Scandinavians leading the way in Qatar

Peter Hedblom set the early pace this morning at the Qatar Masters as the Swede reached the turn of his first round four under par and a shot clear of compatriot Henrik Stenson, Dane Anders Hansen and former champion Retief Goosen.

Hedblom, who missed the halfway cut in Abu Dhabi last week, reeled off four birdies over the final six holes of his front nine at Qatar Golf Club.