Rose was classy in defeat that day in 2017. He lovingly patted Garcia’s cheek, they embraced, and then Rose tapped Garcia on the heart. He knew what it meant for a talented Spaniard who had played 70 majors before winning.

After finishing second in a second consecutive major, the Englishman was widely praised for his classy demeanor in defeat.

Rory McIlroy wasn’t the only one to feel the love from Justin Rose’s wife, Kate, after the golfers’ sudden death playoff at the 2025 Masters. In the immediate aftermath of Rory, 35, sinking a putt to defeat Justin,