Overview
- Penge said he will step away from competition to focus on his health after missing the cut at the PGA Championship.
- He reported ongoing ear, neck, and nervous‑system issues since a November 2025 virus, including vertigo and sinus infections, and recent MRI scans showed no structural problems.
- The rookie has seven cuts made in 12 PGA Tour starts this year, including a T-4 at the Valspar Championship, and he withdrew from the Myrtle Beach Classic earlier in May.
- He told the DP World Tour he hopes to return for the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills starting June 18, though he set no firm date.
- Family strain has been a factor, with his second son born on February 24 and spending 21 days in a Florida NICU, alongside a move to the U.S. and past discussions of managing his mental health.