MADRID — Marco Penge is in position to win the Spanish Open after the Englishman reeled off eight birdies on Saturday, while home favorite Jon Rahm saw his hopes of landing a record fourth title all but disappear.

Penge went to 16 under for the tournament after hitting a 7-under 64 in Round 3. The overnight leader started the day with a third-hole bogey but then went on a red-hot run, going under par on eight out of 10 holes to distance himself from the pack.

“Whatever the outcome is, it’s going to be a great experience, great memories for me,” Penge said. “Tomorrow doesn’t define anything, it’s just another day, an 18-hole round of golf.”

Playing partner Joel Girbach of Switzerland is his nearest challenger, four shots back. Daniel Brown and Patrick Reed are five back, followed by Tom

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