Canadian golf legend and Canadian Golf Hall of Fame member Mike Weir will captain Team International at the 2025 World Champions Cup supporting Shriners Children’s, set for December 4–7 at Feather Sound Country Club in Clearwater, Fla.
The event features three six-player teams — Team USA, Team Europe and Team International — competing in a three-day series of nine-hole matches that blend team and singles formats. Former U.S. Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk, a back-to-back RBC Canadian Open champion (2006, 2007), will lead the American side, while 2011 Open Champion Darren Clarke will guide Team Europe.
Weir, 54, returns to a familiar leadership role after serving as captain of the International Team at the 2024 Presidents Cup in Montréal. The eight-time PGA TOUR winner and 2003 Masters champion is expected to take on a player-captain role again in this competition.
“It’s an honour to lead Team International in this format,” Weir said. “I admired the inaugural event last year and can’t wait to get our name on the trophy.”
The World Champions Cup debuted in 2023 and features players from the PGA TOUR Champions circuit representing their regions. Each team’s six-player roster is determined through a mix of automatic qualifiers, career achievement selections and captain’s picks.
Two players per team automatically qualify based on their position in the Charles Schwab Cup standings, rewarding consistent performance throughout the PGA TOUR Champions season. One or more additional spots are filled by career achievement selections, recognizing players with major victories or significant international resumes. The remaining positions are captain’s picks, allowing leaders such as Weir to select players who best fit team chemistry, strategy and match-play experience.
This structure ensures a balance of current form and proven pedigree, resulting in a competitive and star-studded field.
Weir’s participation continues a strong Canadian presence on the senior stage. He remains one of Canada’s most decorated golfers — the first and only Canadian male to win a major championship — and a key figure in shaping the country’s international golf profile.
Proceeds from the event support Shriners Children’s, with coverage available on ESPN platforms.
