Tiger Woods led the tributes for Phil Mickelson after the left-hander became the oldest golfer ever to win a Major this past Sunday.
Mickelson won the PGA Championship for a second time in his career – taking his Major tally up to six.
It saw numerous current and former golfing legends take to social media to congratulate the 50-year-old Mickelson on his impressive victory.
Truly inspirational to see @PhilMickelson do it again at 50 years of age. Congrats!!!!!!!
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) May 23, 2021
Congrats @PhilMickelson
Winning your 6th major and making history— Brooks Koepka (@BKoepka) 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
Congratulations @PhilMickelson
Well done old man
— Lee Westwood (@WestwoodLee) 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
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— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) May 24, 2021
Yep, you’re still the best lefty in the game!!! @PhilMickelson Congrats
— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) May 24, 2021
T4 for my best finish in the @PGAChampionship!
Congrats to @PhilMickelson on the win. Golf is just the best game in the world…. pic.twitter.com/IGjUdmhmu0
— Shane Lowry (@ShaneLowryGolf) May 24, 2021
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