See how social media reacted to Italian Francesco Molinari's first Major win at Carnoustie.
How Social Media Reacted To Francesco Molinari’s Win
The 2018 Open Championship was incredibly exciting with some huge names in contention to win like Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth. But there was one player who remained with a cool head on Sunday, Francesco Molinari.
The Italian picked up his first Major win and the first Major win for an Italian golfer at the famous links course as he shot a final round 69 to win by two strokes over Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy.
“It is absolutely amazing,” Molinari said. “I think it will take a long time to sink in. It has been a great week.
“The course bit me a few times in the first two days, but to go bogey-free around this track at the weekend is incredible.”
Molinari celebrates with the Claret Jug (Getty Images)
The entire golfing world was happy to see the Italian win his first Major, but his brother Edoardo was the happiest of all:
I can’t find words right now, but one picture would do it… #championgolferoftheyear @TheOpen @EuropeanTour pic.twitter.com/tlsJS5OHeZ
— Edoardo Molinari (@DodoMolinari) July 22, 2018
Runner-up Justin Rose was quick to congratulate Molinari:
Lovely to be back on that big yellow leaderboard and hear the support from the crowd.
Massive congrats to @F_Molinari ! What a run he’s on! #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/MWSaghBH8W— Justin Rose (@JustinRose99) July 22, 2018
Ryder Cup captain Thomas Bjorn tweeted out how impressed he was by Molinari’s consistency. The Italian has surely guaranteed his Ryder Cup spot for Paris.
When people talk about how steady @F_Molinari is…
In his three wins this year he has had one bogey combined on the weekend…
Ridiculous— Thomas Bjorn (@thomasbjorngolf) July 22, 2018
Another fellow Italian golfer, Matteo Manassero talked about his incredible work ethic;
You are amazing , you’ve always been but you wanted to reach the highest goal and you managed to work perfectly on everything required in order to make history in our sport ! A great example for all of us , thank you @F_Molinari
— Matteo Manassero (@ManasseroMatteo) July 22, 2018
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Here are some more tweets from those inside and outside of the golfing world reacting to Francesco Molinari’s stunning victory:
Golfer Wesley Bryan tweeted out a hilarious conversation he had with Molinari earlier this year when they played in China;
Direct quotes from @F_Molinari earlier this season when we played together in China…..I saved it in my notes for a moment like this pic.twitter.com/RjZAiPhLNs
— Wesley Bryan (@wesleybryangolf) July 22, 2018
Molinari supports West Ham, who congratulated the Italian too!
Massive congratulations to Hammers fan @F_Molinari on winning #theOpen !
— West Ham United (@WestHamUtd) July 22, 2018
Grande @F_Molinari – a ball striker winning on a ball striking course! Champion golfer of the year!! #ClaretJug
— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) July 22, 2018
Grande no, Major @F_Molinari! What a display of golf my friend! Very much deserved @TheOpen win! 1st Italian golfer to win a Major, amazing!
— Sergio Garcia (@TheSergioGarcia) July 22, 2018
Congratulations @F_Molinari What a display this weekend. Huge win and huge #Respect #theopen @TheOpen
pic.twitter.com/1J4qsV1ARZ
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) July 22, 2018
Great @TheOpen … deserved winner @F_Molinari . Congratulations
— Louis Oosthuizen (@Louis57TM) July 22, 2018
Congrats @F_Molinari!! Way to play! Bogey free out there today is extremely impressive
My 3rd top 10 in as many majors this year. I'm learning and growing
Onward and upward! #TheOpenChampionship— Tony Finau Golf (@tonyfinaugolf) July 22, 2018
Another fantastic @TheOpen championship. Congratulations @F_Molinari & @RandA on a brilliant championship. The course was set up brilliantly. Only thing that needs looking at is the “No Readmission Policy” . Just hurting the true golf fan. #Bestgolffansintheworld
— Lee Westwood (@WestwoodLee) July 23, 2018
Congratulations to Francesco Molinari on winning #TheOpen and being the first Italian to win one of golf’s majors. A faultless, magnificent performance playing alongside a resurgent Tiger Woods on an enthralling afternoon.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) July 22, 2018
Molinari has moved up to number 6 in the world after his victory;
World Top 15
0⃣1⃣ Dustin
0⃣2⃣ Rose
0⃣3⃣ Thomas
0⃣4⃣ Koepka
0⃣5⃣ Rahm
0⃣6⃣ Molinari
0⃣7⃣ McIlroy
0⃣8⃣ Spieth
0⃣9⃣ Fowler
1⃣0⃣ Day
1⃣1⃣ Fleetwood
1⃣2⃣ Noren
1⃣3⃣ Reed
1⃣4⃣ Bubba
1⃣5⃣ Casey— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) July 23, 2018
The last word will go to Eddie Pepperell who shot 67 with a hangover and said Molinari was the type of golfer you dream of becoming;
I wasn’t THAT drunk last night! I remember having a shower and brushing my teeth so I’d say I was fine. What a great day all round for me and thank you for all the wonderful messages. Phil was awesome
and Francesco is the kind of golfer you dream of becoming.
— Eddie Pepperell (@PepperellEddie) July 22, 2018
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