Tiger Woods and Gary Player led the tributes following Phil Mickelson's historic victory at the PGA Championship at Kiawah Island's Ocean Course in South Carolina on Sunday.
Mickelson carded a final-round of 1-over 73 to finish on 6-under and win by two strokes over fellow countryman Brooks Koepka and South Africa's Louis Oosthuizen.
Mickelson, who turns 51 next month, became the oldest player to win a major - erasing American Julius Boros 1968 PGA Championship at the age 48.
Mickelson went on to claim his sixth major championship title and second at the PGA Championship win.
Here's how the golfing community reacted to Mickelson's win:
Thank you. I’m pulling for your quick return.
— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) May 24, 2021
You’re a true champion and it was a privilege to play with you and compete against you.
— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) May 24, 2021
Proud to add another runner-up finish to my list of Major achievements. ??Putts were close today @PGAChampionship, so game is there. We have plenty to be proud of. Thank you @pga and the volunteers for a great event, and congrats to @philmickelson on his historic win. #pgachamp pic.twitter.com/D9xw63pn1G
— Louis Oosthuizen (@Louis57TM) 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
???? @PhilMickelson Major respect. Age is just a number. @PGAChampionship ?? pic.twitter.com/0u7cb2W0DN
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) May 24, 2021
Hey Phil, 50 years old is older than 46. Congratulations, my friend. pic.twitter.com/drb8PzftaB
— Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) May 24, 2021
Golf is in a good place. Inspiring to see @philmickelson win at 50, and the crowds at the @pgachampionship supporting him. Well done and enjoy the win, Phil. ???? #PGAChamp
— Vijay Singh (@VijaySinghGolf) 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 on a fantastic finish as the oldest Major winner in @PGAChampionship history ?? pic.twitter.com/iyGOyDad7x
— Greg Norman (@SharkGregNorman) May 24, 2021
Chasing and making history. A week to remember!! Congratulations @PhilMickelson
— Jon Rahm Rodriguez (@JonRahmpga) May 24, 2021
Good luck ??
— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) May 24, 2021
Icing it now ??
— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) May 24, 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
Yep, you’re still the best lefty in the game!!! @PhilMickelson Congrats ???? #PGAChamp
— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) May 24, 2021