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Jamie Squire
By Ryan Herrington
Less than an hour after Phil Mickelson made it official and became the oldest golfer ever to win a major with his triumph at the 103rd PGA Championship, the contemporary who would be most widely considered his nemesis during his professional career took a moment to give Lefty his due.
Truly inspirational to see @PhilMickelson do it again at 50 years of age. Congrats!!!!!!!
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) May 23, 2021
Woods was just one of several pro golfers and celebrities who took time to congratulate Mickelson for his historic accomplishment. Game recognise game, and indeed Lefty’s triumph at the Ocean Course proved an inspiration beyond merely just the normal golf fans who geek out over major championships.
Here are just a handful of the hat tips that came Mickelson’s way in the hours after his triumph:
Chalk one up for the old boys ✅ ….Congratulations @PhilMickelson ? An absolute tough track…beat me by 33 shots and I only played 2 days!!?? Well done….Well done
Amazing win brother! #PGAChamp @PGAChampionship @ChampionsTour
— John Daly (@PGA_JohnDaly) May 23, 2021
?? @PhilMickelson Major respect. Age is just a number. @PGAChampionship ? pic.twitter.com/0u7cb2W0DN
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) May 24, 2021
Age is just a number, congrats @PhilMickelson ??. Amazing to see and very motivating for the future…can’t wait for 2047 ??????
— Collin Morikawa (@collin_morikawa) May 24, 2021
Unbelievable.
Congrats @PhilMickelson!#History
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) May 23, 2021
Spectacular, @PhilMickelson ! Wish I were still working and could have seen that up close and following in the fairways! Judy R
— Judy Rankin (@Jrprotalker) May 23, 2021
Amazing performance @PhilMickelson, you’re an example for everyone one out there with your passion and will to improve. Great win ???
— Francesco Molinari (@F_Molinari) May 23, 2021
Hey Phil, 50 years old is older than 46. Congratulations, my friend. pic.twitter.com/drb8PzftaB
— Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) May 24, 2021
This is incredible. I feel like a true golf fan watching this. What a cool moment for the sport
— Justin Thomas (@JustinThomas34) May 23, 2021
Congratulations @PhilMickelson ?? Well done old man ??????
— Lee Westwood (@WestwoodLee) May 24, 2021
One of the most incredible sights I’ve ever seen in the game of golf. God bless @PhilMickelson. Legend. My $100 bucks is worth a million now.
— Jake Owen (@jakeowen) May 23, 2021
Inspiring stuff from Phil! Fans are back…the vibe is back…golf is in a great spot right now! @PGAChampionship
— Harris English (@Harris_English) May 24, 2021
One of the most special moments I have ever seen..@PhilMickelson you are simply unbelievable. Thank you for the entertainment ???
Lost for words.@PGAChampionship @CallawayGolf— Thomas Bjørn (@thomasbjorngolf) May 23, 2021
Congrats to @PhilMickelson on the @PGAChampionship win. Impressive stuff. A great victory for the over-49 crowd!!! ???#pgachamp #over49
— Brian Gay (@BrianGayPGA) May 24, 2021
I feel so inspired to practice ? the Phil effect !!!!! @PhilMickelson
— Marina Alex (@Marina_Deee) May 24, 2021
This really is a win for the ages – the oldest golfer to ever win a major. There is nothing like golf! Congrats @PhilMickelson #history #PGAChampionship
— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) May 23, 2021
Phil’s a MAJOR CHAMPION again! ??#TeamCallaway couldn’t wait to congratulate Lefty on his latest triumph. ?❤️ pic.twitter.com/0huwk51Agk
— Callaway Golf (@CallawayGolf) May 24, 2021
What a display of golf from @PhilMickelson. He kept his cool and it always seemed like he would emerge victorious. I’d like to point out what an enthusiastic personality Phil is on the course & it’s why he’s a phenomenal ambassador for the game. Enjoy your special victory. GP pic.twitter.com/wapibq6rAo
— GARY PLAYER (@garyplayer) May 24, 2021
