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Being a captain, and that too of the International team, is not a small thing. For it comes with its own pressures and tensions. All of that, however, takes a backseat when it is time to lead the squad, especially at a big event such as the Presidents Cup. But, as Mike Weir takes care of his team, who is there to support him? Cue his wife, Michelle Money of ‘The Bachelor’ fame.

The two met by chance back in 2016, following which they started to date. Fast forward seven years to 2023, and the two announced their engagement to the world when the golfer was 53 years old and Money was 43. Interestingly, the athlete had proposed to the star in January of that year when the two of them had gone on a trip to New Zealand.

“We took a helicopter to the top of a glacier where the most incredible glacier lake was,” recounted Michelle Money in an interview with People, “He got down on a knee and asked me to marry him there on the glacier. It was incredible.” And heartwarmingly enough, the couple then tied the knot just 10 months later in November 2023.

Coming back to Mike Weir’s wife, she is popularly known for being a contestant in the 15th season of the hit show, ‘The Bachelor’, back in 2011. It was then that she dated Brad Womack before parting ways with him later on. Soon after, the star also made her appearances on the second season of  ‘Bachelor Pad’ and the first season of ‘Bachelor in Paradise’.

Interestingly enough, the relationship she currently has with Weir is not her first. For she was formerly married to Ryan Money from Salt Lake City, with whom she shares a daughter named Brielle. The couple, however, separated soon after following which she connected with Cody Sattler during the first season of ‘Bachelor in Paradise’. The two couldn’t manage to make their relationship work, causing it to end in 2016.

How did Mike Weir meet Michelle Money?

“I was walking into a restaurant with my daughter, and he happened to be walking out with a group of friends,” divulged Money. “I didn’t see him, but apparently he saw me and asked his friends if any of them knew me.” What happened then? Well, the Canadian athlete, after reaching his friend’s house, left it soon after to drive back to the restaurant in a bid to find her. Unfortunately, she had already left.

But luck was with the current Presidents Cup International team’s skipper. His friends happened to know a mutual friend who gave him Money’s number. “We went on our first date and never looked back,” recalled the star from ‘The Bachelor’. Soon after, she revealed her relationship status in an interview with Us Weekly in 2016. “Cody and I are not together. I am in a new relationship with a wonderful man and am extremely happy!” It has been 8 years since then. And those years were filled with them being there for each other, be it on or off the course.

Money’s daughter supports Weir on the greens

The couple were spotted alongside each other with the wife’s daughter, Brielle, carrying the bags for the professional golfer at the par-3 contest ahead of the 2024 Masters at Augusta National. “What an amazing week at @themasters,” wrote the star on her Instagram post, “So fun watching @briellemoney caddy for @mweirsy in the Par 3 tournament! She even hit a ball on 9!”

That’s not all. She even went ahead to express her gratitude for the amount of support that everyone showcased for their family. “Special thank you to all our friends and family who help make this week absolutely unforgettable,” added Mike Weir’s wife. “And extra proud of my husband @mweirsy who never stops working on his game. He is the ultimate example of perseverance, commitment and hard work!”

Quite a wonderful story the two share with each other. And considering the fact that they are going strong 8 years into the relationship, come 2024, the fans of the two stars will surely be happy for the golfer and his partner.