nearly earned his first win in seven years at the Byron Nelson Championship, finishing two strokes behind Brendon Todd. It was his first top ten since 2010 and best result since his last win in 2007, elevating him over 350 places in the world rankings.

May 2021: Won Insperity Invitational

In May 2021, Mike Weir won his first tournament on the PGA Tour Champions, the Insperity Invitational in Woodlands, Texas. It was his first worldwide win since 2007.