Golf's greats salute Spieth
Golf's greatest names hailed Jordan Spieth's dramatic triumph at the British Open at Royal Birkdale on Sunday as the new champion savoured his victory by swigging from the Claret Jug trophy.
Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player, the three surviving members of the 'grand slam club' who have won all four majors, saluted the 23-year-old American who will join them if he comes out on top at next month's US PGA Championship.
"Jordan, we are all so happy watching you win the greatest trophy in golf," nine-times major winner Player said in a social media address to the new champion.
"The example you showed to the young pros who will follow in your footsteps is one they will never forget," he continued.
Nicklaus, the record 18-times major winner, paid tribute to Spieth's "guts and determination" while Woods, who's won 14 major titles, posted on Twitter: "What an incredible way to come back and win."
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