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2023 Qatar Masters wraps up with Finland’s Sami Valimaki finishing on top

Since its inaugural running in 1998, the Qatar Masters has gained admiration from the golfing world as it attracts the best talent from the sport. The last and final round…

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World no.1 Carlsen to return for Qatar Chess Masters

The chess tournament returns for the first time to Qatar since 2015, and runs from October 10-20. Norwegian five time world champion Magnus Carlsen is set to return to Qatar…

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Sports News

Arrested Development replaces Simple Minds at Qatar Masters

In a short statement on the band’s Facebook page, Simple Minds said they were “ready and willing” to play in Qatar but “circumstances completely out of the band’s control” precluded their appearance.

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Life

Star athletes convene at Doha Golf Club for Qatar Masters

Defending champion Sergio Garcia is among the golfers taking to the greens at the Doha Golf Club, vying for a share of $2.5 million in prize money.

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Life

Top golfers in full swing as Qatar Master’s opens

Despite a brief delay due to fog, the golf tournament is preceding smoothly, with more than 100 top golfers from around the world competing for $2.5 million in prize money.

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News

Top seed players take to the green for opening of Qatar Masters

By Mai Akkad The 2013 Commercial Bank Qatar Masters got under way properly this morning, as the Doha Golf Club buzzed with activity and a few top seed contenders, including…

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News

Williams, two locals move on to Qatar Master’s golf tournament

By Mai Akkad Max Williams of England took the WAGR-2013 Qatar Open Amateurs Championship today for the fourth time with a score of 223 (seven over par). The 22-year-old, as…

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News

Amateur local golf players vie for spot in upcoming Qatar Masters

By Mai Akkad The WAGR-2013 Qatar Open Amateurs Championship kicked off today at the Doha Golf Club, where, among others, four Qatari players will compete to win an opportunity to play with…

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