Did that really happen?
Yes it did, and it was one of the most memorable moments in recent golfing memory.
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For those who remember Jack Nicklaus winning The Masters in 1986 at age 46, and Tiger Woods snapping a drought of winning majors in 2019 when he captured The Masters, what took place on Sunday rivals those moments with how improbable it was -- and the way it warmed the hearts of millions who watched.
Phil Mickelson turned back the clock, and at age 50, became the oldest player to win a major championship in golf when he captured the PGA Championship in Kiawah Island, South Carolina.
On the 18th hole after Mickelson hit his approach shot, a mob of adoring people followed behind as he made a triumphant walk to the green.
The moment also set Twitter on fire, with various celebrities tweeting their congratulations.
Here’s a sampling of tweets below.
Niall Horan
That’s why I adore the game of golf. Any sports fan loves @PhilMickelson.
— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) May 23, 2021
Tiger Woods
Truly inspirational to see @PhilMickelson do it again at 50 years of age. Congrats!!!!!!!
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) May 23, 2021
Larry The Cable Guy
Congrats @PhilMickelson on the big win!! 🎉🎉 Us 50 yr old lefties now have a renewed hope. Don’t even worry about not thanking me for all the great advise I gave you on laying off sugar and using my workout plan when you caddied for me at Pebble. I get it, family first. 😛. pic.twitter.com/MirfR1LTLy
— Larry The Cable Guy (@GitRDoneLarry) May 23, 2021
John Daly
Chalk one up for the old boys ✅ ....Congratulations @PhilMickelson 🏆 An absolute tough track...beat me by 33 shots and I only played 2 days!!😳😂 Well done....Well done
— John Daly (@PGA_JohnDaly) May 23, 2021
Amazing win brother! #PGAChamp @PGAChampionship @ChampionsTour
TB12 Sports (Tom Brady)
Congratulations on turning back the clock for major win #6 @PhilMickelson! You’ve inspired us all to #KeepGoing. https://t.co/UZ8iUHFiM8
— TB12sports (@TB12sports) May 23, 2021
Billie Jean King
Head, heart, and guts!@PhilMickelson has just become the oldest player to ever win a major tournament.
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) May 23, 2021
Age is just a number.
Keep going for it!#PGAChampionship #PGAChamp https://t.co/Xc9SUU5xRk
O.J. Simpson
Congratulations @PhilMickelson pic.twitter.com/VGuNjnM8ej
— O.J. Simpson (@TheRealOJ32) May 23, 2021
Caroline Wozniacki
Wow!! Congrats @PhilMickelson !! You have given my husband belief he can still make it on tour! 😉💪🏻 @Dlee042 @PGATOUR
— Caroline Wozniacki (@CaroWozniacki) May 23, 2021
Jack Nicklaus
Hey Phil, 50 years old is older than 46. Congratulations, my friend. pic.twitter.com/drb8PzftaB
— Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) May 24, 2021
Patrick Kane
Congrats @PhilMickelson! Amazing to watch. Inspirational
— Patrick Kane (@88PKane) May 24, 2021
Scott Bakula
Wherever you live, check at the regular time to see if it’s on , but remember if it’s on later to adjust your DVR’s to get the whole show! Long live NCIS:NOLA! And a huge shout out to Phil Mickelson! He is the man today!
— Scott Bakula (@ScottBakula) May 24, 2021