Big-hitting Spaniard Alvaro Quiros blazed a stunning bogey-free, eight-under-par 64 to head into the final round of the Qatar Masters with a one-stroke lead over South Africa's Louis Oosthuizen.

Danny Denison belied his status as the field’s sole amateur with a brilliant opening round at the Commercialbank Qatar Masters in Doha.

Current European number one David Howell is keen to stress that technical glitches in his swing and stance have been to blame for his off-colour start to 2006, rather than a big head.

Mariah Carey is baffled by claims she reinvented herself for her new album, insisting she just experimented with new clothes and hairstyles.

Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o has revealed he turned down an approach from Chelsea and will instead sign a new deal with the Primera Liga champions.

Ernie Els has won the Qatar Master by one shot. He finished -12, one ahead of overnight leader Henrik Stenson from Sweden.

Henrik Stenson, one of the growing band of European tour golfers who have decided to base themselves in the Middle East, leads the Qatar Masters in Doha with a round to go.

Ernie Els’ presence at last began to loom large at the Qatar Masters in Doha today.

European tour golfer Fredrik Andersson was left looking like a weekend hacker today – two days after looking more like Tiger Woods.

There was good and bad news for fans and backers of Ernie Els following the second round of the Qatar Masters in Doha.

Ernie Els steered himself away from am embarrassing early exit by going to the turn in a three-under-par 33 on the second day of the Qatar Masters in Doha today.

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.

Red-hot favourite Ernie Els was still searching for his first birdie after nine holes of the Qatar Masters in Doha today – and already had a lot of catching up to do.

Ian Woosnam has already ruled out playing in next year’s Ryder Cup but Europe’s new captain reminded everybody today that he can still play.

Brian Davis completed a bizarre day’s work in the Qatar Masters today by re-igniting his bid for a place in the Masters next month.

Geordie Kenneth Ferrie notched up six birdies in nine holes to grab a share of the second-round lead in the Qatar Masters today.

Padraig Harrington left Doha with a smile on his face tonight despite failing to stamp himself on the Qatar Masters.

Darren Fichardt beat fellow South African James Kingston at the first hole of a sudden death play-off to win the Qatar Masters in Doha today.

South African Darren Fichardt has won the Qatar Masters in Doha.

Qatar Masters, Doha, Leaderboard

Qatar Masters, Doha, Leaderboard

Qatar Masters, Doha, Leaderboard

Qatar Masters, Doha, Leaderboard

Qatar Masters, Doha, Leaderboard

South Africans James Kingston and Darren Fichardt shared the lead going into the final round of the Qatar Masters in Doha today.

European tour players reacted with fury today after a decision that put no fewer than 35 of them out of the Qatar Masters in Doha.

James Kingston holds a two hole lead in the Quatar Masters.

European tour players reacted with fury today after a decision which put no fewer than 35 of them out of the Qatar Masters in Doha.

South African James Kingston, armed with a borrowed putter after the one he used in Dubai last week appeared to have been stolen, produced one of the best rounds of his life today to take charge of the Qatar Masters in windy Doha.

Ryder Cup hero Phillip Price thanked his lucky stars today – that he had to play only eight holes of golf.

Just three-and-a-half hours’ play was possible on the opening day of the Qatar Masters today after a desert sandstorm hit Doha.

A sandstorm has forced the suspension of play on the opening round of the Qatar Masters in Doha.

A sandstorm suspended play in the Qatar Masters after three-and-a-half-hours’ play in Doha today.

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

Ryder Cup hero Paul McGinley, diagnosed with pneumonia at the start of the week, had to stop after nine holes of the pro-am on the eve of the Qatar Masters in red-hot Doha 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 cruised to victory in the £1.1m (€1.7m) Qatar Masters today to claim his second European tour title in style.

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 has taken a five shot lead in the Qatar Masters.

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

Swedish duo Joakim Haeggman and Klas Eriksson have taken the early lead at the Qatar Masters in Doha after carding six-under-par opening-rounds of 66 this morning.

Des Smyth is the best of the Irish so far in Day one of the European Tour event , the Qatar Masters.

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

Ireland’s Des Smyth is two shots off the early leaders in the first round of the Qatar Masters.