Rory McIlroy told six words by Justin Rose’s wife immediately after emotional Masters win

Justin Rose's wife - Kate Rose - couldn't hide her joy for Rory McIlroy as she told him she was "really happy" that he finally achieved his Masters dream. The Northern Irish golf sensation joined an elite group as the sixth man to complete the career Grand Slam following a nail-biting sudden-death playoff win against the three-time Masters runner-up on Sunday. The victory, which ended his 11-year wait for another major title, moved the 35-year-old to tears just moments after his remarkable triumph.

After sharing emotional moments with his loved ones, McIlroy embarked on his championship walk, still in tears, expressing his gratitude to the thousands of fans cheering his long-sought-after moment of donning the Green Jacket. At the conclusion of his victorious stroll, it was Kate Rose who awaited McIlroy, their heartfelt hug lasting 13 seconds, captured and shared widely on social media. During this tender exchange, Kate was overheard telling the champion golfer: "I'm really, really happy for you.



" For her, watching her husband Rose, 44, fail to secure his second major title in what was his second sudden-death playoff loss at Augusta must have been bittersweet, reports the Irish Star . Despite the sting of defeat, the English golfer showed immense sportsmanship post-match, offering warm congratulations to McIlroy. "I said to him, 'Listen, I was glad I was here on this green to witness you win the career Grand Slam,'" Rose admitted.

"That's such a cool, momentous moment in the game of golf. Yeah, that was it. He was obviously pretty overcome with emotion and probably not going to be able to take in much at the time.

But it was a big day in golf." Having been friends for years, McIlroy showed the ultimate respect for Rose after their clash in his post-Masters press conference. "It's funny how these things work, he's a great champion and displayed so much grace throughout his career," he said of his Ryder Cup colleague.

"Selfishly I was happy it was another European in the playoff, we're on a good run at the minute, Ryder Cup this year. "Justin is a great champion and I remember watching the playoff in 2017 when he went up against Sergio, that didn't quite go his way either, he's had a phenomenal record around here, I feel for him as he's been so close. He's a good friend and hopefully he has a few more opportunities.

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