Qatar Masters 2008 - The Result

Web posted at: 1/28/2008 2:51:50Source ::: The Peninsula

Doha • Australia’s Adam Scott captured his second Qatar Masters title, but did it in a most astonishing manner - breaking the clubhouse record with a blaze of birdies in the final round of the $2.5m title.

Playing impeccable golf, Scott yesterday carded 11 under par 61 for an overall score of 20 under par 268 to win his second title in Doha.

For his sublime efforts, the 2002 Qatar Masters champion went home richer $416,660.

The Australian bettered the efforts of nine under par 63 by Mark Pilkington and Robert Karlsson, both in 2001. It is the first time that Qatar Masters has been won by a player twice. Former Qatar Masters champion, Henrik Stenson of Sweden, finished in second spot, with a card of seven under par 65 and 17 under par 271 overall.

The third place was secured by Charl Schwartzel of South Africa. Schwartzel ended his Doha trip with a card of five under par 67 for an overall score of 15 under par 273.
“It was some day, yes. I came out of the gate firing and that got me going. I was able to keep pressure on the guys leading before play started today so that helped,” Scott said.

“Henrik did everything he could, shooting a card of 65, but I guess the guy who finishes the round first, and with a lot of birdies like I did, will always put pressure on the other players,” the Australian added.