Englishman Marco Penge back in Spain to defend title of the tournament that ‘changed my life’
Marco Penge's playoff victory in Madrid a year ago allowed the Englishman to play at the Masters for the first time in his career earlier this year.
Madrid — For English golfer Marco Penge, the 2022 Spanish Open tournament holds special significance as it was there that his victory led to an invitation to play at the prestigious Masters earlier this year. Penge, who qualified under new criteria that offer Masters invitations to winners of selected national opens, described the triumph as a transformative experience.
The 28-year-old's success in Madrid also saw him finish second in the season-long Race to Dubai, securing dual membership in the DP World Tour and PGA Tour. Despite facing challenges such as illness, injury, family commitments, and a young son in intensive care, Penge managed to secure four top 10 finishes worldwide this year. He expressed satisfaction with his current form, stating that his game feels closer to its last year's performance and possibly even better.
Strong competition is expected at the tournament, with a field including golfing heavyweights like Justin Rose, Ludvig Aberg, Shane Lowry, Sergio García, Bubba Watson, Patrick Reed, and Jon Rahm, who will be absent due to the birth of his fourth child.
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