“Having the kids around has changed me as a person and made me a better golfer because they have added perspective to my life and game and eased some of the tension.” A statement from Justin Rose, which indeed turned out to be true since he said it in 2013. Before the statement, golfer bagged his first major title, which was the US Open in 2013. But the career graph has been constant as he bagged victory each year until 2019 (except 2016).
The 44-year-old has bagged 11 PGA Tour victories, and his last came in 2023 at the A&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Notably, in 2025, his performance at the Masters has shared hopes for another major victory. He stayed at the top of the leaderboard after the first round. Well, with the majority credit to his performance, some of it goes to his support system as well. Despite keeping it private, the social media posts are proof of the great bond that the family shares. So let’s take a look at the golfer’s family, which he hasn’t shared openly.
Love life of the golfer
Rose, having 25 professional wins, is among the most successful English golfers. After turning pro in 1998, the golfer soon made developments in his personal life as well. Back in 2000, Rose met Kathryn Gill Philips, who was an assistant at IMG, the agency that represented Justin at that time. Soon after their first meeting, the bond became strong, and after six years of dating, the duo tied the knot in December 2006.
Being the biggest support pillar for the golfer, she has been spotted in support on various occasions. Even her phone call to former caddie Mark Fulcher before the Open Championship was a pivotal move, which is still evident in the golfer’s performance. Rose and Fulcher parted ways in 2019, but her phone call on for convincing the caddie to get back rekindled a decade-long partnership. According to Express UK, the phone call was on these lines: “Come on, Fooch, this is the right time. Justin needs you. He’s playing well again. Let’s get the band back together.”
Apart from helping the professional in his career, Phillips also manages the extended support pillars and philanthropic work. The pair has extended the family that shares the same interests now.
Justin Rose and Kate Philips’s kids
The duo welcomed their first kid, Leo Rose, on February 21, 2009, in Florida. Leo’s birth coincided with Rose’s participation, but his presence during the period showcased the importance of family to him. Even the father-son duo now shared similar interests in sports. Leo’s participation in sports, including golf, soccer, and tennis, is often shared through the social media account of his parents. Even Leo has pursued to learn soccer at the Aldershot Town F.C. Academy. Well, there isn’t much shared about the family; the information can only be garnered through their update on social media.
Notably, Philips expressed her love through a post on social media when Leo turned 15. She wrote, “Happy 15th to my beloved firstborn @leokrose! You made me a Mummy and have kept me on my toes every day since! You are the most original, hilarious, spirited, entrepreneurial, generous, dog-loving, fragrance-obsessed teen who surprises with your depth of thought. I can’t wait to see what this next year brings you. Love you always.”
Three years after the firstborn, the family of three turned into four as they welcomed Lottie Rose, the youngest athlete of the family. Born in 2012, she has also followed her father’s footsteps in choosing sports. With her interest in horse riding, she pursued it. So far, Lottie has participated in several competitions and won various rosettes. The younger one has also been seen with her parents at the charity event of the Kate and Justin Rose Foundation, supporting underprivileged children in the Orlando area.
Away from the family supporting golf initiatives, they share the same interest when away from the course.
Rose family interests
The family has shared regular updates on their combined interest in traveling and adventure sports. Apart from celebrating the father’s success on the course, Justin Rose and family are seen enjoying time together at various new destinations. Earlier, the post of brother-sister posing after skiing was widely applauded. Even another picture which shared Justin Rose walking with kids hand-in-hand made the heart melt. Even for her wife, who wrote, “These are my wishes answered. Walking into 2022 together, even a rare spontaneous moment holding hands.”
The family lives between London and the Bahamas, and they have always been the biggest support for each other. Especially for Justin Rose, who, despite the additional responsibility, has managed to balance out professional and personal life pretty well. The golfer with the support is on the way to his second major victory. He scored a round of 65 to lead after the first round. But can the support from his family extend his victory? Will there be another family celebration similar to the AT&T Pebble Beach? Share your thoughts on it in the comments below.
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