
Jordan Spieth won the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale for his third major championship title in historic fashion.
After playing some of his worst golf over the first 12 holes, Spieth flipped the switch after an errant tee shot on 13, and played some of his best golf over the final six-plus holes.
Spieth won by three for the third leg of golf’s grand slam, joining Jack Nicklaus as the only players to do it before the age of 24.
The legendary Nicklaus sent along congrats:
Great display of guts, determination and skill. Well done @JordanSpieth!!! #TheOpen
— Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) July 23, 2017
Another all time great, and grand slam winner, chimed as well:
What an incredible way to comeback and win. Many congrats @JordanSpieth
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) July 23, 2017
Jordan’s primary sponsor, Under Armour:
Heart of A Champion. Find a Way. Congratulations @JordanSpieth, 3-Time Major Winner. #IWILL pic.twitter.com/71wtco0yn9
— Under Armour Golf (@UAGolf) July 23, 2017
Brit Piers Morgan tweeted in awe:
Worst tee-shot in major history.
Makes a 5 from behind the trucks. Then..BIRDIE, EAGLE, BIRDIE.
Insane, @JordanSpieth. ?#OpenChampionship— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) July 23, 2017
The official tweet from the R&A:
Well played @JordanSpieth, congratulations on a magnificent achievement. Make sure you take care of the Claret Jug! ? #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/IWUtQR19ba
— The Open (@TheOpen) July 23, 2017
Texas Governor Greg Abbott:
Congratulations to Texas ex Jordan Spieth on a tremendous come-back win at the British Open. #TheOpen #HookEm https://t.co/R6PnxUvFv9
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) July 23, 2017
Former Texas coach Mack Brown:
Another gr8 Major Championship win for @JordanSpieth @TheOpen! Congrats my friend. Proud of you. Enjoy this moment. HARD EARNED WIN! pic.twitter.com/oLdCBYNNgG
— Mack Brown (@ESPN_CoachMack) July 23, 2017
Former U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson:
Can't really put what we just saw into words. Spieth is nuts. Huge congrats to he and Greller. So much fun to watch. Great for golf
— Webb Simpson (@webbsimpson1) July 23, 2017
Steph Curry, all-world baller, and Under Armour teammate:
“Are you not entertained???” @JordanSpieth
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) July 23, 2017
Daniel Berger, who lost to the “savage” Spieth in the epic playoff at the Travelers:
Jordan Spieth is a savage
— Daniel Berger (@DanielBerger59) July 23, 2017
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