Chinese golfer Li Haotong delivered a heart-stopping finish to claim victory at the DP World Tour's Qatar Masters, sinking a 15-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole to edge out Denmark's Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen by one shot. The dramatic win marks Li's first title since his 2022 triumph at the BMW International Open in Germany.
Entering the final round with a two-stroke lead, Li surged ahead with back-to-back birdies early before facing fierce competition. Neergaard-Petersen overtook him briefly on the back nine, setting up a nail-biting duel. Li's bunker recovery on the final hole set the stage for his championship-winning putt, sparking emotional celebrations.
\"I never thought I could come back like this,\" said Li, who finished 16-under par. \"This putt means everything.\" His victory reshuffles leaderboard dynamics, with England's Brandon Robinson Thompson taking third at 13-under.
The win positions Li for an upward trajectory in global golf rankings, resonating with fans as a story of perseverance in elite sports.
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China's Li Haotong wins Qatar Masters title with dramatic birdie at 18
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