Three Golfers share opening round lead of WAGR Qatar Open Amateur
DOHA - Australia’s Andrew Ikstrums, Olivier van Lelyveld of the Netherlands and Englishman E Calum Fitzgerald shared a joint one-shot lead in the opening round of the 2024 WAGR Qatar Open Amateur Golf Championship at the Doha Golf Club on Thursday.
On a challenging day, the trio returned with cards of two-over-par 74 followed by Pakistan’s Omar Khalid Hussain, who is one stroke behind the leaders and will look to stay in the hunt for the title to be decided on Friday.
Trailing the leaders by two shots, Bahrain’s Yousif Ali Janahi, Scotland’s Paul Stewart, Canada’s Rob Skinner and England’s Chris Hughes are also in contention for the title after the first round.
Qatar’s Saleh al-Kaabi, who was not at his best on Thursday, shot five-over par 77 as he followed the quartet.
Around 100 golfers representing 30 countries are taking part in the tournament, which is in its 38th edition. The winner of the tournament will seal the coveted berth for the prestigious Commercial Bank Qatar Masters.
The event is one of the oldest golf competitions having launched back in 1983. It attracts the world’s best amateur golfers who showcase their skills at the picturesque venue.
Welshman Joe Jones, who won the last year’s title, is not taking part in the 2024 edition.
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