Santos takes 1-shot lead at Qatar Masters
Portugal's Ricardo Santos poses for photos with his trophy after winning the Madeira Islands Open European Tour golf tournament.
DOHA, Qatar — Ricardo Santos of Portugal had five birdies on his back nine to finish with a 7-under 65 Wednesday in the opening round of the Qatar Masters, taking a one shot lead over Anthony Wall and Peter Whiteford.
Santos finished with eight birdies to go with a lone bogey on his second hole. Coming off a fourth-place finish at the Abu Dhabi Championship on Sunday, the 30-year-old golfer from Portugal is looking for his second win on the European Tour.
Wall of England shot a bogey-free round that included four birdies on the front nine and a final birdie on the par-5, 18th. Whiteford, of Scotland, collected six birdies in a bogey-free round.
Several Manchester United players were in the gallery. The team is training in Qatar.
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