Mike Weir inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame

Mike Weir was inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame on Saturday night at Huron Oaks, the course where the left-hander fell in love with the game.

“It’s special to do it here,” said Weir, the 2003 Masters champion. “I see a lot of family and friends. Obviously, it’s kind of where I grew up and where it all began for me. I feel good. It’s a great night.”

Mike Weir tied for second place at the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio this past weekend. The former Masters champion is starting to find his game as he prepares for next week’s challenging U.S. Open. Weir shot 71 on the final day (one-under-par) finishing the tournament at -6, which was two strokes back of third-time winner Kenny Perry. His course-management skill, exceptional short game, and accurate putting defined his 2003 Masters win and were apparent in his play this weekend. Weir will be in need of these assets, as well as more quality shots, to have any success at the coming U.S. Open.

“He looks under control,” said CBS analyst Peter Oosterhuis about Weir.

The 39-year-old Weir has eight PGA Tour victories, matching George Knudson for the most by a Canadian. During busy Presidents Cup week in Montreal in 2007, met and presented Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper with a personalized TaylorMade golf bag…Dropped the ceremonial puck before the Toronto Maple Leafs playoff game against the Philadelphia Flyers on April 14, 2003. Prior to 2003 Presidents Cup, gave teammates Team Canada hockey jerseys complete with names stitched on the back…Is friend of former NHL player Adam Oates. Practiced with NHL’s Washington Capitals at beginning of two-week break in late September 1999…At age 13, sought advice from Jack Nicklaus. In a letter, asked whether he should switch to playing right-handed. Response was to stick to natural swing…Three-time recipient (2000-1 and 2003) of Lionel Conacher Award, given to Canada’s Male Athlete of the Year. First golfer to be so honored since 1932…Received the Order of Canada in 2007, Canada’s highest civilian honor, and received the Order of Ontario in 2004. 2009 Canadian Golf Hall of Fame inductee…Established the Mike Weir Foundation in 2004. Runs annual event, the Mike Weir Miracle Golf Drive for Kids, to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network…Web site is mikeweir.com.

Weir’s Hall of Fame plaque was unveiled Saturday night and features a sketch along with a brief biography. An exhibit featuring Weir’s memorabilia has been on display at Glen Abbey.