Latest News About Marco Penge Golf Break

Here are the latest verified updates I can confirm:

• Marco Penge has announced he is stepping away from professional golf to focus on his health, after a challenging PGA Championship week. He posted on social media that he needs time to get his health back to where it needs to be and that he’ll be back soon.[1][2][3][4]
• The announcement followed his missed cut at the PGA Championship at Aronimink and references to ongoing ear/neck/nervous system issues that have affected him since a viral infection last year.[3][1]
• BBC coverage similarly reports that he is taking a break for health reasons, noting recurring health problems since the earlier viral illness.[5]

Notes and context:

• Dates are mid–May 2026, with initial reports appearing around May 17–19, 2026.[2][5]
• There is mention in some outlets of a broader discussion about his health and a temporary pause rather than a definitive permanent retirement; Penge himself stated he’ll be back soon.[4][3]

Would you like me to pull the most recent statements from his social accounts or compile a short timeline of his 2025–2026 season to date? I can also monitor for any updates on his return date or further health disclosures.