'Inspiring', 'unbelievable' and 'motivating' are just some of the ways that Phil Mickelson's win was described by fellow pros as they congratulated him on an history PGA Championship victory at Kiawah Island.
From Tiger Woods to the 2020 PGA Champion Collin Morikawa and runner-up Louis Oosthuizen, read below how the world reacted to Mickelson as he came the oldest Major champion in history.
Truly inspirational to see @PhilMickelson do it again at 50 years of age. Congrats!!!!!!!
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) May 23, 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
One of the most special moments I have ever seen..@PhilMickelson you are simply unbelievable. Thank you for the entertainment ๐๐๐
— Thomas Bjรธrn (@thomasbjorngolf) May 23, 2021
Lost for words.@PGAChampionship @CallawayGolf
Thank you sir โบ๏ธ
— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) May 24, 2021
Congratulations @PhilMickelson ๐๐ป Well done old man ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป
— Lee Westwood (@WestwoodLee) May 24, 2021
The absolute best. Thank you ๐
— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) 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
Sometimes thatโs how it goes ๐คฆ๐ฝIโm happy with where the game is though and grateful to play in the @PGAChampionship. Congrats @PhilMickelson on the W! Awesome to witness history on 18. pic.twitter.com/RPcxlRHTSS
— Louis Oosthuizen (@Louis57TM) May 24, 2021
Age is just a number, congrats @PhilMickelson ๐๐ผ. Amazing to see and very motivating for the future...canโt wait for 2047 ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ
— Collin Morikawa (@collin_morikawa) May 24, 2021
Amazing performance @PhilMickelson, youโre an example for everyone one out there with your passion and will to improve. Great win ๐๐ป๐
— Francesco Molinari (@F_Molinari) May 23, 2021
Icing it now ๐
— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) May 24, 2021
People ask why I think itโs the greatest game ever !!! Just watch them last 36 holes no one new what was going to happen !! Unreal by @PhilMickelson ๐ pic.twitter.com/TrvnjALqil
— ian finnis (@FinoEFC) May 23, 2021
Chalk one up for the old boys โ ....Congratulations @PhilMickelson ๐ An absolute tough track...beat me by 33 shots and I only played 2 days!!๐ณ๐ Well done....Well done
— John Daly (@PGA_JohnDaly) May 23, 2021
Amazing win brother! #PGAChampย @PGAChampionship @ChampionsTour
I want to be like Phil when Iโm 50....the coolest man
— Byeong Hun An (@ByeongHunAn) May 23, 2021
What a display of golf from @PhilMickelson. He kept his cool and it always seemed like he would emerge victorious. Iโd like to point out what an enthusiastic personality Phil is on the course & itโs why heโs a phenomenal ambassador for the game. Enjoy your special victory. GP pic.twitter.com/wapibq6rAo
— GARY PLAYER (@garyplayer) May 24, 2021
