The Masters 2017, Sergio Garcia wins: Twitter reacts
After 73 Majors and his second playoff ever, Sergio Garcia brings in the win and everyone took to Twitter to congratulate him, including Tiger Woods.
It seemed like everyone wanted Sergio Garcia to win, after having participated in 73 Majors and 19 years after his first one. The world was pulling for him and this time, the top golfer, with the reputation as a “choker,” pulled off the win in the playoff. Even after all this time, the win was well worth the wait. The last three holes had everything you hoped for in a major golf championship: urgency, excitement, anticipation, tension, but above all beautiful shot making.
Miraculously, Sergio Garcia shot an eagle when he needed it, at the 15th hole, and we knew we were in for a real contest. And it kept coming, with expert play all the way to the end. He had two chances to bring it home and he did in one, finishing off the 18th hole playoff in style.
Many notables in sport, media, and life took to twitter to express their extreme happiness. Here are some of the highlights.
Tiger Woods was among the first to congratulate the 2017 Masters champ.
Congrats @TheSergioGarcia. Well earned.
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) April 9, 2017
This list wouldn’t be complete without a reaction to hole 15, that began the surge to Sergio’s victory:
Watch @TheSergioGarcia make a 14-foot putt for eagle on No. 15 and move into a tie for the lead at 9-under-par. #themasters pic.twitter.com/N1ow9uNhwA
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2017
Rickie Fowler, who had topped the leader board for three straight days, but came up short on Sunday, had nothing but praise for his competitor:
Congrats @TheSergioGarcia!! Well deserved and great playing...soak it in my man!!
— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowler) April 9, 2017
My personal favorite:
Rory McIlroy showed great sportsmanship by piping in:
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
The reaction:
The winning putt. #themasters pic.twitter.com/b0lEPfBKxM
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 9, 2017
Jason Sobel tweeted a great quote from Garcia from five years ago. On Sunday, at the 2017 Masters, he proved that he was finally “good enough.”
Five years and one day ago, Sergio Garcia on trying to win the Masters: "I'm not good enough. ... I don't have the thing I need to have."
— Jason Sobel (@JasonSobelTAN) April 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/Dave_Barabas/status/851218445244825601
19 years later, the wait was worth it!
Sergio García gets his first Masters win in his 19th appearance in the event, the most appearances needed to get a Masters win. #themasters pic.twitter.com/rgSEJ8725L
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/PGATOUR/status/851215749486174208
And of course, no twitter list would be complete without the green jacket fit.
Sergio Garcia puts on his green jacket for the first time. #themasters pic.twitter.com/tR9an0Xaqw
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) April 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/TheBig_Easy/status/851218780177010688
https://twitter.com/DanielAgger/status/851217129005363200
SERGIO!!!! Good things happen to those who wait.... You richly deserve this... @TheSergioGarcia @TheMasters @JustinRose99 is a class act...
— Chris Evert (@ChrissieEvert) April 9, 2017
Sergio Garcia puts on his green jacket for the first time. #themasters pic.twitter.com/tR9an0Xaqw
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) April 9, 2017
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Well done, sir!