Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods lead Sergio Garcia praise after major win

Watch the best bits of Sergio Garcia's final round at Augusta

Sergio Garcia has proven a popular champion of the Masters, with stars from the worlds of golf uniting to pay tribute to the newest owner of the Green Jacket.

Garcia's Masters win

Relive Sergio Garcia's Augusta glory

The Spaniard ended his long wait for major victory, prevailing at the 74th time of asking with a play-off win over Ryder Cup team mate Justin Rose.

Garcia trailed Rose on the back nine at Augusta but missed a birdie chance on the final hole to claim victory, taking the tournament to a sudden death shoot-out.

Image: Rose and Garcia topped the leaderboard throughout the final rond

The 37-year-old then won the contest with a birdie at the first extra hole, giving Garcia the title on what would have compatriot Seve Ballesteros' 60th birthday.

It didn't take long for Garcia's former playing partners and Ryder Cup team mates to react to his special success, with plenty turning to social media to pile praise on the Spaniard.

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