AUGUSTA, Ga. — The mood of the crowd at Augusta National when Sergio Garcia broke through to take the 81st Masters, snapping his 0-for-73 winless streak, was particularly celebratory. Fans found it necessary to show their appreciation to the 37-year-old Spaniard for all that he had been through in trying to claim that elusive first major.

The same can be said for friends and fan watching from afar, at least judging by the stream of congratulatory messages toward Garcia on social media.

Congrats @TheSergioGarcia
Incredible battle out there. Sport in the moment can be tough. But it's just sport. Hope you guys enjoyed it. pic.twitter.com/er7OzrdTgA

— Justin ROSE (@JustinRose99) April 10, 2017

Congrats @TheSergioGarcia. Well earned.

— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) April 9, 2017

Congrats @TheSergioGarcia!! Well deserved and great playing…soak it in my man!!

— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowler) April 9, 2017

Great battle out there between 2 champions @TheSergioGarcia @JustinRose99
Congrats El Niño ??Vamos!!!! #themasters pic.twitter.com/71PKouh9xV

— Danny Willett (@Danny_Willett) April 10, 2017

Congratulations to Sergio Garcia on his first Masters victory and first major! I thought Sergio played very (cont) https://t.co/PZDdenIzTN

— Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) April 10, 2017

CONGRATS @thesergiogarcia on your first major!!!! Beyond inspiring and well deserved! Enjoy your… https://t.co/J6WEMapANS

— Paula Creamer (@ThePCreamer) April 10, 2017

Congrats to @TheSergioGarcia! Amazing to watch! What are we eating next year on Tuesday night?? #Champion

— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) April 10, 2017

@TheSergioGarcia I LOVE YOU… #Masterschampion

— Thomas Pieters (@Thomas_Pieters) April 10, 2017

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