Rikuya Hoshino Wins Qatar Masters for First European Tour Title

Japan's Rikuya Hoshino clinched his first European Tour victory at the Qatar Masters, edging out France's Ugo Coussaud by a single stroke.

Hoshino finished the tournament at 14-under par, securing the win with two birdies in his final three holes.
The victory marks Hoshino's first title on the European Tour, making him the fourth Japanese player to achieve this feat.
He was in a three-way tie for the lead going into the final day, ultimately finishing a shot ahead of Coussaud and two ahead of Scott Jamieson.
Hoshino's win comes after two runner-up finishes in Australia at the start of the 2024 Race to Dubai European season.
The 27-year-old's performance included a crucial four-foot putt on the 18th hole to avoid a playoff and claim the $425,000 top prize.