'Greatest comeback story in sport!' Stars pay tribute to Tiger Woods
If Donald Trump and Barack Obama are in agreement, you know something incredible has happened.
Both presidents were united in their admiration of Tiger Woods, the golfing phenomenon who returned to the top of the sporting world by winning the Masters on Sunday.
The 43-year-old’s win sent social media into a frenzy, with a host of stars rushing to congratulate the now 15-time major winner.
Congratulations to @TigerWoods., a truly Great Champion!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 14, 2019
Congratulations, Tiger! To come back and win the Masters after all the highs and lows is a testament to excellence, grit, and determination.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 14, 2019
Many consider Woods to be the greatest golfer of all time and another GOAT, Serena Williams, was overcome by what he had achieved.
I am literally in tears watching @TigerWoods this is Greatness like no other. Knowing all you have been through physically to come back and do what you just did today? Wow Congrats a million times! I am so inspired thank you buddy.
— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) April 14, 2019
Winning never gets old.@TigerWoods has won the Masters FIVE times.#LiveUnderPar pic.twitter.com/6TJdQTFp1o
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 14, 2019
A who’s who of sporting royalty were quick to hail Woods’ sixth victory at the iconic Augusta course.
Greatest comeback story in sports! Congrats @TigerWoods Let me hold one of those 5 jackets one time!
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) April 14, 2019
👏👏👏 @TigerWoods 🐅🐅🐅 #TheMasters
— Harry Kane (@HKane) April 14, 2019
While many were calling the 43-year-old’s win the most incredible of sporting triumphs, not everyone was so generous.
Second most thrilling sporting achievement I’ve seen. The best: Leicester winning the league.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) April 14, 2019
And his fellow golfers were delighted for Woods, even Phil Mickelson - who has been doing battle with his compatriot for over 20 years.
What a great moment for the game of golf. I’m so impressed by @TigerWoods' incredible performance, and I'm so happy for him to capture another Green Jacket. Truly a special day that will go down in history. Congratulations, Tiger! #rematch 😎
— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) April 14, 2019
Amazing to see @TigerWoods win the @TheMasters again!! Thankful to get to see it in person... congratulations!! #Needs4MoreMajors
— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) April 14, 2019
I think I speak for a lot of the golf world when I say... We’re happy for you TW! @TigerWoods what a victory 🙌🏽
— Justin Thomas (@JustinThomas34) April 14, 2019
