Who is Marco Penge’s wife? Meet former amateur golf star Emily Lamb who supported his rise to the PGA Tour

Marco Penge is heading to the PGA Tour in 2026 after a huge season on the DP World Tour. The English golfer picked up three wins during the year and quickly became one of the most talked-about names in European golf. Soon after winning the Open de Espana in October, Penge also cleared up rumors linking him with LIV Golf and confirmed that his focus was completely on the PGA Tour. Speaking after the tournament, Penge said, “I’m going to America tomorrow with my wife to find a place for when we move in January. I’m playing the PGA Tour next year.”

He added that he hopes to enjoy a successful season in the United States before returning to the DP World Tour later in the year. As his career continues to rise, many golf fans have also become curious about his personal life and the woman who has supported him through the journey. Penge’s wife is Emily Lamb, who was once considered one of England’s brightest young amateur golfers. Long before their marriage, both players were already making headlines in junior golf competitions across the country.

Marco Penge and Emily Lamb first connected through amateur golf

Emily Lamb enjoyed a strong amateur career during her teenage years. She won the Fairhaven Trophy in both 2013 and 2014. Interestingly, Penge won the boys’ competition during those same years, showing how closely their golf journeys matched from an early stage.

The couple later became partners both on and off the course. In 2016, they won the famous Sunningdale Foursomes together despite Penge battling food poisoning during the final round. After the win, Penge said, “We really enjoyed the experience and can’t wait to see our names on the champions board at Sunningdale. We may possibly be the youngest pairing to have won it.”

Lamb’s amateur success continued after that victory. She won the British Women’s Stroke Play Championship in 2016, played in the 2017 Women’s Open as the low amateur, and later represented Great Britain and Ireland in the 2018 Curtis Cup.

Emily Lamb retired from professional golf before starting a family with Marco Penge

Although Lamb had a promising future in golf, her professional career lasted only two years. In 2022, she announced her retirement in an emotional Instagram statement where she explained the mental pressure and emotional ups and downs that came with professional golf.

She wrote, “Being a professional golfer was my dream as a little girl and I’m so blessed to have been able to give it a go.” Lamb also shared how difficult it felt to deal with missed cuts, pressure, and constant expectations while competing professionally.

Since stepping away from golf, Lamb has worked as an operations and marketing coordinator at Per4m Health. She and Penge married in 2023, and the couple welcomed their son, Enzo, in 2024. The family currently lives in Clitheroe, Lancashire, which is Lamb’s hometown.