Sweden’s Karlsson wins Qatar Masters by 3 strokes

January 31, 2010

DOHA, Qatar (AP)—Robert Karlsson of Sweden shot a 7-under 65 to win the QatarMasters by three strokes on Sunday.

The 40-year-old Karlsson made seven birdies to finish 15-under 273 at DohaGolf Club for his 10th European Tour victory, his first since missing severalmonths last season due to an eye injury.

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Alvaro Quiros of Spain, last year’s champion, shot a 67 to finish second.

Lee Westwood had a share of the lead with three holes to play, but a bogeyat No. 16 and Karlsson’s two birdies on the final two holes ended his challenge.The Englishman shot a 70 to share third place with Brett Rumford of Australia(69) at 277.

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