13-Year-Old Golfer Sokolov Shoots 75 at Qatar Masters

Thirteen-year-old Daniil Sokolov made headlines at the Qatar Masters by shooting a 3-over-par 75 in his second appearance at a European tour event, placing him in a tie for 105th as play was suspended. The young golfer, representing Qatar and originally from Russia, was 2 under after four holes before encountering difficulties, including four bogeys and a double. Sokolov's performance was noteworthy as it outperformed seasoned professionals like Jason Scrivener, who shot a 76. This event recalls the record of Chinese golfer Ye Wo-cheng, who was the youngest to compete in a European tour event at age 12 in 2013. Sokolov, who previously played in last year's Qatar Masters, has made strides in his golfing career, winning the Jordan Junior Open by 14 shots in May 2024. The tournament's leaders are Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen and Brandon Robinson Thompson, both at 6 under par.