Rob Gronkowski and Russell Wilson may be household names, but their leading ladies are the ones who stole the spotlight in 2015.
Whether they cheered on their guys from the sidelines or checked out their practices during the offseason, the world’s most prominent athletes doubled their popularity, thanks in part to the bombshells on their arms.
From Kelly Stafford to Ellie Day and, of course, the future Mrs. Rory McIlroy, take a look at the hottest WAGs of the year:
Alexis Randock
Don’t be mistaken: Rickie Fowler came away victorious at The Players Championship in May. But the main event was his brunette gal pal, Alexis Randock. After the pair were caught smooching on the golf course, Fowler and his model girlfriend fled to the tropics for some serious celebrations.
Annie Verret
The longtime love of PGA sensation Jordan Spieth, Annie Verret burst onto the scene via the golfer’s Instagram feed. After taking home the top prize at the US Open, 21-year-old Spieth enjoyed a celebratory getaway to the Bahamas, where he and his No. 1 fan (second from right) sailed the seas at sunset with friends.
Camille Kostek
Meet the ex-cheerleader who tamed the beast better known as Rob Gronkowski. First linked in April, the pair survived a summer of the tight end’s shenanigans, including a book tour touting his memoir, “It’s Good to Be Gronk.” Gronk and Costek made their relationship “Instagram official” this fall, after the blond beauty shared a sweet date-night snap in which she’s perched upon his lap.
Ciara
In case you’ve stayed away from social media for the past half-year, Ciara nabbed herself a Super Bowl champ in the form of Russell Wilson. After making their public debut this spring, the singer and Seahawks quarterback flaunted their whirlwind romance both on and off the red carpet. Adding to the buzz: The attractive couple publicly declared they’re abstaining from sex.
“I feel very confident in the love that we have for each other, and only God knows where it’s going to go,” Ciara told Page Six in September. “God knows everything that’s to come in the future, and I think it’s best to let him keep taking control of things.”
Colleen Crowley
Johnny Manziel’s girlfriend Colleen Crowley has stuck with the embattled Browns quarterback through his many, many ups and downs — including a trip to rehab and a spat on the side of the highway. Some within the Cleveland organization reportedly wish she’d go away. But don’t expect Colleen Football to disappear from the picture just yet.
Devon Windsor
Matt Harvey clearly has a thing for supermodels, so it should come as no surprise his newest gal pal is literally straight out of a Victoria’s Secret catalog. The Mets pitcher has been linked to 21-year-old Devon Windsor since early November, after the pair first turned heads at a CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund afterparty.
“She was on his arm most of the night,” a witness told Page Six. “It seemed like Matt was there with Devon as his date. They were sipping cocktails and were with each other the entire time and left together.”
The St. Louis native has walked in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show three times and modeled for fashion powerhouse Prada.
Ellie Day
The waitress who became Mrs. Jason Day is living a real-life Cinderella story. After being set up by Day’s caddie and longtime coach Colin Swatton, the pair tied the knot in 2009. The mom of two became a prominent fixture on the pro scene as her husband won the PGA Championship in August.
While 2015 has been a divine year for the Days, Ellie’s ended on a rather scary note after she and LeBron James collided during a Cavaliers game on Dec. 18. After being taken to the hospital, Ellie let the world know she was OK and that she and King James are “good.”
Erica Stoll
Better known as the future Mrs. Rory McIlroy, the PGA of America employee has been romancing Caroline Wozniacki’s ex for the better part of a year. After they made their public debut at the Irish Open in June, the 26-year-old McIlroy put a ring on it after popping the question in Paris earlier this month.
Kacie McDonnell
Kacie McDonnell may not be as well known as Ciara, but she certainly knows her way around the sports circuit. The Kansas City-based reporter, who called off her engagement to Chiefs quarterback Aaron Murray earlier this year, was rumored to be coupling up with porn star-loving former Rangers defenseman Michael del Zotto in February. McDonnell put those stories to bed when she and Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer took their relationship public in June.
Olivia Culpo
Kelly Stafford
Perhaps the most outspoken of the bunch, Kelly Stafford is known for two things: Being the wife of Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and for taking her anger out on Instagram. As the Motor City faithful began to turn on Detroit’s multimillion-dollar man, Kelly gave the fans a piece of her mind. Because karma will bite you when you least expect it, Lions fans fired back after she tried to scalp her Monday Night Football tickets.