South African Louis Oosthuizen took control of the Qatar Masters after shooting a seven-under-par 65 in his second round to take a three-shot lead.The 26-year-old, who finished second in last week's Abu Dhabi Championship, moved to 12 under.
Overnight joint-leader Andrew Coltart is second, one shot ahead of Alvaro Quiros and Brett Rumford.
At the other end, Darren Clarke, Justin Rose, Colin Montgomerie and Abu Dhabi champion Paul Casey all missed the cut.
It was Coltart who made the early running on day two, opening up a one-stroke lead at the midway point of the second round.
The Scot capitalised on good weather to shoot a round of 69 that included four birdies.
Portugal Masters champion Quiros leapt up the leaderboard courtesy of a five-under 67 which ended with a hat-trick of birdies.
Rumford, who began the day in a tie for second, carded a respectable 69 to go with his five-under first round to join Quiros.
However, the day belonged firmly to Oosthuizen, who recorded a bogey-free round with birdies on the 4th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 12th, 15th and 16th.
Casey missed the cut, which came at level par, after scores of 76 and 69 saw him experience a drastic reversal of fortune from his victory in Abu Dhabi.
Clarke, Montgomerie and Rose all ended with combined two-round scores of 146 to end two over and will not compete over the weekend.
"I would have definitely taken a three-shot lead after the second round. I am playing well and I am very happy," said Oosthuizen.
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