Phil Mickelson became the oldest major winner in golf history on Sunday as the 50-year-old left-hander captured the PGA Championship by two strokes at Kiawah Island for his sixth Major title.
The age-defying American stunned everyone with his shotmaking display on the windy Ocean Course, prompting Tiger Woods to say he was inspired.
Mickelson delivered a win for the ages by firing a final-round one-over par 73 to finish 72 holes on 6-under par 282 with four-time major winner Brooks Koepka and South African Louis Oosthuizen second on 284.
A surreal scene at the 18th hole saw spectators surround the green and chanting “Lefty” as he two-putted for par to complete a record-breaking victory.
Here are some of the best reactions from fellow players and the golf world to his record
Today marks 30 years, 4 months and 10 days since @PhilMickelson secured his first win.
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 24, 2021
This is the longest span between first and last victory in TOUR history.#TOURVaultpic.twitter.com/H0wN0HhYFS
.@PhilMickelson tweeted this twelve days ago.
— Golf Digest (@GolfDigest) May 24, 2021
Today he won his sixth major title at 50 years old. 💯 pic.twitter.com/z7mp9X59oo
Phil Mickelson is in there somewhere... pic.twitter.com/EWqvZEWafl
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) May 23, 2021
Lefty makes history. 🏆
— Team USA (@TeamUSA) May 24, 2021
50-year-old @PhilMickelson is now the oldest major winner. #PGAChamp
Truly inspirational to see @PhilMickelson do it again at 50 years of age. Congrats!!!!!!!
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) May 23, 2021
Congrats @PhilMickelson 👍
— Brooks Koepka (@BKoepka) May 24, 2021
Winning your 6th major and making history👍
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
While you guys were busy on the golf course, I was busy fielding Mom’s “nervous texts”.😂 @PhilMickelson @goodwalkspoiled pic.twitter.com/ZyZZ5xvdRN
— Tina Mickelson (@TinaMickelson) May 24, 2021
Timeless. @PhilMickelson moves to T8 on the all-time TOUR wins list (45) with his PGA Championship victory. pic.twitter.com/KehxbyJlJS
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) 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
Congratulations @PhilMickelson 👍🏻 Well done old man 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
— Lee Westwood (@WestwoodLee) May 24, 2021
Congratulations @philmickelson on your inspiring win!!!!!!! Pretty awesome to watch! 👍🏻⛳️ #thumbsup https://t.co/BybRS7Ybfn
— Paula Creamer (@ThePCreamer) May 24, 2021
👍🏼 @PhilMickelson Major respect. Age is just a number. @PGAChampionship 🏆 pic.twitter.com/0u7cb2W0DN
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) May 24, 2021
That’s my quarterback!!! LFG @PhilMickelson!! https://t.co/VkfoZY1mDw
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) May 23, 2021
Another legendary moment for @PhilMickelson 👍 pic.twitter.com/idkhR6iR92
— THE PLAYERS (@THEPLAYERSChamp) May 23, 2021
It was only a matter of time! Congratulations @PhilMickelson !! 🏆⛳️ I couldn’t be happier for you! 😭 @PGAChampionship #leftie #champ pic.twitter.com/SxGTSSoJr1
— Tisha Alyn (@Tisha_Alyn) May 24, 2021