British DP World Tour star addresses 'genuine mistake' after being handed betting ban Marco Penge, a star of the DP World Tour, has spoken out after receiving a three-month ban for betting on golf.
In response to the ban, Penge released a statement on Instagram, explaining: "Back in April 2024 the Tour were informed by a betting agency that I had placed some bets on golf from 2022, with an overall average stake of £24 and total profit of c.£250.
Penge, who turned pro in 2017 and claimed victories at the Open de Portugal and Rolex Challenge Tour Grand Final last year, won't be able to return to the green until mid-February, with one month of his ban suspended.
The DP World Tour issued a statement saying: "Penge did not bet on himself or on the progress of tournaments during days when he was participating, leading the panel to find that the integrity of such events had not been compromised.".
"The suspension took effect on December 13, 2024 and Penge can return to DP World Tour participation from February 13, 2025 onwards.
