Denmark’s Jeff Winther makes most of early start to claim Qatar Masters lead

Denmark’s Jeff Winther holds a two-shot halfway lead in the Qatar Masters. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA

Denmark’s Jeff Winther claimed a two-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Qatar Masters after making the most of a favourable draw in Doha.

Winther began his second round at 6.45am local time on Friday and carded five birdies and a single bogey to record a second successive 67 and finish eight under par.