Bryson DeChambeau stormed to victory on Sunday to capture the first U.S. Open and first major title of his career in impressive style on Winged Foot’s treacherous West Course. It was a culmination of a lifetime of commitment and hard work, particularly in the last year when he transformed his body to improve his game.

Some of his fellow PGA Tour pros took to Twitter after his win to acknowledge as much, and to offer much-deserved congratulations for a hard-fought victory. Zach Johnson, a two-time major champion himself, was one of the first to toast Bryson.

“Brutal yet fun week at Winged Foot. Hats off to @b_dechambeau for the “W”, his first major, and winning the 40 and under division,” Johnson tweeted, before adding a joke at his own expense, “I’ll take my medalist in the 40 and older. Finding the positives.”

On Monday morning Bryson replied to Johnson’s tweet, thanking him for sticking around and greeting him when he walked of the 18th green, a scene captured on the NBC final round broadcast.

Thanks bud! Appreciate you sticking around yesterday. Congrats on 40+ division win 👊🏼 https://t.co/gGXUTCehD0

— Bryson DeChambeau (@b_dechambeau) September 21, 2020

Bubba Watson, who was in contention himself for a time and finished T31, also gave Bryson his due, as did Francesco Molinari, Ross Fisher, Lanto Griffin and Colt Knost.

.@b_dechambeau Congratulations🏆💪🏼 Amazing to watch!! #USOpen #majorchamp #LoveYou

— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) September 20, 2020

Congrats @b_dechambeau, amazing score on what looked like a very tough course. Testament to your hard work and the one of the team around you

— Francesco Molinari (@F_Molinari) September 20, 2020

Amazing feeling after so much hard work has gone into this transformation of my game and outlook. Thank you to my fans, team and sponsors for sticking with me. And thank you to the @USGA, @usopengolf and Winged Foot for an incredible test. So honored to have won my 1st major here pic.twitter.com/75OEogzMtc

— Bryson DeChambeau (@b_dechambeau) September 21, 2020

Great experience this past week at Winged Foot @usopengolf. Huge congrats to @brysondechambeau on his win! Few days off to recover and then hitting the gym 😂 @ Winged Foot Golf Club https://t.co/62AcWkgjfS

— Lanto Griffin (@thelanto61) September 21, 2020

What a performance by @b_dechambeau!!! Just another @USGA title for the @SMUGolfM !!!

— Colt Knost (@ColtKnost) September 20, 2020

Others congratulated DeChambeau while also acknowledging the criticism he receives for the unique way he plays the game, even during and after his major-winning performance this week. Among them was Luke Donald, who included this helpful reminder, “Remember what the goal is everyone – golf is a game with a score and the lowest score wins – it’s not subjective – get the ball in the hole in less strokes than your competitors.”

Only player under par today, playing in the final group! Remember what the goal is everyone – golf is a game with a score and the lowest score wins – it’s not subjective – get the ball in the hole in less strokes than your competitors. Congrats @b_dechambeau 🏆

— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) September 20, 2020

A lot of hating on the big man @b_dechambeau but no one works harder than that guy! Work ethic and passion to improve is incredible and awfully inspiring.

— Michael Gellerman (@OUknowmike) September 21, 2020

Ian Poulter took it one step further, saying that Bryson “isn’t my cup of tea,” before admitting, “what he is is a Major champion and I have huge respect for winning the @usopengolf. Changed his swing and body to try and over power golf courses. Done it his way.”

Say what you want about @b_dechambeau he might not be everyone’s cup of tea. His isn’t my cup of tea but what he is is a Major champion and I have huge respect for winning the @usopengolf. Changed his swing and body to try and over power golf courses. Done it his way. 👍🏼👊🏼

— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) September 20, 2020

Article originally appeared on: Golf.com