Trump, Obama join sport greats heaping praise on Masters winner Tiger Woods
Publish | 15 Apr 2019, 13:55
World leaders and some of the most decorated sports figures alike flooded social media on Sunday to congratulate American Tiger Woods after he clinched his fifth Masters title.
“Congratulations to @TigerWoods,” tweeted U.S. President Donald Trump (@realDonaldTrump), who earlier this year played golf with the Woods. “A truly Great Champion!”
“Congratulations, Tiger!” wrote former President Barack Obama (@BarackObama). “To come back and win the Masters after all the highs and lows is a testament to excellence, grit, and determination.”
Woods, who had not clinched a major title in over 10 years, won by just one stroke on a day filled with wild swings in the leader board.
Entering the day tied for second with fellow American Tony Finau at 11 under par, he produced a steady performance to overtake the field.
“I am literally in tears watching @TigerWoods this is Greatness like no other,” tweeted 23-times tennis major winner Serena Williams (@serenawilliams). “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.”
“Congrats Tiger! What a performance,” wrote six-time football Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady (@TomBrady).
“A big BIG congratulations to @TigerWoods for winning the Masters!!” basketball great Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) posted. “The roar of the Tiger is back!”
Woods now has 15 major titles to his name, second only to golf great Jack Nicklaus, who has won 18.
Source: Reuters