Mike Weir News

O ne of the greatest Canadian golfers of all time was back on home soil Saturday to accept one of his sport's highest honours.

Lorne Rubenstein Published on Friday, Nov. 27, 2009 11:57PM EST T iger Woods is a celebrity whose popularity transcends the game that he has utterly dominated since turning professional in the late summer of 1996.

Mike Weir of the International Team watches a shot on the first hole during the Final Round Singles Matches of The Presidents Cup at Harding Park Golf Course on October 11, 2009 in San Francisco, California.

Mike Weir of Canada hits from the 18th tee during the second round of the Frys.com Open golf tournament, Friday, Oct.

International team member Mike Weir of Canada watches his tee shot on the 12th hole during their foursome match at the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Harding Park Golf Course in San Francisco, California October 8, 2009.

Michael Kirkpatrick of the Saint John Sea Dogs scored once as Team Quebec Major Junior Hockey League downed Team Russia 3-1 Monday in the opening game of the Canada-Russia Super Series.

Graham DeLaet of Weyburn, Sask., will be teaming up with Calgary's Stuart Anderson to represent Canada in the World Cup in China next week.

"A Two-time reigning league MVP Alex Ovechkin appears set to return from his injury layoff when the Washington Capitals visit the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.

Canada's Stephen Ames vaulted 22 spots up to No. 49 in the world golf rankings, which were released Monday.

Mike Weir officially will become a member of the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame later this month in Bright's Grove, Ont., and although some say Weir is too young for induction, his captain from the 2007 President Cup was pleased to hear that news.

After a three-year run at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, the Frys.com Open has a new home in Northern California.

Wade MacLauchlan, president of the University of Prince Edward Island, was presented with Canada's highest honour Thursday.

Gov. General MichaA lle Jean presents professional golfer Mike Weir with the Order of Canada during a ceremony in Ottawa.

Mike Weir will receive the Order of Canada on Thursday. Mike Weir's next major honour is only partly in recognition of what he's accomplished on a golf course.

Chris Baryla, of Vernon, B.C., has embarked down a path taken a couple of times by his buddy Jon Mills, of Belleville, who doesn't plan on giving directions unless he's asked.

Mike Weir and wife Bricia shortly after he was presented with the winner's cheque at the 1999 Air Canada Championship.

With just three more events on the 2009 PGA Tour schedule the Frys.com Open at the Tom Fazio designed Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale Arizona takes on a great deal of significance to those who need something special over the remaining few events of the year.

Mike Weir at a press conference at the Presidents Cup golf competition earlier this month.

Another day at the Frys.com Open, and another course record. This time it was 2007 champion Mike Weir, whose 9-under-par 61 during Sunday's final round of the PGA Tour tournament equaled the course record at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale.

Recovering from a late collapse, Troy Matteson birdied the second playoff hole to beat Jamie Lovemark and Rickie Fowler in the Frys.com Open on Sunday at Grayhawk Golf Club.