Doha (QATAR): Colombian superstar golfer Camilo Villegas, one of the sport’s hottest young players, is the latest big name to confirm his appearance at the 2010 Commercialbank Qatar Masters, presented by Dolphin Energy, from January 28-31.

Camilo Villegas – the first Colombian to win on the PGA TOUR is set to make his Doha debut at the 2010 Commercialbank Qatar Masters, Presented by Dolphin Energy, in January.

Known as ‘Spiderman’ for his signature pre-putting routine, the world No. 22 is one of the most charismatic players in the world and fans in Qatar can find out why he has become Colombia’s biggest sports star when he makes his Doha debut at Doha Golf Club next month.

Villegas’ confirmation that he will tee it up in the thirteenth staging of Qatar’s premier sporting event is a major boost for the organisers and comes quickly after the news that world number nine Kenny Perry of the US will also join a field that includes defending champion Alvaro Quiros and fellow Spaniard Sergio Garcia.

“While Camilo is a regular on the US PGA TOUR where he has won twice, we are delighted to see that he is planning more appearances on the European Tour, including the Commercialbank Qatar Masters, presented by Dolphin Energy,” said Hassan Al Nuami, President of the Qatar Golf Association, organisers of the tournament in association with the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) and title sponsors Commercialbank.

A natural big hitter, the 27 year-old Colombian may well find the challenge of the Doha course to his liking following recent victories by fellow power players such as Henrik Stenson, Adam Scott and 2009 champion Quiros.

“Camilo Villegas is a player with massive international appeal so naturally we are pleased to have him in our line up for 2010,” said Commercialbank Group CEO Andrew Stevens.  

“With Kenny Perry, Sergio Garcia and now Camilo, we are adding to the star quality of the field all the time, while our defending champion is one of the hottest young talents on the European Tour.