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Marco Penge Wins Open de España in Playoff Over Daniel Brown

Jon Rahm closed with the day’s best 65 to salvage a top-10 at home.

Overview

  • Penge started the final day four shots ahead after a seven-under 64 in round three that moved him to 16-under.
  • Daniel Brown birdied the 18th to force extra holes but came up short in the playoff as fatigue and a neck issue were noted.
  • The championship was decided on the first playoff hole at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid.
  • Rahm’s challenge unraveled on Saturday with a double bogey at the par-3 11, yet he rallied on Sunday to finish tied ninth at 10-under.
  • The victory caps a strong season for Penge, who has already won in China and Denmark, while Rahm thanked the home crowd and said he intends to return if the event remains on the DP World Tour schedule.