Paul Casey underlined his return to form following last year’s rib injury as the Ryder Cup ace carded a six-under-par 66 to claim a share of the lead at the Commercialbank Qatar Masters.

A resurgent Paul Casey joined Bradley Dredge at the top of the Commercialbank Qatar Masters leaderboard as the Englishman took full advantage of ideal scoring conditions in Doha today.

European number one Lee Westwood and former caddie Oliver Wilson are ideally placed heading into the weekend at the Commercialbank Qatar Masters with just a two-shot deficit to second-round leader Brett Rumford.

Former European number one Robert Karlsson led a muted challenge to second-round clubhouse leader Brett Rumford at the Commercialbank Qatar Masters today.

Australia’s Brett Rumford moved into a one-shot lead on the second morning of the Commercialbank Qatar Masters after taking advantage of calm morning conditions in Doha.

Europe’s perennial bridesmaid Oliver Wilson battled testing conditions to card a five under par 67 and share a one-shot first round lead at the Commercialbank Qatar Masters with Welshman Bradley Dredge.

Oliver Wilson and Marcel Siem joined clubhouse leader Robert Karlsson in a tie for the lead on the opening day of the Commercialbank Qatar Masters.

Sweden’s Robert Karlsson defied the weather to card a four-under-par opening round at the Commercialbank Qatar Masters today to open up a two-shot lead midway through a first windswept day in Doha.

Desert expert Louis Oosthuizen defied the elements to set a blistering pace on the opening morning of the Commercialbank Qatar Masters.

Shane Lowry showed he belonged in the professional ranks with an assured display in Abu Dhabi last week and will look to prove he deserves a place in the world's top 100 at this week's Commercialbank Qatar Masters.

SHANE LOWRY showed he belonged in the professional ranks with an assured display in Abu Dhabi last week and will look to prove he deserves a place in the world’s top 100 at this week’s Qatar Masters.

Irish golfer Shane Lowry showed he belonged in the professional ranks with an assured display in Abu Dhabi last week and now aims to prove he deserves his place in the world's top 100 at this week's Commercialbank Qatar Masters.

Damien McGrane admits he will miss the challenge of facing Tiger Woods at this week’s Dubai Desert Classic.

Big-hitting Spaniard Alvaro Quiros won the Qatar Masters today after holding his nerve over a tense final round to edge out former champion Henrik Stenson and Louis Oosthuizen by three shots.

Louis Oosthuizen joined overnight leader Alvaro Quiros at the top of the Qatar Masters leaderboard this morning, a shot clear of former champion Henrik Stenson at the halfway point of an enthralling final round at Doha Golf Club.

Spain’s Alvaro Quiros shot to the top of the Qatar Masters leaderboard this morning after blitzing the front nine of his third round to dislodge overnight leader Louis Oosthuizen.

Louis Oosthuizen made his move up the Qatar Masters leaderboard this afternoon as the South African’s flawless second-round front nine left him a shot adrift of clubhouse leader Andrew Coltart.

Former champion Andrew Coltart opened up a one-stroke lead at the midway point of the second round of the Qatar Masters today, with Ireland's Damien McGrane tied for fourth at six under.

Former champion Andrew Coltart claimed the outright lead at the Qatar Masters this morning after picking up two shots during his second round at an overcast Doha Golf Club.

Former champion Henrik Stenson bounced back from missing the cut last week to card an opening six-under-par 66 and open up a one-stroke lead at the Qatar Masters.

Defending Qatar Masters champion Adam Scott will be looking to maintain his 100% record at Doha Golf Club without any practice this week after his clubs were lost in transit from Hawaii.

Australian Adam Scott claimed his second Qatar Masters title with a three-stroke victory over Swede Henrik Stenson after he produced an 11-under-par course record 61 in the final round.

Three-time European Tour winner Johan Edfors stormed to the top of the Qatar Masters leaderboard to open up a two-stroke halfway lead over Lee Westwood and Charl Schwartzel.

Johnnie Walker Classic champion Anton Haig held a one-stroke lead over Englishmen Sam Walker and Paul Broadhurst as the big-hitting South African set the early pace in the opening round of the Qatar Masters this morning.

Defending champion Retief Goosen has been forced to withdraw from the Qatar Masters suffering from an eye complaint after undergoing laser surgery 10 days ago.

Ryder Cup star David Howell has set himself two goals this year – securing a place in Nick Faldo’s team to face America and re-establishing his place in the world’s top 50.

Retief Goosen, Richard Green and Nick O’Hern hold a slender lead at the top of a tightly-packed Commercialbank Qatar Masters leaderboard midway through the final round.

Retief Goosen stayed cool in the desert heat to move two shots clear at the top of the Commercialbank Qatar Masters leaderboard but defending champion Henrik Stenson is hoping the weather takes a turn for the worse over the weekend.

World number eight Retief Goosen remained cool in the desert heat to stay top of the Commercialbank Qatar Masters’ leaderboard at the end of his second round - but was joined by Australian Richard Green.

Retief Goosen holds a one-shot lead going into the second round of the Commercialbank Qatar Masters in Doha.

Miguel Angel Jimenez carded a six-under-par 66 to hold a one shot lead over Shiv Kapur after both completed their rounds on the first day of the Commercialbank Qatar Masters.

After a day he will want to forget in a hurry, Ernie Els is in danger of missing his first halfway cut on the European tour in six years.

Ian Woosnam failed to make the most of an opening eagle when the Qatar Masters began in testing conditions today.

AS the only representative of the world’s top 60, Pádraig Harrington will never be a stronger favourite for a golf tournament than he is for the Qatar Masters starting today.

Adam Scott today revealed he intends his commanding victory in the £1.1m Qatar Masters to be just the first of many this season.

Adam Scott started the day three shots ahead in the Qatar Masters at Doha Golf Club and ended it in the same position, leaving the 21-year-old Australian only 18 holes away from his second victory on The European Tour International Schedule.

Adam Scott was hoping to take another step towards his second European Tour title in the third round of the Qatar Masters.

Scotland’s Stephen Gallacher moved into contention to match the achievements of close friend Alastair Forsyth and win his first European Tour event in the Qatar Masters.

Joakim Haeggman has been forced to give up another of his hobbies in pursuit of reclaiming his place among European golf’s elite.

Colin Montgomerie bounced back from missing the cut last week in the first round of the Qatar Masters.

Ron Rafferty started well at the Qatar Masters tournament.