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Marco Penge reflects on missing Ryder Cup selection and future goals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Marco Penge reflects on missing Ryder Cup selection and future goals

Summary

Marco Penge discussed his absence from Europe’s Ryder Cup team for the upcoming event at Bethpage Black, expressing satisfaction with the decision. Penge, who faced injuries during his rookie season on the PGA Tour, acknowledged his inexperience and the challenging environment of playing in New York. He believes that not participating was beneficial for his career and looks forward to future opportunities, particularly with the next Ryder Cup in Ireland offering a more supportive crowd. Penge is focusing on improving his game to maximize his chances of qualifying for upcoming events.

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•Marco Penge is sidelined this season due to injuries.
•He did not make the 12-man Ryder Cup team for Europe.
•Penge felt it was the right call given his current form and experience.
•He aims to qualify for future Ryder Cups, starting this week.
•The next Ryder Cup in Ireland is seen as a better opportunity for him.

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12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Marco Penge explains why he was glad to be left out of Europe’s Ryder Cup team by Luke Donald now

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2026 has not been the debut season on the PGA Tour that Marco Penge hoped for. He entered the year as one of the most promising rookies on the tour, but injury troubles have left him sidelined for most of the season.
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