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Marco Penge returns to Spain to defend Spanish Open title

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 7:22 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Marco Penge returns to Spain to defend Spanish Open title

Summary

Marco Penge is back in Madrid to defend his title at the Spanish Open starting Thursday. Penge’s victory in last year’s tournament led to his first appearance at the Masters, which he described as a life-changing experience. He has faced challenges this year, including illness and family obligations, but he has also achieved four top 10 finishes worldwide., home favorite Jon Rahm will not compete as he awaits the birth of his daughter. The tournament features a strong field, including Justin Rose and Sergio García.

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By the Numbers

•Penge won the Spanish Open last year, earning a Masters invite.
•He is part of a strong field but Jon Rahm is absent.
•Penge's recent performances include several top finishes this season.
•The tournament begins Thursday at the Club de Campo Villa de Madrid.
•It features 10 players from LIV Golf.

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7:22 PMYahoo Sports — Englishman Marco Penge back in Spain to defend title of the tournament that 'changed my life'

What they're saying

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MADRID (AP) — It would be hard for Marco Penge not to have fond memories of the Spanish Open.It was thanks to his playoff victory in Madrid a year ago that the Englishman got to play at the Masters for the first time in his career earlier this year.
— Yahoo Sportsby TALES AZZONI

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