England’s Marco Penge has been crowned the 2025 Seve Ballesteros Award winner after being voted the player of the year by his peers on the DP World Tour.
The 27-year-old experienced a breakthrough season on the circuit in 2025 with victories at the Hainan Classic in April, Danish Golf Championship in August, and Open de España presented by Madrid in October. In doing so, he finished second in the 2025 Race to Dubai standings, behind world no. 2 Rory McIlroy and found himself up into the top 30 on the Official World Golf Rankings.
“I feel incredibly honoured to have won this prestigious award.” Penge said. “I had a great season last year on the DP World Tour, but to have that recognised by my fellow competitors really means a lot. I want to say a big thank you to all of them.
“To go from fighting to keep my card to winning an award that carries Seve’s name in the space of a year is something I’m incredibly proud of, and I’m grateful to my team for their support – it gives me huge confidence and motivation to keep pushing for more this season.”
Javier Ballesteros, the son of Seve, added: “I first met Marco many years ago in southern Spain when he was playing on the mini tours. From those early days, he progressed through the Challenge Tour and went on to enjoy significant success on the DP World Tour, including three victories during the 2025 season, which truly showcased his talent and determination, before earning the opportunity to compete on the PGA TOUR. That journey is a testament to his dedication and hard work, and makes him a truly deserving recipient of the Seve Ballesteros Award.
“I have always admired people who commit themselves fully and succeed both in golf and in life – something my father instilled in us from a young age. My siblings and I are absolutely delighted for Marco and send him our warmest congratulations.”