Stenson hits the top in Doha

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.

Dubai resident Stenson, who was runner-up last year following his 2006 triumph at Doha Golf Club, picked up four shots in eight holes around the turn to make his move before finishing with back-to-back birdies.