Seventeen years to the very day Adam Scott rose from the ashes of Greg Norman’s Augusta National anguish to capture one of the last sporting successes to deny a proud sporting nation – the Masters.

However many wondered if the heartbreak of Royal Lytham, where Scott bogeyed the last four holes to let slip a four-shot lead to hand the Claret Jug to Ernie Els, would ruin his psyche for future major runs.

But on that day in July last year, Scott boldly declared, “Next time, and I’m sure there will be a next time, I can do a better job of it.”

And on a damp and darkening Sunday afternoon at Augusta, Georgia Scott shone through to become Australia’s first Masters winner.

Hereunder is the reaction to his Augusta National success.

Greg Norman (Double British Open winner)

“I’m over the moon. Sitting there watching Adam, I had a tear in my eye. That’s what it was all about. It was Adam doing it for himself, and for the country.”

“I think he has the capability of winning a lot more majors.  I want Adam to be the most successful golfer in Australian history.

“I’m very, very proud of him.”

Jason Day (Third In 2013 Masters)

“Everyone is so happy that Scotty won.  I’m happy that he won, as well.  Took us 77 Masters to get one.  There was Greg in the past and a few other guys that have been close as well.

“Everyone is very, very happy for him.  It’s hard to not be happy for the guy because he’s so nice.  The only people that I’ve talked to is my mom and my sister.  And a couple of other buddies, but they were just congratulating me on good playing.  We just talked about how he played so well, how controlled he was.  It was hard not to bet against him.  Even when he walked off the 18th hole and I went and shook his hand, you could see it in his eyes, he was still in game mode.

“Adam was just so focused and he played to win the tournament, which that’s what you need to do.  Once you start trying to defend that, that’s when you kind of go backwards.  And he was out there playing to win.  It was an exciting finish.”

Marc Leishman (Fourth In 2013 Masters)

“It’s awesome.  There was a lot of interest back home with the Masters.  Obviously with Scotty winning, but with a few of us having a chance to win.  It’s exciting for the future of Australian golf.  Hopefully we can all keep playing well and keep the excitement levels up.”

Ernie Els (2012 Open Champion)

“I’m really happy for him.  Ever since Lytham, I’ve made a point of really getting on him a little bit, and keeping him going forward.  We played a lot of golf and talked quite a bit.  He really was motivated for it.

“Angel is another friend of mine.  I’ve played a lot of Presidents Cups with Angel, both of them are friends of mine.  Just for the fact of how things went down at Lytham,  and for Scotty to win like that is really something.”

Julia Gillard (Australian Prime Minister)

“By any measure this is a historic day for Australian sport.”

“Huge congratulations to Adam Scott – the first Australian ever to win the Masters. Adam, Australia is incredibly proud of you.”

Kate Lundy (Australian Sports Minister)

“Fantastic ” for not only Adam, but all those who played on Augusta before him and for all those young Australians who will follow in his path”.

Geoff Ogivly (2006 US Open Champion)

“Yes!!! I reckon it’s time for a beer.”  (Twitter)

Steve Elkington (1995 PGA Champion)

“Waltzing Matilda … Waltzing Matilda ..you’ll go a Waltzing Matilda with me…”  (Twitter)

Mark Weber (Formula One)

“An amazing moment for Australian sport”.  (Twitter)

Tom Watson.  (Two-time Masters winneer)

“You showed great courage Adam … and resiliency from last year’s disappointment at Lytham.”  (Twitter)

Graeme McDowell (2010 US Open Champion)

“Congratulations Adam Scott. Much deserved. Fantastic player. What an amazing finish and great for golf.

“9.45am Monday morning east coast of Australia now….. I fear for productivity right this second!!”  (Twitter)

Steve Williams (Adam Scott’s caddy)

“To be part of someone’s dream … to see the emotions that poured out of him on Sunday was just amazing.”

“The winning putt might be the highlight of my career, because he asked me to read it.”

Ian Baker-Finch (1991 British Open Champion)

“Adam’s fit and strong, he’s got a great technique, he’s got all the right attributes to continue on and be Australia’s next Greg Norman.

“I definitely think he’s got the ability to beat five majors.”

“There is no holding him back now.”

Craig Heatley (New Zealand-born Chairman, Augusta National Media Committee)

“When I heard the roar down on 10, a second later I heard about 30 million people in Australia and New Zealand all cheering, as well, I can’t even describe the pleasure that it gives me to welcome and congratulate you, Adam, on an awesome performance.”

Robert de Castella (Olympian) 

“Greg Norman has always been my golf hero and now Adam Scott has done what the Shark almost did! Awesome, bloody awesome,” he tweeted, while world snooker champion Neil Robertson also offered congratulations.

“Well done Adam Scott!!! Great nerve at the end. That will put what happened at The Open behind him.” (Twitter).

Darren Cahill (Australian Tennis Coach)

“Just wonderful. Good guy. Helluva golfer. He was due. Well done Adam Scott. 2013 Masters Champion. 1st Aussie ever!!” (Twitter)

Jarrod Lyle (Recovering from leukemia)

“You (censored) beauty Scotty. Great win well deserved.”  (Twitter)

Jessica Korda (Australian Women’s Open champion)

“Adam Scott!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A million girls just fell in love.” (Twitter)

Cameron Smith (Australian Amateur Champion.)

“We were all cheering. It was awesome, great to watch. It definitely made me get up the next morning and practice, and want to be in his shoes, you know? It was awesome.’’ (Twitter)

Stephen Pitt (CEO, Golf Australia)

“We’re so proud of Adam, of the way he played down the stretch and his tenacity in the play-off. Jason Day, Marc Leishman and John Senden all played superbly and flew the flag proudly for Australia. It’s a wonderful day for Australian sport and we’re absolutely thrilled to see the Green Jacket on Australian shoulders at last.’’

Keith Urban (Country & Western star)

“ADAM SCOTT!!!! You are the man! Congrats mate. -KU.”  (Twitter)

Niall Horan (UK Boys band – One Direction)

“Yeaaahhhh Adam Scott ya legend! Doin it for the Aussies!  (Twitter)

Shane Warne (Australian Cricket Legend)

“Absolutely awesome.” (Twitter)

Phil Scott (Father to Adam Scott)

“It doesn’t get any better than this.”

Angel Cabrera (Double Major Champion & 2013 Masters Runner-Up)

“You’re a great, great player”.