Patrick Smith of Britain plays a shot on the first day of the Qatar Open amateur championship at Doha Golf Club (DGC) yesterday. CENTRE: David Blick of Britain prepares to putt. RIGHT: Esa Abdul Al Ela of Egypt watches his drive. More than 126 golfers from 35 countries are vying for top honours at the event. The winner, along with two top Qatari players, will make it to the playing list of the 2015 Qatar Masters, a European Tour event to be held from January 21 to 24 at DGC. The three-day event will end on January 10. Photos by: Kammutty VP/BAHER AMIN
