Marco Penge, a three-time DP World Tour winner and PGA Tour rookie, has announced on social media that he’ll have to drop out of the upcoming U.S. Open due to health issues.

After a missed cut at the PGA Championship, the 28-year-old Brit announced that he would step away from golf for the time being to focus on chronic health problems, most notably a sinus infection and vertigo symptoms that required an MRI. He hasn’t played on tour since that statement.

These struggles started after a viral infection at the DP World Tour Championship last November, and Penge added a bit more about what he’s been going through over the last month, after announcing his WD.

“Unfortunately, myself and my team have decided that I am going to have to WD from the US Open championship, which I’m gutted about,” Penge wrote. “My health is the no.1 priority for now, and until I get to the bottom of the issues, I won’t be competing. The plan is to return fully fit.

“I have had numerous scans and seen several specialists, and we are getting close to resolving the issue that I’ve been struggling with for 8 months. I appreciate the continued support as always, and I’ll be back soon!”

A few fellow pros have already sent well wishes on Instagram, from Ludvig Aberg to Alex Fitzpatrick to Richard Mansell. Penge was hoping to be back in time for his first U.S. Open, but he has decided to focus on his health first and foremost. He did tee off in his first Masters earlier this year, making the cut and finishing T-49.

Penge has had a strong season thus far, despite the up-and-down health. He’s had three top-25 finishes, most notably a T-4 finish at the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook Golf and Spa Resort. His last event was the aforementioned PGA Championship, a little less than a month ago.

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