Tributes: The World of Golf Salutes Henrik Stenson

Sunday, July 17, 2016

From one Major Champion to another, Danny Willett was one of the first to salute Henrik and his own Swedish background:

The Open Champion enjoying the winner's press conference

Well well well.... Amazing stuff @henrikstenson outrageous golf!! Sweden now have 1 1/2 majors this year!!!! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇸🇪🇸🇪 @TheOpen
— Danny Willett (@Danny_Willett) July 17, 2016

Like many others, Jordan Spieth couldn't quite believe what he had just seen:

@henrikstenson just incredible! The separated two shoot the lowest rounds of the day! unreal.. Inspiring to watch!
— Jordan Spieth (@JordanSpieth) July 17, 2016

The most successful Olympian in history, swimming great Michael Phelps, loved the entertainment:

Can't ask for a better #open #philmickelson and @henrikstenson ... Just amazing golf being played
— Michael Phelps (@MichaelPhelps) July 17, 2016

Henrik's Swedish compatriot Annika Sorenstam, who won 10 Major titles on the women's circuit, is one happy lady:

I am so happy for @henrikstenson What an amazing performance! He has been close several times… https://t.co/pCaliuEF4E
— Annika Sorenstam (@ANNIKA59) July 17, 2016

Henrik's European Ryder Cup Captain and fellow Open winner Darren Clarke advises Stenson to go easy at the bar tonight:

Don't drink too much @henrikstenson before your @TheOpen press conference tomorrow at 9am!! 😜#OpenChampion
— Darren Clarke (@DarrenClarke60) July 17, 2016

Jesper Parnevik, another Swede who came close to winning The Open, is delighted Sweden's wait for a Major Champion is over:

Just landed in London, heard the great news. Very impressive and congrats @henrikstenson , Sweden doesn't have to wait no more!!#TheOpen
— Jesper Parnevik (@JesperParnevik) July 17, 2016

The Iceman's putting coach, Phil Kenyon, had a day to remember with his man stroking them home from everywhere:

Wow that was awesome! Thanks for the messages people! A Sunday @TheOpen doesn't get much better than that!
— Phil Kenyon (@SwashPutting) July 17, 2016

Always a team player, Sergio sends his message of congratulations for a man he's shared a lot of Ryder Cup success with:

Couldn't be happier for my friend @henrikstenson to win his 1st major with the best ever score -20 @TheOpen! Some golf that was!! 🇸🇪🏆
— Sergio Garcia (@TheSergioGarcia) July 17, 2016

Henrik's win was even being saluted by Glasgow football giants Celtic, who offered up a unique message of congratulations:

. @henrikstenson you & the Claret Jug are welcome to Paradise anytime #hailhail 🍀 pic.twitter.com/SMocRfu5DC
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) July 17, 2016

Horse Racing legend and massive golf fan AP McCoy likens Stenson to a 'machine':

Unbelievable from @henrikstenson class act in every way #machine #TheOpen champion
— AP McCoy (@AP_McCoy) July 17, 2016

Tottenham Hotspur and England striker Harry Kane backed Stenson from the start apparently:

Stenson or Mickelson?🤔 Looking forward to seeing the battle! I like them both but hopefully Stenson can win his 1st major!⛳️ #TheOpen
— Harry Kane (@HKane) July 17, 2016

Westy shows his support for Stenson, and the entertainment on offer:

Well done @henrikstenson ! Well done @RandA . Great entertainment. That's how you grow the game we all love! 👍🏻
— Lee Westwood (@WestwoodLee) July 17, 2016

Two-time Open Champion Ernie Els is another to praise the quality of the final pairing's golf:

Congrats @henrikstenson on your @TheOpen win! Some unbelievable golf from both he & Phil today
— Ernie Els (@TheBig_Easy) July 17, 2016

Another footballer, this time Joey Barton, salutes Stenson and the 2016 Open:

Phenomenal standard of golf that. Best #TheOpen I've seen in a long time. 👏🏻
— Joey Barton (@Joey7Barton) July 17, 2016

Justin Rose comes over all Swedish:

🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪Congrats @henrikstenson @TheOpen CHAMPION 🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪
— Justin ROSE (@JustinRose99) July 17, 2016

Sir Nick Faldo, a man who knows a thing or two about winning Open Championships, stumbles across Henrik's wife:

To celebrate Henrik's win, his coach Pete Cowen is running a range ball discount at his Golfing Academy...:

In celebration of @petecowengolf & @henrikstenson victory @TheOpen we are running range ball discount offer all week pic.twitter.com/q6UgphLsIh
— petecowengolfacademy (@petecowengolf) July 17, 2016

Another Major Champion tweets his congratulations: