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Qatar Golf Masters Suspended Due to Sand Storm

Qatar Golf Masters Suspended Due to Sand Storm
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By the 14th green the sand storm was making everything difficult, visability was down and sand was irritating eyes. This did not stop Jason Day from creeping further up the day's leader board
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Thomas Bjorn fights his way out of the long grass on the way to the 12 th hole during round 2 of the Qatar Golf Masters. The event is sponsored by Commercial Bank, Rolex and DHL amoung others.
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Jason Day seemed pleased with his result at the end of play. He is one stroke off the lead at 4 under par. John Daly of Dardanelle - Lions Den golf club from the USA is in the lead with 5 under parr. Play was suspended due to a sand storm.
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Jason Day on the 10th Green is watched by Thomas Bjorn. Commercial Bank Qatar Golf Masters is part of the European tour and attracts some of the top professional golfers in the world.
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Players and officials retire to the club house after play is called off due to the sand storm. Qatar suffers from the Shamal, or North Wind during the winter, it brings cold weather and sand storms. lay is due to resume at 13:30 local time.
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Thomas Bjorn tees off on the 16th and final hole of the morning, play was postponed shortly after. The high wind and driving sand made play difficult.
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Jason Day tees off on the 15th and final hole of the morning here at Doha Golf Club as the sand storm interrupts play
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Thomas Bjorn tees off on the 15th. Play was soon to be suspended ue to the deteriorating conditions with high winds and dust and sand reducing visibility.
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Lee Westwood tees off from the 11th as Thomas Bjorn looks on. The day started in bright sunshine.
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Jason Day's Caddy uses as child's tee shirt to cover his mouth as the dust gets thicker. Qatar has many sand storms at this time of year due to the Shamal or North Wind.
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Lee Westwood sets up a long putt on the 13th green as the wind blown dust begins to make play difficult. Doha Golf Club is a world standard international course. Many events are held here during the cool winter months.
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Lee Westwood agrees where to reposition his ball with course officials at the 12th hole after it became lodged in a stone wall during his drive up to the 12th green.
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Lee Westwood pitched himself out of trouble and back onto the 12th green after repositioning his ball. It had become lodged in a stone wall next to the 12th green.
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Jason Day tees off at the 12th in the event sponsored by Rolex. The sunny morning weather soon gave way to a seasonal sand storm and high winds.
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Lee Westwood tees off at the 12th in the Qatar Masters event sponsored by Rolex
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Jason Day lining up his putt on the 11th green during round 2 of the Qatar Golf Masters, he needs to make the shot to keep in joint first place. (1 of 3)
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Jason Day looks on as his ball makes his way to the 11th hole for what should be an easy putt, maintaining his number one spot. There was a strong wind beginning to pick up on the course. (2 of 3)
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Jason Day looks in horror as he misses the easy put, therefore conceeding top spot to John Daly by one stroke. Jason will have to work hard now if he is to regain the lead. (3 of 3)
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Lee Westwood makig hip putt on the 11th hole during Round 2 of the Commercial Bank Qatar Golf Masters.
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Lee Westwood driving down the 11th fairway during Round 2 of the Commercial Bank Qatar Golf Masters. The event is being held at Doha Golf Club
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Jason Day on his way down the 11th fairway. At this point he was in joint first place with John Daly from the USA
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Thomas Bjorn sinks his putt on the 10th green during the Commercial Bank Golf Masters here in Qatar.
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Jason Day driving his way up the 10th fairway on his way to being one stroke off the lead at end of play on the second day of the Qatar Masters.
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Jason Day Tees off from the 10th at the start of play in beautiful sunshine. It was not to last however as the Shamal, or North Wind brought stormy conditions and a dense sand storm to the surprise and discomfort of the players and spectators.
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Thomas Bjorn tees off from the 10th in game 18 of round 2 of the Qatar Masters at Doha Golf Club.
  • Qatar Golf Masters Suspended Due to Sand Storm
  • Qatar Golf Masters Suspended Due to Sand Storm
  • Qatar Golf Masters Suspended Due to Sand Storm
  • Qatar Golf Masters Suspended Due to Sand Storm
  • Qatar Golf Masters Suspended Due to Sand Storm
  • Qatar Golf Masters Suspended Due to Sand Storm
  • Qatar Golf Masters Suspended Due to Sand Storm
  • Qatar Golf Masters Suspended Due to Sand Storm
  • Qatar Golf Masters Suspended Due to Sand Storm
  • Qatar Golf Masters Suspended Due to Sand Storm
  • Qatar Golf Masters Suspended Due to Sand Storm
  • Qatar Golf Masters Suspended Due to Sand Storm
  • Qatar Golf Masters Suspended Due to Sand Storm
  • Qatar Golf Masters Suspended Due to Sand Storm
  • Qatar Golf Masters Suspended Due to Sand Storm
  • Qatar Golf Masters Suspended Due to Sand Storm
  • Qatar Golf Masters Suspended Due to Sand Storm
  • Qatar Golf Masters Suspended Due to Sand Storm
  • Qatar Golf Masters Suspended Due to Sand Storm
  • Qatar Golf Masters Suspended Due to Sand Storm
  • Qatar Golf Masters Suspended Due to Sand Storm
  • Qatar Golf Masters Suspended Due to Sand Storm
  • Qatar Golf Masters Suspended Due to Sand Storm
  • Qatar Golf Masters Suspended Due to Sand Storm
  • Qatar Golf Masters Suspended Due to Sand Storm

Round 2 of the Commercial Bank Golf Masters has been temperately suspended due to a sand storm. John Daly leads with 5 under par, Choi, Fdez-Castano & Jason Day are in joint 2nd place with 4 under. Doha, Qatar. 3rd February 2012

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