Posted at 6:49 a.m., Sunday, January 27, 2008
Golf: Adam Scott shoots 61, wins Qatar Masters by 3
Associated Press
DOHA, Qatar — Adam Scott shot an 11-under 61 today to win the Qatar Masters by three strokes over Henrik Stenson.The Australian had 11 birdies, including five in a row to start, at the Doha Golf Club to finish at 20-under 268 and win his 14th title. Scott, the 2002 Qatar Masters champion, is the first repeat winner of the tournament.
Stenson, who won the event in 2006, shot a 65 with seven birdies to finish second at 271.
Charl Schwartzel (67) was third, five strokes behind Scott, and Johan Edfors (70) was fourth, another stroke behind. Lee Westwood (65) was next, followed by Colin Montgomerie (69).
Sergio Garcia (67) tied for seventh with six others.
