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Players - Bios Select a Player ![]() Mike Weir Birthdate: May 12, 1970 Country: Canada Best Masters Finish: 1 (2003) Past Masters Results Related News, Photos & Interviews
(1, 14, 16, 17, 18) Winner of the 2003 Masters. Sank a clutch seven-foot par putt on the 72nd hole to force a playoff, then defeated Len Mattiace on the first extra hole to claim the Green Jacket. One of only four champions to score a bogey-free final round. Became the first Canadian and first left-hander to win the Masters. Two top 10s already in 2009, a T3 at the Bob Hope and runner-up finish at Pebble Beach. Had eight PGA TOUR top 10s in 2008, including second place finishes at the Deutsche Bank Championship and Memorial Tournament. Finished T8 at the 2007 British Open. Topped World No. 1 Tiger Woods in Canadian homeland in the Presidents Cup after joining the team as a Captain's Pick. In 2006 was T6 at the US Open and sixth at the PGA Championship. Winner of eight PGA TOUR titles including two in 2003 plus the Masters. First Canadian to play in the Presidents Cup setting the precedent in 2000 and has competed on four teams. At 13, wrote to Jack Nicklaus asking whether he should switch to playing right-handed. Response was to stick to natural swing. Tenth Masters appearance.
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