London — Golf’s greatest names hailed Jordan Spieth’s 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 US golfer who will join them if he wins August’s US PGA Championship. "Jordan, we are all so happy watching you win the greatest trophy in golf," nine-time 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. The courage, the patience, the fortitude. You are a family man, a gentleman and we love you." Nicklaus, the record 18-time Major winner, paid tribute to Spieth’s "guts and determination" while Woods, who has won 14 Major titles, posted on Twitter: "What an incredible way to come back and win." Few would argue with that...
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