The wives and girlfriends of Luke Donald’s Team Europe partied hard in Rome after their emphatic Ryder Cup triumph, but who are they?
Rory McIlroy and his European teammates made the most of their stunning Ryder Cup success on Sunday, partying long into the night following their 16.5-11.5 victory against the USA.
Captain Luke Donald led celebrations as his team of 12 players toasted a triumph wrapped in unity and a team spirit that was the envy of their opponents.
They were joined by their wives and girlfriends who made the most of a never-to-be-forgotten weekend in Rome before dancing into the wee small hours at the post Ryder Cup party.
Only Viktor Hovland arrived at the Marco Simone Golf & Country Club with the Norwegian still on the lookout for love. The world No. 4 even has a Tinder profile but it is hard to imagine that he will be short of interest after his heroics in Italy last week.
With Hovland excluded, here’s an introduction to the WAGs of Europe’s Ryder Cup champions.
Jon Rahm’s wife Kelley met The Masters champion whilst they were both attending Arizona State University. Kelley was also a very capable sportsperson, competing on the track & field team as a javelin thrower. She was also very good a tennis.
After graduating the pair lived together for two years before they wed in Bilbao, Spain in December 2019. They now have one child called Kepa.
Paige Straka
Sepp Straka’s American wife Paige (need Dean) grew up in Alabama before going to Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business to gain a master’s degree in accounting. It was here that she first saw Austrian Straka playing golf for the University of Georgia against Auburn.
After being introduced by mutual friends Straka eventually popped the question in a wine bar. The couple wed in September 2021 but do not yet have any children.
Olivia Peet
Budding UK tennis star Olivia Peet is probably still pinching herself after the weekend she has just had. The 23-year-old’s embryonic relationship with Ryder Cup rookie Ludvig Aberg only came to light last week as she appeared in Rome on his arm.
Aberg has been on a whirlwind assent since turning professional just three months ago. In the blink of an eye, he already has a huge profile in golf whilst Peet has also now been thrown into sharp focus.
