Marco Penge capped off a remarkable week at the Genesis Scottish Open with a final-round 66, earning him a tied-second finish, to add to his win earlier this year on the DP World Tour.
“It’s been unbelievable, really,” Penge said after signing his card at The Renaissance Club. “I wasn’t even in this event at the start of the year, so to be here and competing at this level, it’s just wild. I’ve loved every minute of it.”
The 27-year-old has steadily worked his way up the ranks, and his performance under pressure in Scotland solidified his place among the game’s rising stars.
Penge credits much of his recent success to experience gained playing on the downland courses of Goodwood, Worthing, and Dyke Golf Clubs in Sussex, as well as the challenging links at Prince’s in Kent growing up.
“Playing on those courses growing up really shapes your game. You get used to wind, firm turf, and tricky lies — all of which help massively when you get to places like this,” he said.
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Penge, who also impressed earlier this year with a strong showing at the PGA Championship, noted that confidence in his tee-to-green game has been building all season. He led the PGA field in that category, and the belief has only grown since.
“Even today, under that kind of pressure, it’s still a bit of an unknown,” he admitted. “But playing with Matt Fitzpatrick the last two rounds helped a lot. He’s someone I’ve always looked up to, and he really settled me down.”
With another strong result under his belt, Penge is aiming to carry this momentum into next week at The Open before taking a well-earned break.
“My wife Sophie probably deserves a rest she’s been holding the fort with our son Enzo, while I’ve been out here,” he smiled. “But I’ll try to ride this wave for a bit longer.”
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