Tommy Fleetwood achieved his first career PGA Tour victory on Sunday, triumphing over Patrick Cantlay and Russell Henley by three strokes at the Tour Championship held at East Lake Golf Club. In addition to his inaugural win, Fleetwood earned a $10 million prize for clinching the FedEx Cup, the biggest winner’s amount awarded this year in golf.

This accomplishment culminates years of near misses, during which Fleetwood was hailed as the best player yet to win on the PGA Tour, having previously gone 0-163. His classy demeanor during tough times made him a beloved figure among fans and peers alike, a sentiment reflected in the outpouring of support he received after his win.

LeBron James, who recently took up golf, and Caitlin Clark, an enthusiastic golfer, expressed their admiration for Fleetwood on social media on Sunday. James shared a connection with Fleetwood, acknowledging the challenge of overcoming past failures:

“Congrats and 🫡 @TommyFleetwood1!!! That first one feeling is something else! Especially after dealing with adversity and shortcomings. Too 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🏆” — LeBron James

Clark celebrated the win too:

“Awesome. Sports rock Link” — Caitlin Clark

Tiger Woods also acknowledged Fleetwood’s persistence, commending his journey:

“Your journey is a reminder that hard work, resilience, and heart do pay off. No one deserves it more. Congrats @TommyFleetwood1!” — Tiger Woods

Several of Fleetwood’s colleagues, including Justin Rose, Harry Hall, and Shane Lowry, celebrated with him following his momentous putt on 18.

Fleetwood’s victory ranks as one of the most celebrated in Tour history. Though Woods’ iconic win in 2018 set a high bar, Fleetwood’s win resonates as a moment of joy and relief not just for himself but for a community who’ve long admired his talent. As he prepares for the next challenge — the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black where he’ll represent Team Europe — his journey only continues.