The former British Open champion Paul Lawrie moved into position to clinch a record third Qatar Open title in Doha after a second-round 66 put him one shot ahead of Nicolas Colsaerts at the halfway stage. Lawrie moved to 11 under par after sinking seven birdies.
u25a0 Scott Brown birdied his last two holes for a six-under 66 and a share of the lead with Andrew Loupe in the Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego. (AP)
u25a0 Michelle Wie was stung by a bee in the season-opening Pure Silk-Bahamas L.P.G.A. Classic on Paradise Island, and Inbee Park withdrew because of back pain after shooting an 80.