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sports1 year ago•4 min saved

"Rising Star: Akshay Bhatia Secures Masters Berth with Valero Texas Open Victory"

Akshay Bhatia won the Texas Open in a dramatic playoff, securing a spot in the Masters despite injuring his shoulder while celebrating. His birdie on the first extra hole sealed the victory over Denny McCarthy, who made a remarkable comeback with nine birdies on the back nine. Bhatia's win fulfills his mother's wish to see him play at the Masters, and he becomes the first Drive, Chip and Putt finalist to compete in the tournament.

via ESPN|

#akshay-bhatia #denny-mccarthy #masters

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Akshay Bhatia Overcomes Shoulder Injury to Win Texas Open and Secure Masters Spot

Akshay Bhatia dislocated his shoulder while celebrating a crucial putt on the 18th hole but still managed to win the Texas Open playoff, securing a spot in the Masters Tournament. Despite the injury, he delivered a beautiful wedge shot to clinch the title. Bhatia's win marks his first Masters bid, and his performance suggests he could be a contender at Augusta, although his shoulder injury may pose a challenge.

via SB Nation|

#akshay-bhatia #golf #masters-tournament

sports2 years ago•9 min saved

"Corey Conners dominates Valero Texas Open ahead of Masters"

The Texas Open will determine the last-minute invite to the 87th Masters starting on April 6th. World number 17 Tyrrell Hatton is the clear favourite with his closest challengers being Hideki Matsuyama, Si-Woo Kim, and Corey Conners. J.J. Spaun, Aaron Rai, Kevin Chappell, and Kevin Streelman are among the likely candidates to win the Texas Open and secure a spot in the Masters.

via GolfWRX|

#aaron-rai #golf #jj-spaun