Marco Penge Wins Spanish Open and Secures a Place in the Masters
In an exciting golf day, Marco Penge, from England, won the Spanish Open, after defeating his compatriot Daniel Brown in a tiebreaker. This victory not only gives him the title, but also a coveted place in the Masters and the Open Championship next year. Penge, who had maintained a four-stroke lead, demonstrated his composure by achieving a birdie on the first playoff hole, thus securing his third European Tour title this year.This tournament marked the first time the Spanish Open offered the winner an automatic place for the Masters and The Open, increasing the relevance of the competition. Penge himself expressed his enthusiasm for the opportunity to participate in the Masters, a course he has always wanted to play. Both Penge and Brown finished the tournament with a total of 15 under par. Brown, celebrating his 31st birthday on Saturday, came from behind with a final round of 67 strokes, despite dealing with a shoulder injury. Penge, 27 years old, had already celebrated victories in the Danish Golf Championship and the Hainan Classic. Joel Girrbach, from Switzerland, finished in third place with 14 under par. Jon Rahm, the local favorite, was looking for his fourth title at the Spanish Open, but finished in a tie for ninth place. Shane Lowry, also a participant after the Ryder Cup, failed to make the cut at the Club de Campo Villa de Madrid.Dan and Joel Girrbach played really well today. They were sinking putts, and I just couldn’t get the ball in the hole. I felt like I was really up against it, but I managed myself very well, and from tee to green, I think I played very solid. Never mind the putts; I think I used them all yesterday, but obviously sinking that one was worth it.
Marco Penge
