Golf world floods Twitter with congrats for Sergio Garcia
After 22 top-10 finishes in major championships during his storied career, Sergio Garcia is finally a champion after defeating Justin Rose in a playoff to win the 81st Masters.
The two players came to the 18th hole tied at 9-under and both faced birdie putts of under 10 feet to win the green jacket. Both men would threaten the hole but miss, forcing the need for a playoff, and this tweet from their Ryder Cup teammate Rory McIlroy:
Let him have one.... VAMOS!!!
— Rory McIlroy (@McIlroyRory) April 9, 2017
After Garcia rolled a 12-footer in for birdie on the opening playoff hole to claim the title, congratulations came pouring in from around the sporting world.
Congrats @TheSergioGarcia!! Well deserved and great playing...soak it in my man!!
— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowler) April 9, 2017
Congrats to Sergio!! So happy for him. So deserving for an amazing career he's had.. Forever a major champion!
— Justin Thomas (@JustinThomas34) April 9, 2017
So happy for @TheSergioGarcia! He's been so close for so long. You know Seve is going crazy heaven! #welldonebuddy @TheAngelaAkins
— Billy Horschel (@BillyHo_Golf) April 9, 2017
Congratulations @TheSergioGarcia! Great win!#forSeve ⛳️👍🏻
— Ernie Els (@TheBig_Easy) April 9, 2017
2 unbelievable players and 2 great friends, but I couldn't be happier for @TheSergioGarcia. You deserve it all amigo!!
— Rory McIlroy (@McIlroyRory) April 9, 2017
And thats why we love the masters! Unbelievable @TheSergioGarcia @TheMasters Vamos 🇪🇸 🇪🇸 🇪🇸
— George Coetzee (@gcoetzeegolf) April 9, 2017
Congrats @TheSergioGarcia. Well earned.
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) April 9, 2017
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