Social media was a buzz after Phil's win at Kiawah Island as he became the oldest winner of a Major in history.
Social Media Reacts To Mickelson’s Historic PGA Championship Win
Phil Mickelson has won the 103rd PGA Championship, becoming the oldest winner of a golf Major in the history of the sport.
It was a thrilling final day to a captivating four days of golf where we saw two-shot swings, chip ins and short putts missed as the tournament ebbed and flowed in and out in Mickelson’s control.
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Here is how social media reacted to the stunning events.
A fan favourite, Phil made golf history as he became the oldest winner of a Major championship aged 50.
IT’S ALL OVER — PHIL MICKELSON, AT THE AGE OF 50, HAS MADE HISTORY AT KIAWAH. THE OLDEST PLAYER TO EVER WIN A MAJOR. HIS 6TH MAJOR CHAMPIONSHIP. 45TH PGA TOUR TITLE. INCREDIBLE.
— TRACKINGPHIL (@TrackingPhil) May 23, 2021
Oh how we’ve missed crowds at live sporting events. The crowds following Phil down the 18th were unlike anything we’d seen for years.
This legit feels like it could happen after Phil drops final putt. pic.twitter.com/e6qNnQVRNf
— Skratch (@Skratch) May 23, 2021
The Tiger comparisons were circulating pretty quickly after Phil’s win. Hard to believe we’ve seen a Tiger and Phil Major win in 2019 and 2021.
Congratulations to Phil Mickelson for battling back at 50 on a beast of a course to win his first major in 8 years. Amazing feat (especially considering today's shaky start). Not quite Tiger winning again at the Masters in 2019. But close.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) May 23, 2021
Mickelson still had plenty of work to do down the last, where will this shot rank in the history books?
The shot. The scene.
We're witnessing history.
(via @PGAChampionship) pic.twitter.com/3G5otMjIOY
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 23, 2021
It was already a Hall Of Fame career, right? This win cements that even further.
Phil Mickelson is a Top 10 player of all time and if anyone says otherwise, they can unfollow me.
— Golfing Bear
(@golfingbear31) May 23, 2021
This user went back through Mickelson’s old tweets to find this gem from just a few days ago.
Phil’s motivation to keep winning at the highest level has never been in doubt.
Phil Mickelson posted this message just 12 days ago…
Look where he is now….
At 50 years and 11 months he becomes the oldest player to ever with a Major!
Incredible!@PGAChampionship @PhilMickelson https://t.co/Sy7V6yqatH
— Dan Roche (@RochieWBZ) May 23, 2021
Justin Thomas, who missed the cut this week, was clearly enjoying his Sunday afternoon on his sofa.
Phil looks impressive. BK never out of it. Louis plotting his way around quietly. Cantlay has a SERIOUS chance if he posts -5. Sports!
— Justin Thomas (@JustinThomas34) May 23, 2021
One of the highlights of the weekend was this huge drive from Mickelson on the 16th hole of the final round.
Brooks had just knocked one 361 yards down the centre to apply some pressure, Phil followed up with this.
50 years old hitting 366-yard bombs.
pic.twitter.com/jMsYkk0ry8
— Golf Digest (@GolfDigest) May 23, 2021
The importance of his driver all week can’t be underestimated.
Can't stress this enough
Phil Mickelson, strokes gained tee to green this season
Entering this week: 176th
This week: 1st— Justin Ray (@JustinRayGolf) May 23, 2021
As the putts go down, the thumbs go up.
I’ve counted 629 thumbs ups from Phil Mickelson today. What an impressive weekend from Lefty.
#PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/3is0oQWxYU
— Jason Romano (@JasonRomano) May 23, 2021
Were you getting nervous down the stretch too?
My hands are dripping sweat
— No Laying Up (@NoLayingUp) May 23, 2021
Some viewers spotted some great subplots to the drama.
One underrated subplot to this, which I’m sure Phil will speak about at length afterward: He’s never contended for a major with his brother on the bag, let alone won one. Expect him to say this one means a lot, not only because of his age, but because Tim was by his side.
— Jason Sobel (@JasonSobelTAN) May 23, 2021
Social Media Reacts To Mickelson’s Historic PGA Championship Win
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