Justin Rose's Wife, Kate 13-Second Statement to Rory McIlroy at Masters Revealed
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It is hard to believe that the Master Tournament ended almost two weeks ago, as Rory McIlroy ended his major championship drought.
His victory left a mark on the golf world, as it is rare for someone to achieve the career grand slam. Celebrities and fellow golfers congratulated him after his big win.
McIlroy defeated Justin Rose in a one-hole playoff, but instead of sulking, the Englishman's wife, Kate, made sure to stick around and congratulate the winner.
She was waiting for him at the clubhouse, embracing the five-time major champion for a full 13 seconds.
"I'm really, really happy for you," Kate said to McIlroy as she hugged him, while the latter let the tears flow.
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 13: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts as he puts on the Green Jacket during the ceremony after the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2025...
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 13: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts as he puts on the Green Jacket during the ceremony after the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia. More
Photo byRose's wife could have waited until after all of the craziness ended, but instead, she was one of the first there to meet McIlroy.
This woman Rory McIlroy gave a long hug to at the end of his championship walk? That's Justin Rose's wife Kate. #TheMasters pic.twitter.com/A0yakYQDvp — Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) April 14, 2025
He embraced her right after Shane Lowry wrapped him in a bear hug. These are the people who have seen McIlroy struggle under pressure the last 11 years.
McIlroy knows the Rose's well. From the many Ryder Cups and years on Tour, these two European families are close, so it does not come as a surprise to see her be one of the people to celebrate him.
It is the second straight major championship that Rose finished in the runner-up position. Last year, the golf world saw how emotional he got at the Open Championship when he came up short, so one had to think Rose would be in a similar predicament at Augusta National.
He could have congratulated him and moved on, but Rose knows McIlroy well, so once the tournament officially ended, it was more about celebrating his friend.
It shows what kind of people Kate and Justin Rose are and how there are far more important things than golf.
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