Congratulations came pouring from all corners of social media on Sunday following Justin Thomas' PGA Championship win at Quail Hollow. It was the first major victory for the 24-year-old from Louisville, Kentucky.
Tiger Woods, who has won the tournament four times during his illustrious career, was among other professional golfers who offered praise to Thomas on Twitter.
Congrats JT!!!! Way to rise above the carnage and out execute everyone on that back nine. @JustinThomas34
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) August 13, 2017
So pumped for my boy JT!!!! Unbelievable performance today by @JustinThomas34!Can't wait to celebrate 👏🏽👏🏽🔥🍻
— Smylie Kaufman (@SmylieKaufman10) August 13, 2017
Couldn't be happier for @JustinThomas34! He is a great player and even better friend! Again congrats man very happy for you #majorchamp
— Trey Mullinax (@htmullinax) August 13, 2017
Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala also acknowledged Thomas after he closed with a 3-under 68 to win by two shots at the Charlotte, North Carolina, course.
Big shout out to @JustinThomas34 !!! Congrats homie! Hell of a final round !#PGAChampionship2017
— Michael Phelps (@MichaelPhelps) August 13, 2017
Love this! Congrats on your first of many @JustinThomas34 https://t.co/tUoim1ZOFu
— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) August 13, 2017
Congrats to my bro @JustinThomas34 !!!!!!
— Andre Iguodala (@andre) August 13, 2017
Thomas' alma mater of Alabama expressed pride on Twitter, including a personal message from the university's athletic director, Greg Byrne. Acknowledgement of Thomas' accomplishment wasn't just limited to the sports world, either, as pop star Niall Horan of One Direction relayed the news to his more than 32 million followers.
Congrats and #RollTide to @JustinThomas34!! ⛳️ #WhereLegendsAreMade #PGAChamp https://t.co/7shGE2jDem
— The Univ. of Alabama (@UofAlabama) August 13, 2017
Congratulations @JustinThomas34 on winning the @PGAChampionship! #RollTide 🐘🏌🏻
— Greg Byrne (@Greg_Byrne) August 13, 2017
Absolutely thrilled for @JustinThomas34 . A win like this has been coming for a good while now. Top guy and top player . @PGA
— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) August 13, 2017
Thomas now has five PGA Tour wins -- four of which have come this season -- to his name since joining the professional ranks in 2013.
-- Nick Ostiller