Marco Penge Looks Forward to Playing with Rory McIlroy at Abu Dhabi
Marco Penge is eager to compare his skills with Masters Champion Rory McIlroy as they team up for the first time at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. After securing his tour card in the final event of last year's regular season in South Korea, Penge has had an impressive 2025, becoming the season's first three-time winner with titles at the Hainan Classic, Danish Golf Championship, and the Open de España presented by Madrid.
With only two DP World Tour events remaining this season, Penge is currently second in the Race to Dubai Rankings, just behind World Number Two McIlroy. The duo, along with Ryder Cup teammate Tyrrell Hatton, will share the first two rounds at Yas Links.
Admiration and Anticipation
Penge expressed his excitement to play alongside someone he admires greatly and has long looked up to.
"For me, he (McIlroy) is the best player in my generation of kind of watching golf," said Penge. "He's been so successful, and I think a lot of guys in my age group really look up to him not just as a golfer but as a person."
He is keen to compare his strengths with McIlroy’s and learn where he can improve.
"Yeah, I compare a lot of parts of my game to him. I am excited to see what I think my strengths are compared to him on Thursday and see where I can improve."
Penge also shared how it will feel to tee off with one of the best players globally.
"I know on Thursday morning when I step on the tee I'm going to have some adrenaline because I'm playing with one of the best players in the world for the first time. I don't think I'm going to be too nervous."
Summary
Marco Penge eagerly anticipates his first-round pairing with Rory McIlroy at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, aiming to match his strengths against one of golf’s top players as he pushes to close the gap in the rankings.
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