On Wednesday, International Team Captain Mike Weir announced Shigeki Maruyama as his fifth and final captain’s assistant for the 2024 Presidents Cup at Royal Montreal Golf Club in Montreal, Canada, from Sept. 24-29.
Maruyama joins Ernie Els, Trevor Immelman, Geoff Ogilvy and Camilo Villegas on Weir’s staff.
“I am thrilled to announce Shigeki as my fifth captain’s assistant for the 2024 Presidents Cup,” Weir said in a statement. “His record in this event speaks for itself, but more importantly, he adds a trusted voice in our team room and is someone who will inspire these 12 players through his unwavering support and dynamic personality.”
In two appearances in the Presidents Cup (1998, 2000), Maruyama compiled a 6-2-0 record including a 5-0-0 showing in ’98.
“Representing the International Team in the Presidents Cup as both a player in 1998 and 2000 and later as a captain’s assistant in 2013 was one of the most valuable experiences in my golf career,” Maruyama said in a statement. “I am honored that Captain Weir has given me the chance to be part of this special brotherhood once again. I am looking forward to a great week in Montreal and helping to deliver an incredible atmosphere for our players and fans in Canada.”
Maruyama won three times on the PGA Tour, most recently in 2003.
As of August 21, Hideki Matsuyama, Tom Kim, Sungjae Im, Jason Day, Adam Scott and Byeong Hun An hold the six automatic qualifying spots for the International Team. Those spots will become official on Sunday after the BMW Championship.
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