Marco Penge is taking a break from professional golf to focus on his health, after missing the cut at the PGA Championship and citing ongoing ear/neck/nervous system issues tied to a prior viral infection. He posted that he intends to return once his health is in a better place. [BBC: Golfer Penge to take break for health reasons][BBC: Golfer Penge to take break for health reasons]
Key points
- Announcement: He announced a hiatus to prioritise health, following the PGA Championship at Aronimink. [BBC: Golfer Penge to take break for health reasons].
- Health context: He has been dealing with recurring ear, neck, and nervous system issues since a viral infection last year, with MRI results described as reassuring by him. [BBC: Golfer Penge to take break for health reasons].
- Status and outlook: The break is described as temporary with the expectation of a return once health improves. [BBC: Golfer Penge to take break for health reasons].
If you want, I can pull the latest direct quotes or compile a quick timeline of his 2025-2026 season leading up to the break, with citations.
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Marco Penge had big expectations at Aronimink. What happened next and why he's now walking away is a difficult read.
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www.pgatour.comTurned pro in 2017 after a successful amateur career which included a victory at the Scottish Strokeplay in 2015. Earned his first professional title at the 2019 Prem Group Irish Masters on the EuroPro Tour. Ended that season third on the EuroPro Tour Order of Merit to secure a place on the HotelPlanner Tour the following year. Played his first full season on the HotelPlanner Tour in 2022, ending the year in 39th position on the Road to Mallorca Rankings. Won twice on the...
www.europeantour.comMarco Penge will be taking a break from the PGA Tour to concentrate on his health, the British golfer announced via social media on Tuesday.
www.yardbarker.comMarco Penge says he is taking a break from the PGA Tour after dealing with recurring health issues since suffering a viral infection last year.
www.bbc.comThe 26-year-old was also handed a £2,000 fine
www.gbnews.comMarco Penge posted a statement Sunday evening and confirmed he was stepping away from professional golf to focus on his health. He signed off with three words: “I’ll be back soon.” The 27-year-old Englishman had just missed the cut at the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
www.yardbarker.comAfter missing the cut at the PGA, the 28-year-old Englishman announced on social media that he is hoping to regain his health, both mentally and physically.
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