08-04-2024 10:30 via golfnews.co.uk

Akshay Bhatia survives injury and losing huge lead to win Texas Open

Akshay Bhatia survived losing a six-hole lead and injuring his shoulder to win the Valero Texas Open.
The American injured his shoulder celebrating the birdie which earned him a place in a play-off with Denny McCarthy, but clinched victory on the first hole after receiving treatment.
Rory McIlroy was a distant third, nine shots adrift, as he completed his Masters warm-up with a bogey-free 66.
Bhatia clinched a place at The Masters with his second PGA Tour victory, which had seemed a lot more str
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