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Wed 09 Sep 2007Weir out to prove he's not a token CanuckPresidents Cup:Canada's Mike Weir will be under the microscope while Tiger Woods commands the spotlight as golf's best battle for the Presidents Cup.The lowest ranked player in the international team, Weir arrived at Royal Montreal Club for an early practice round eager to prove he is more than the token Canadian among a team including nine of the world's top 19 players.