Canadian Mike Weir qualifies for U.S. Open for first time since 2013

Mike Weir watches his shot during the 2017 Canadian Open. (Nathan Denette/CP)

DALLAS — Mike Weir is heading back to the U.S. Open.

The Canadian golfer earned a spot in the field for the third major of the PGA Tour calendar by finishing in a tie for fifth place at a sectional qualifying event on Monday.

Weir, the 2003 Masters winner from Brights Grove, Ont., will be competing in the U.S. Open for the first time since 2013.

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