Marco Penge is crowned at the Spanish Open and goes to the Masters and The Open

Marco Penge Wins Spanish Open and Secures a Place in the Masters

In an exciting definition, Marco Penge, English golfer, defeated his compatriot Daniel Brown in a playoff to win the Spanish Open. This victory grants him a place in the prestigious Masters and the Open Championship next year. Penge, who had maintained a four-stroke lead, secured the victory with a birdie on the first playoff hole, securing his third European Tour title so far this year.

“Dan and Joel Girrbach played really well today. They were sinking putts, and I couldn’t get it in the hole. I felt like I was really up against it. But I think I managed myself very well, and from tee to green, I feel like I played very solid. Never mind the putts; I think I used them all yesterday, but obviously sinking that one was worth the wait.”

Marco Penge

This national tournament offered the winner an automatic spot for the Masters and The Open for the first time.

“It’s crazy,” Penge said about playing in the Masters. “It’s a golf course I’ve always wanted to play, because I feel like my game suits it very well.”

Marco Penge

Penge, with a final round of 72 strokes (+1) on Sunday, finished tied with Brown at 15 under par in the tournament. Brown, who turned 31 on Saturday, started five strokes back but staged a comeback with a final round of 67 strokes (-4). Despite dealing with a right shoulder ailment that required treatment during the last nine holes, he forced a playoff with a birdie on the final hole. Penge, 27 years old, was also crowned champion at the Danish Golf Championship and the Hainan Classic. Joel Girrbach (69) started the day four strokes behind. The Swiss player finished third in the tournament with 14 under par. Jon Rahm, local favorite, who was seeking his fourth title at the Spanish Open, was not in contention at the start of the final round, but closed with a round of 65 strokes (-6) to finish in a tie for ninth place. Shane Lowry, like Rahm, returned to action after helping Europe win the Ryder Cup last month, did not make the cut at the Club de Campo Villa de Madrid.