Marco Penge thrills Madrid with an epic finish

Marco Penge (-15) is the champion of the Open de España presented by Madrid 2025. The Englishman claimed his third win of the season in the Spanish capital to confirm his place as one of the hottest players on the planet. It was a riveting conclusion that was in keeping with a wonderful tournament this
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Penge bags a place in the US Masters and The Open

Marco Penge has been crowned champion of the Open de España presented by Madrid. After a stratospheric round on moving day, the Englishman confirmed on Sunday that he is one of the most reliable golfers on the planet. He will take home the stunning cup that bears the name of so many golfing legends, including
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The ‘Italian’ golfer who dreamt of becoming a footballer

Marco Penge, this season’s breakout star on the DP World Tour, is the newly crowned champion of the Open de España presented by Madrid. Such has been his dominance this year that he is now in a head-to-head battle with Rory McIlroy to be the champion of the 2025 Race to Dubai. His length off
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Rahm says farewell in style

The roaring ovation the people of Madrid welcomed Jon Rahm with as he made his way to the 18th green was an homage to a sportsman who has transformed golf in Spain. The Barrika native gave a masterclass in honour, pride, and determination in a week in which things did not turn out as he would
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4 lessons to take away from this Open de España presented by Madrid

Jon Rahm’s commitment to the Open de España presented by Madrid Jon Rahm has an obsession: growing golf in Spain – and he proves it year after year. The Basque is largely responsible for the fact that the tournament has grown to a magnitude that was unimaginable a decade ago. Last year, the birth of his daughter
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A hug from Kepa has Rahm beaming

Years ago, when Jon Rahm’s first child was born, he said something that is more pertinent today than ever: “When I used to play badly, I didn’t want to see anyone, I wouldn’t talk to anyone, I’d go to my hotel and it would take hours to pass. Since Kepa was born, I see him
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Rahm refuses to back down

The 11th hole at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid proved a huge turning point for Jon Rahm on Saturday at the Open de España presented by Madrid. Just when things were looking up for the Barrika native, the most intimidating par 3 on the course had its way with him. The Spaniard was firing on all
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Puig does the impossible… twice

The first at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid is proving to be the toughest to negotiate at the Open de España presented by Madrid. On Saturday, the average score for the opening hole was 4.55, when it tripped up thirty-five players as they started their rounds. Add this to the fact that the 2nd hole
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The big guns at Club de Campo: Rahm faces an unfamiliar challenge

Jon Rahm’s distance off the tee is nothing new, he’s one of the biggest hitters in world golf and he’s proving it again this week in Madrid, where he is the third longest with the big stick in hand. Coincidence would have it, though, that the Barrika native finds himself in unfamiliar territory on Saturday.
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The praise for the course keeps coming

The world of golf is a curious place; the more difficult a course setup, the more praise it seems to elicit from the players. In other words, if they have to grind for the 4 or 5 it takes to play18 holes, they come through the ordeal with more respect for the game. This is
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