Mike Weir Revitalization.

[Ignatius Reilly]

Re: Mike Weir Revitalization.

I think that 90% of us would agree that there is no chance that he makes the Fed Ex playoffs, and unless he can move up into the 150 category, then what status does he have anywhere? Would he be granted spots on the Canadian (Mackenzie) tour? What else is there other than perhaps sponsors exemptions and past champion status?

At this point he's becoming Canada's premature Jack Nicklaus.

Is that bad?

[4underthru9]

Re: Mike Weir Revitalization.

More on Weirsy:

This is a strange one. He bogeyed the par-4 first hole, teed off on the par-5 second, and then walked off. With a 2-over 73 on Thursday, the lefty was 3-over through 19 holes and facing a mountain to climb to make the cut. That he didn't cite an injury is telling, but we don't have the information necessary to determine if his actual reasoning is regarding himself or something else in his life. What we do know is that this is his 11th mid-tournament WD in 423 PGA TOUR starts as a professional; it's his third this season. A T21 at the CIMB Classic remains his only payday in 18 starts in 2014-15. He's full exempt via the 2013-14 money list, so at least he's not burning exemptions a younger talent could use. For the time being, Weir is scheduled to play in next week's Barbasol Championship.

[IrishGuy1979]

Re: Mike Weir Revitalization.

Out of the Canadian Open - taking time off for personal reasons

https://twitter.com/MikeWeir/status/622106620286382080

I have decided to take some time off from golf competition for personal reasons. Thanks to my fans for their support.

[dciccoritti]

Re: Mike Weir Revitalization.

I hope everything is ok and he's just taking a break.

[Gwelfgulfer]

Re: Mike Weir Revitalization.

I hope everything is ok and he's just taking a break.

I think that the family excuse is just that, an excuse. Playing extremely poorly all year and entering a week stretch where he has a ton of focus on him and won't likely even make the cut.

[TourIQ]

Re: Mike Weir Revitalization.

I think that the family excuse is just that, an excuse. Playing extremely poorly all year and entering a week stretch where he has a ton of focus on him and won't likely even make the cut.

I think you read between the lines.

[Zebb]

Re: Mike Weir Revitalization.

There are reports that he has primary custody of his two children following his divorce. I have 12 and 6 year old daughters full time on my own and it is tough to keep on top of everything. If I had his resources I would be taking as much time off as possible.

[FATZ]

Re: Mike Weir Revitalization.

Tiger should follow suit, his showings are even worse.

[Johnrw]

Re: Mike Weir Revitalization.

To me this is the first step he has taken on the road to recovery. Being with family for an extended time will refresh him and he needs to make sure his kids are doing the right thing, and having their dad around will make that easier. Will I don't think he is making an excuse I think the decision is based on how his personal life has been affected by the game of golf. One thing for certain is that the very best have the mental strength to be great and making this change will hopefully help him in his belief about himself. Being a great parent IMHO is just as important as being a great golfer. I have been critical of his decisions in the past, but I do thing this is the best one he could have made.

[4underthru9]

Re: Mike Weir Revitalization.

There are reports that he has primary custody of his two children following his divorce. I have 12 and 6 year old daughters full time on my own and it is tough to keep on top of everything. If I had his resources I would be taking as much time off as possible.

^^ This

[RobertThompson]

Re: Mike Weir Revitalization.

His daughters are both teenagers, but Weir did get custody of them last year. I suspect his problems on course and off led to this decision, though I haven't spoken to him in some time.

[Weirfan]

Re: Mike Weir Revitalization.

Family first, everything else comes second.

Hope Mike sorts things out and comes back and finds some form again.

[Bellyhungry]

Re: Mike Weir Revitalization.

There're things in life that take precedence above all else. Good luck to him in his time off with family.

[xrox]

Re: Mike Weir Revitalization.

Family first, everything else comes second.

On a side note, what does this quote actually mean? People seem to recite it upon severe illness, accident, or family turmoil. Otherwise career comes first for many. This is incredibly true for anyone with fame IMO.

Who knows, maybe Mike put family second and that led to his divorce? Wouldn't surprise me nowadays.

I hope he is sincere in his love and focus on family. Wish him the best.

[Weirfan]

Re: Mike Weir Revitalization.

On a side note, what does this quote actually mean? People seem to recite it upon severe illness, accident, or family turmoil. Otherwise career comes first for many. This is incredibly true for anyone with fame IMO.

Who knows, maybe Mike put family second and that led to his divorce? Wouldn't surprise me nowadays.

Famous or not, to me it means you place needs of family ahead of anything else in life, and that includes a career.

As for his divorce, no idea, this is the first I've heard of it and I'm a Weir fan