Justin Rose, the pro golfer and star of Netflix’s Full Swing, has been married to his wife, Kate Rose (née Phillips), since December 2006. Their love story began in the early 2000s when Justin, who turned pro in 1998, was represented by IMG, the sports management giant where Kate worked as an assistant. Their professional connection blossomed into romance as Kate traveled to tournaments with Justin, and by 2006, they tied the knot during a break in his golf schedule.
The multimillionaire Justin once joked to The Telegraph that the wedding champagne tasted sweeter because he had a few weeks off to enjoy married life before returning to the grind. Fast forward to 2025, and they’re still going strong, with Justin calling Kate the “force behind Team Rose” in a heartfelt Instagram post celebrating their 18 years together.
Who Is Justin Rose’s Wife, Kate Phillips? The Couple Shares Two Children
Kate isn’t just a supportive spouse; she’s a powerhouse in her own right. Born on July 30, 1980, she grew up in Chiswick, London, attended the Godolphin and Latymer Upper School for Girls, and later graduated from the University of Sussex in 1998 with a degree in French and Italian. While there, she played hockey and trained with the University Royal Naval Unit.
Before her IMG days, Kate was an international gymnast, and her athleticism didn’t stop there. In 2014, she proudly posted on X about skiing in Aspen for the first time in 17 years, joking about role reversal as Justin watched from the sidelines. The couple’s shared love for sports extends to their philanthropic work, like founding the Rose Ladies Series in 2020 to support female golfers during the COVID-19 pandemic, which Kate described as a “stopgap” that turned into an 11-tournament series.
Together, Justin and Kate have two children: Leo, born on February 21, 2009, in Florida, and Charlotte, nicknamed Lottie, born in early January 2012. Leo, who turned 16 in 2025, is a soccer-loving, fragrance-obsessed teen with a knack for entrepreneurship, according to Kate’s Instagram tribute. Lottie, meanwhile, is a budding equestrian who’s already winning rosettes in horse-riding competitions.
The family splits their time between London, Orlando’s Lake Nona community (a golfer’s paradise), and their luxury ranch in the Bahamas’ Albany Resort, a spot favored by golf legends like Tiger Woods. Kate’s adamant about keeping their kids connected to their English roots, even scheduling eight-week summer stays in London to soak up the culture.
The Roses aren’t just about golf and globetrotting; they’re deeply committed to giving back. In 2009, they launched the Kate and Justin Rose Foundation, tackling childhood hunger and education gaps in Central Florida. Partnering with Blessings in a Backpack and BookTrust, they’ve fed 1,600 kids every school weekend and provided books and tutoring. Justin’s 2021 Payne Stewart Award, honoring his charitable work, was a nod to their joint efforts. Kate, who served on the PGA Tour Wives Association board from 2006 to 2010, is the driving force behind their philanthropy. Justin told Golf Digest in 2025, “She gets top billing. She’s got a heart of gold.”
Kate’s influence even extends to Justin’s career logistics. In 2023, she played matchmaker to reunite Justin with his former caddie, Mark “Fooch” Fulcher, after a four-year fallout. Fulcher revealed it was Kate’s call to his spouse that brokered the peace, joking, “Mrs. Rose gets what Mrs. Rose asks for.” The reunion paid off: Justin clinched a Ryder Cup win in Rome and nearly took The Open in 2024. And let’s not forget Justin’s sweet tribute to Kate on the course—he switched his golf ball number to 99, doubling her lucky number 9 for extra luck.
