Paul Lawrie named European Tour golfer of the month

Paul Lawrie recently moved into the world's top 50

Aberdeen's Paul Lawrie has been named the European Tour's golfer of the month for February.

Lawrie has enjoyed a recent resurgence, beating a high-class field to win the Qatar Masters for the second time last month.

His recent form has moved him back into the top 50 in the world.

The 43-year-old edged out Spaniard Rafael Cabrera-Bello for the award, which is voted for by a panel comprising members of the golf media.