The Number on Justin Rose’s Golf Balls Is a Tribute to His Wife
By Emily Burack
Published on April 12, 2026.
British golfer Justin Rose is hoping to win the Masters, having finished runner-up three times. His wife Kate Rose (née Phillips) has been with him for over two decades. The number on his golf balls is also a tribute to her, as 9 is her favorite number. The couple have two children, with Kate insisting that their children grow up close to their English culture. They also co-founded the Kate and Justin Rose Foundation in 2009 to support children living in poverty in Central Florida.
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