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But there’s a world of difference between being a pro golfer who
is good enough to make a living on the tour and the elite group
that wins one of the majors: the Masters, the U.S. Open, the British
Open, and the PGA Championship. Mike had done well on the PGA
Tour in the past, winning three tournaments in his first few years
there. Then came 2002, a season that began with great hopes that
he would make it to the top flight. But the season proved a disappointment,
and some golf observers whispered that Weir did not have what
it takes to withstand the pressure and win a major.
Lorne Rubenstein never wavered in his belief. Having followed
Mike for so many years, he still felt that Weir could win a major.
After Mike began the 2003 season with two wins, Lorne decided
to write a book about his quest to win a major. Mike agreed to
cooperate, and so Lorne followed his every shot at the Augusta
National Golf Club during the 2002 Masters.
After Tiger Woods has slipped the green jacket over Mike Weir’s
shoulders, in the midst of one of the many press conferences,
Mike smiled at Lorne and said, “I guess this will help the book,
right, Lorne?” We guess so, too.
We’re guessing that this chronicle of Mike Weir’s journey, with
a heavy emphasis on the Masters win that set millions of Canadians
cheering, will be a major sports gift book this Christmas.
AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY
Lorne Rubenstein is Canada’s best-known
golf writer. A columnist with The Globe and Mail since 1980,
he also hosts Acura World of Golf on The Sports Network. |