- Mickelson, 50, became golf’s oldest major winner on Sunday
- Jack Nicklaus also salutes Mickelson for US PGA victory
As Phil Mickelson became the oldest major winner of all time on Sunday, a number of other athletes who have achieved success in the later stages of their careers paid tribute.
Truly inspirational to see @PhilMickelson do it again at 50 years of age. Congrats!!!!!!!
Related: Phil Mickelson wins US PGA Championship in triumph for the ages
Hey Phil, 50 years old is older than 46. Congratulations, my friend. pic.twitter.com/drb8PzftaB
Age is just a number, congrats @PhilMickelson . Amazing to see and very motivating for the future…can’t wait for 2047
