Health issues force talented Marco Penge to withdraw from US Open

Having suffered from a viral infection at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai last November, Penge has since been impacted by recurring problems.

As a result, he withdrew from the Sony Open in Hawaii in January, while he also pulled out of the Myrtle Beach Classic a week prior to the US PGA Championship.

Ahead of the second Major of the season at Aronimink, he revealed he had undergone an MRI scan after suffering from a sinus infection and vertigo symptoms.

Following a missed cut in Pennsylvania, he then announced he was taking a break from the game, telling the DP World Tour: "I'll come back as soon as I feel fit and healthy. That could be in two weeks or two months, I don't know right now. But I'm hoping for the US Open. Sooner the better!"

But he has now revealed he will not tee it up at Shinnecock Hills to keep his focus on getting back to 100 per cent.

"Unfortunately myself and my team have decided to WD from the US Open Championship," he posted on Instagram.

"Gutted to have to WD from a major but my health is the no.1. We still haven't got to the root cause of my health issues after having scans and seeing several specialists.

​"I'm starting to feel better compared to the PGA Championship and we are getting a lot closer after ruling things out, I just need more time to get things right.

"Thank you for your support as always, I should be back soon!"

A three-time winner on the DP World Tour last season, Penge is in his first campaign as a dual member with the PGA TOUR.

Across 11 starts this year, his best result is a tie for fourth at the Valspar Championship in March.