Meet Justin Rose Wife Kate Phillips – Instagram, Wiki, Pics, Family, Wedding, House, Age, How They Met?

Meet Justin Rose Wife Kate Phillips – Instagram, Wiki, Pics, Family, Wedding, House, Age, How They Met?

Justin Rose has been well-known in the golf world since the 1990s but these days he and his wife Kate are known for more than just sports achievements.

What is there to discover about this former gymnast and her golfer husband?

Who is Justin Rose?

Justin Rose is an English golfer who impressed even during his amateur years and has been playing professionally since 1998.

He has had over 20 professional wins and currently he plays in both the PGA and European Tour.

Justin also got the gold at the 2016 Olympic Games. His official earnings in the PGA Tour are recorded as over $60 million.

Who is Kate Phillips?

Kate Phillips married Justin Rose and has been successful in various spheres of life.

From being a talented gymnast to excelling in studies and the corporate world, she’s done it all! These days she keeps on supporting good causes to improve the lives of children and women.

And she does it all while being a mom and supporting her husband’s career!

Kate Phillips: Quick Facts

Name and Surname	Kate Phillips
Born	30 July 1980
Age	43
Gender	Female
Net Worth	Not confirmed Justin Rose’s net worth: ~$40 million
Place of Birth	UK
Nationality	English
Spouse	Justin Rose
Children	2: Leo & Lottie
College	Sussex University

Interesting Facts

Here are a few ‘Did you know’ facts about the Rose household:

• Did you know Justin once bought Rose a horse as a gift? Kate was given part ownership of an impressive racehorse called Master Merion. The name may refer to the Merion Golf Club where Justin won the US Open. Over the course of his racing career, Master Merion has earned his owners over $350,000.
• Kate believes ‘9’ to bring her luck and Justin apparently trusts his wife so much that he changed the numbering on his golf balls to her lucky number after their wedding. As confirmed in com, it’s now ‘99’ for double the luck.
• The couple’s daughter seems to share in her parents’ passion for horses, because you’ll find footage of her riding a horse ‘Juliette’ on her mom’s Instagram.

Kate Phillips & Justin Rose – Are They Married?

Yes, the couple got married in 2006 after a long courtship.

How Did They Meet?

The course of her career is partly to thank for Kate and Justin ever meeting.

As noted in The Sun, Kate joined IMG as an assistant after her gymnastic career came to an end.

IMG was the company that represented Justin at the time, which led to her attending a golfing function in the Bahamas. thesportslite.com states that this is where she met Justin.

They started a relationship in 2001 and dated for six years before becoming engaged.

Does She Appear on Tour with Justin?

Yes, Kate is often seen on tour when Justin plays.

She is also very involved with other aspects in the golfing world, such as helping with the Rose Ladies Open and being a board director for the PGA Tour Wives Association.

Where Do They Live?

At one time the Rose household lived in the Bahamas.

Heavy.com mentions that the couple also lived in Orlando, Florida, which is where some of their charity work took place.

However, as mentioned a few years ago in Golf Magic, the Rose family had plans to move back to the UK. These days you’ll find them in Putney, London.

They still retain residency for the Bahamas and when not in London you may find them in Albany, New Providence, a luxury resort with an Ernie Els designed golf course.

Do They Have Kids?

The couple has two kids, named Leo and Lottie.

Their son was born in 2009 and their daughter, Lottie, in 2012.

Based on what Justin has told journalists at heavy.com, his son Leo doesn’t plan to follow in his father’s footsteps of becoming a worldclass golfer.

Kate Phillips Early Life Bio

Justin’s wife was born on 30 July 1980 as ‘Kate Phillips’.

We don’t have confirmation about her entire family, but she has a brother, Sam. As a girl she went to Godolphin and Latymer Upper School for Girls, where she completed her A levels.

Kate herself has amazing sporting talent and was a gymnast who competed on an international level.

She attended the University of Sussex as a student. According to her LinkedIn profile she studied French and Italian.

What Does She Do for a Living?

As noted above, Kate was an assistant at IMG for a while.

Later on in life one of her commitments became running a charity which she started with Justin.

It’s called the Kate & Justin Rose Foundation and as mentioned on pgatour.com its focus is to assist the city of Orlando’s youth. Areas of interest are helping kids in terms of education and nutrition.

Kate is also part of the motivation behind the Rose Ladies Series. This is a set of ladies’ professional golf tournaments.

The couple has donated financially to establish this venture and give more women a chance at playing golf.

Kate Phillips: Can She Play Golf?

Since Kate and her husband have supported initiatives like the Rose Ladies Open, it’s clear that Kate is passionate about the sport of golf.

However, there’s no clear indication that she’s a player herself.

Kate Phillips: Social Media

You’ll find Kate’s Instagram profile at katevrose and you can join over 1,600 of her fans and friends who enjoy her social media updates.

Her content is a mix of family moments, golfing events and more.

For news about their charity work you can visit the Kate & Justin Rose Foundation page on Facebook, although there hasn’t been much activity lately.

Justin’s own Facebook page will help you keep track of the family’s activities for all things golf related.

If you prefer Twitter, try out Kate’s profile, @kate_rose99. She keeps over 1,500 followers up to date on golf, charity and personal topics.

Conclusion

Both Kate and Justin have already made an impact on society, thanks to optimally using their talents and resources.

It’s an excellent example to those around them and good to see that sports heroes and their families set the pace for how members of society should help each other through life.