Mike Weir announces captain's assistants for Presidents Cup in Montreal
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International captain Mike Weir will have plenty of Presidents Cup experience at his side this September at Royal Montreal.
On Monday, Weir announced Ernie Els, Trevor Immleman, Geoff Ogilvy and Camilo Villegas as captain’s assistants for this summer’s Presidents Cup.
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“I am excited to announce Ernie, Trevor, Geoff and Camilo as my captain’s assistants for the 2024 Presidents Cup,” Weir said. “The four of them each have their own special history with this event and today’s announcement is a mere formality, as we have been working closely together through the years to ensure the International Team continues its momentum from 2019 and 2022.
“The culture and close-knit nature tied to this team is foundational to everything we will do heading into Montreal.”
Both Els and Immelman previously have served as International captains of the biennial event. Weir will be the first Canadian captain.
The culture of the International Team took a large step forward in Melbourne at the 2019 Presidents Cup under Els’ leadership, where his underdog squad nearly pulled off an upset over the Tiger Woods-captained Americans before losing 16-14.
“Mike has been a longtime friend, is a true icon of sport in his home country, and it’s an honour to participate captain’s assistant as his captain’s assistant as he leads the International Team into Montreal in 2024,” Els said. “This team has built a lot of momentum over the past five years, and I am eager to get to work and ensure our players are prepared to compete in Canada.”
Immelman capatained the International side two years ago at Quail Hollow.
“Being a part of this team means a great deal to me and is something I have put my heart and soul into over the years,” Immelman said. “This team has been resilient through adversity and is building a foundation for the future that we have taken immense pride in. I could not be more excited to support Mike as he leads a team of guys into Montreal that are fully committed to playing for our shield and representing the International Team.”
Unless there is a last-minute change of policies there will be no LIV golfers eligible to play in the Presidents Cup, which is owned by the PGA Tour.
The Presidents Cup runs September 26-29 at Royal Montreal.
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