Qatar Masters Ryder trio for Doha event

European Ryder Cup trio Martin Kaymer, Sergio Garcia and Paul Lawrie will compete at this month’s €1

European Ryder Cup trio Martin Kaymer, Sergio Garcia and Paul Lawrie will compete at this month’s €1.9 million Qatar Masters, organisers said yesterday.

Kaymer, who holed the putt that ensured Europe retained the Ryder Cup in Illinois in September, has a good record in the Middle East having won the Abu Dhabi Championship three times.

“I’m playing well after a slow start to last season and it was great to finish the year with a trophy in South Africa,” the German said about his win in last month’s Sun City Challenge.

Scot Lawrie will be defending the Qatar Masters title he won 12 months ago.

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Garcia, who turns 33 tomorrow, will be among the pre-tournament favourites after showing excellent form in recent months.