Masters Social Spotlight: How the internet reacted to Sergio Garcia’s Augusta victory
While not everyone wanted Sergio Garcia to win his maiden major title…
Padraig Harrington didn't rate Sergio Garcia ! https://t.co/En4enmBRHI
— Joe Ferrari (@JoeTalksBack) April 10, 2017
…the rest of the golfing world did. Here’s how they reacted:
Vamossssssssssssssssss!!!! Grande SERGIO!!!!!! #Campeón #Masters #Augusta @TheSergioGarcia ?????? pic.twitter.com/qVoGcz0Boj
— Javier Ballesteros (@J_Ballesteros1) April 9, 2017
Congrats @TheSergioGarcia
Incredible battle out there. Sport in the moment can be tough. But it's just sport. Hope you guys enjoyed it. pic.twitter.com/er7OzrdTgA— Justin Rose (@JustinRose99) April 10, 2017
MASSIVE Congrats to @TheSergioGarcia and The Hopper … Worthy Masters Champions ???
— Dick fulchers lad (@Fooch1993) April 9, 2017
Congrats @TheSergioGarcia. Well earned.
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) April 9, 2017
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
He did it! So happy for Sergio. Masters Champion #Vamos
— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) April 9, 2017
Ladies and Gentleman, the 2017 @TheMasters CHAMPION!!!!!! @TheSergioGarcia pic.twitter.com/049UP4zHYO
— Rafa Cabrera Bello (@RCabreraBello) April 9, 2017
Congratulations @TheSergioGarcia! Great win!#forSeve ⛳️??
— Ernie Els (@TheBig_Easy) April 9, 2017
@TheSergioGarcia I LOVE YOU… #Masterschampion
— Thomas Pieters (@Thomas_Pieters) April 10, 2017
El Niño, well done my friend what a tournament you played @TheSergioGarcia ?? vamos ?? also great going by @JustinRose99 #TheMasters2017
— Martin Kaymer (@MKaymer59) April 9, 2017
What a @TheMasters. Sad to see Justin miss out, but @TheSergioGarcia to win a Major on #Seve's birthday & finally become the Major champion.
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) April 10, 2017
So happy for @TheSergioGarcia! He's been so close for so long. You know Seve is going crazy heaven! #welldonebuddy @TheAngelaAkins
— Billy Horschel (@BillyHo_Golf) April 9, 2017
@TheSergioGarcia UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!! VAMOS!!!!
— Branden Grace (@BrandenGrace) April 9, 2017
He deserved one
— Shane Lowry (@ShaneLowryGolf) April 9, 2017
Just brilliant @TheSergioGarcia Feel for @JustinRose99 but both guys were just amazing. @TheMasters
— Darren Clarke (@DarrenClarke60) April 9, 2017
@TheSergioGarcia felicitaciones campeon!!
— Angel Cabrera (@cabrera_pato) April 9, 2017
Congrats @TheSergioGarcia!! Well deserved and great playing…soak it in my man!!
— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowler) April 9, 2017
What a show that was! Congrats to @TheSergioGarcia
— Smylie Kaufman (@SmylieKaufman10) April 9, 2017
That's what I'm talking about @TheSergioGarcia! Congratulations and welcome to the club. #MastersChampion #forSeve
— Zach Johnson (@ZachJohnsonPGA) April 9, 2017
Congrats to Sergio!! So happy for him. So deserving for an amazing career he's had.. Forever a major champion!
— Justin Thomas (@JustinThomas34) April 9, 2017
Sin palabras…gracias @TheSergioGarcia #themasters
— Alejandro Cañizares (@Acanizares10) April 9, 2017
Couldn't be happier for @TheSergioGarcia and Glen #masterschampion #majorwinner ?Class act and great week @JustinRose99 ?? Wow @TheMasters
— Ross Fisher (@RossFisher) April 9, 2017
That was some incredible golf by Sergio. I thought he was out of it on 13 but he never gave up. Persevered through some real adversity
— Hunter Mahan (@HunterMahan) April 9, 2017
another great @TheMasters !!!!! congrats @TheSergioGarcia ?
— Byeong Hun An (@ByeongHunAn) April 9, 2017
@TheSergioGarcia you have always been a stud, so happy for you my brother…????????#themasters
— Trevor Immelman (@TrevorImmelman) April 9, 2017
Couldn't be happier for Sergio no one deserves it more
— Paul Lawrie (@PaulLawriegolf) April 9, 2017
Great fightback from Garcia after his start to the back 9!
Amazing scenes on the 18th green! What a champion! #TheMasters— Tyrrell Hatton (@TyrrellHatton) April 9, 2017
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Tom Irwin
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