Briton Fisher sinks eight birdies to lead in Qatar


  • Golf
  • Thursday, 22 Jan 2015

Oliver Fisher of England watches his tee shot on the sixth hole during the first round of the British Open golf championship at Muirfield in Scotland July 18, 2013. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

(Reuters) - Briton Oliver Fisher hit a first round 65 to hold a one-shot lead in the Qatar Masters on Wednesday.

The 26-year-old Englishman carded eight birdies and one bogey to move one clear of Spaniard Rafael Cabrera-Bello, while there was an 11-way tie for third, including major champions Ernie Els and Paul Lawrie, on five under.

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