Jang Igeun "Tied 18th in Qatar"... Moon Kyungjun 'Cut Off'

European Tour Qatar Masters Day 3: Ibenpa and Pichat Lead, Senior Player in 2nd Place 'Chase'

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] Jang I-geun (28, Shinhan Financial Group, photo) continues his strong performance.

On the 14th (Korean time), at the Education City Golf Club in Doha, Qatar (par 71, 7,307 yards), the third day of the European Tour Commercial Bank Qatar Masters (total prize money $1.5 million) ended with him shooting an even par, rising to a tie for 18th place (1 under par, 212 strokes). Darren Fichardt (South Africa) leads (7 under par, 206 strokes), with Jack Senior (England) in second place (6 under par, 207 strokes), just one stroke behind, fiercely competing for the championship. The top favorite, Brandon Stone (South Africa), is tied for 7th place (3 under par, 210 strokes).

Jang I-geun started from a tie for 39th place, exchanging five birdies and five bogeys. His long drive of up to 324.50 yards stood out, but he faced difficulties as his iron shot green hit rate dropped to 55.60%. Moon Kyung-jun (37, NH Nonghyup Bank) and Lee Tae-hee (37) were cut off as the remaining second-round matches were suspended due to sunset. Both players aim for another chance at the Magical Kenya Open starting on the 18th and the Kenya Savannah Classic on the 23rd.

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