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sports1 year ago

"Akshay Bhatia's Dramatic Victory and Masters Qualification at Valero Texas Open"

Akshay Bhatia clinched a dramatic sudden-death victory at the Valero Texas Open despite dislocating his shoulder while celebrating a crucial putt. The 22-year-old American held a commanding lead before compatriot Denny McCarthy staged a remarkable late surge, forcing a playoff. After receiving treatment for his shoulder, Bhatia secured the win with a birdie, earning $1.6 million in prize money and a last-minute ticket to The Masters. McCarthy, who narrowly missed out on victory, will also make his debut at Augusta National.

via CNN|
#akshay-bhatia#golf#pga-tour
sports1 year ago

"Akshay Bhatia Claims Valero Texas Open Victory: $1.6M Prize, 500 FedExCup Points"

Akshay Bhatia wins the Valero Texas Open in a playoff over Denny McCarthy, earning $1.6 million and 500 FedExCup points. Both players finished regulation at 20-under 268, with McCarthy shooting a field-low, bogey-free 63 in the final round. Bhatia led by several strokes after the first three rounds and secured the victory with a clutch birdie on the last hole. Defending champion Corey Conners finished T25.

via PGA TOUR|
#akshay-bhatia#denny-mccarthy#golf
sports1 year ago

"Akshay Bhatia's Valero Texas Open Victory and Masters Qualification Amid Shoulder Injury Drama"

Akshay Bhatia overcame a separated shoulder and a furious rally from Denny McCarthy to win the Valero Texas Open, securing a trip to the Masters. Bhatia's birdie on the first extra hole of the playoff sealed the victory, despite injuring his shoulder while celebrating. This win marks his second PGA Tour victory and fulfills his mother's wish to see him play at Augusta National. McCarthy's remarkable back-nine performance forced the playoff, but a missed wedge shot in the playoff cost him the elusive PGA Tour trophy.

via NBC Sports|
#akshay-bhatia#denny-mccarthy#masters
sports1 year ago

"Valero Texas Open Winner Akshay Bhatia Secures Masters Spot Despite Shoulder Injury"

Akshay Bhatia won the Valero Texas Open, securing his second PGA Tour victory and a spot at the Masters, despite a shoulder injury sustained during celebration. Denny McCarthy made a remarkable comeback but ultimately finished second. Rory McIlroy finished third, feeling confident ahead of the Masters, where he aims to complete the career grand slam.

via Yahoo Sports|
#akshay-bhatia#denny-mccarthy#masters
sports1 year ago

Jordan Spieth's Unbelievable Golf Mishap: From Hole-in-One to Clubhouse Gutter

Jordan Spieth, known for his impressive golf shots, made a bizarre move at the Valero Texas Open by hitting a ball into a drainage ditch and then onto the rooftop gutter of the clubhouse. Despite the unconventional play, Spieth strategically used the situation to his advantage, ultimately putting for par. However, he ended the round with a double bogey, leaving him tied for 17th place on the leaderboard.

via Yahoo Sports|
#bizarre-shot#clubhouse-gutter#golf
sportsgolf1 year ago

"Expert Picks and Predictions for 2024 Valero Texas Open - PGA TOUR"

The Valero Texas Open presents some sleeper picks for betting, including Victor Perez, Patrick Rodgers, Keith Mitchell, Nate Lashley, and Kevin Streelman. Perez, a first-time member via the DP World Tour, has shown strong recent form and is a three-time winner on his home circuit, making him a strong contender. Rodgers, seeking his breakthrough victory, has familiarity with the TPC San Antonio greens and length off the tee. Mitchell's above-average propensity to find fairways and greens in regulation makes him a hopeful pick, while Lashley has been in good form with recent top finishes. Streelman, with a strong track record at TPC San Antonio, is also considered a promising bet.

via PGA TOUR|
#betting-odds#golf#pga-tour
sportsgolf1 year ago

"Valero Texas Open 2024: Power Rankings, Odds, and Betting Picks for PGA TOUR Event"

The Valero Texas Open is set to take place at TPC San Antonio, with a larger field than usual to accommodate graduate reshuffle category members. The winner will secure the last spot in the upcoming Masters tournament. Corey Conners, defending his title, is well-suited to the ball-striker's layout of the course. The tournament will feature overseeded greens and windy conditions, with a mixed bag forecast for Sunday.

via PGA TOUR|
#corey-conners#masters#pga-tour
sports2 years ago

Valero Texas Open: A PGA Tour Event to Watch.

The Valero Texas Open is set to take place this week in San Antonio, with a forecast of rain and scattered thunderstorms. The weather is expected to play a bigger role in the proceedings, making the already difficult golf course an even greater test. The article provides picks for the First Round Leader market, with one player starting early and three players teeing off in the late wave. The picks include Rickie Fowler, Chris Kirk, Adam Schenk, and Lanto Griffin.

via PGA TOUR|
#first-round-leader#golf#pga-tour
sports2 years ago

Valero Texas Open: Betting Tips and Tour Highlights

Rickie Fowler is favored in the head-to-head market against Si Woo Kim in the Valero Texas Open. Fowler has made significant improvements over the past year, with no missed cuts in seven tournaments this year and five top-20 finishes. He is fourth in strokes gained on the season and tops in approach. Kim, on the other hand, has lost strokes on approach in five of his last seven tournaments and is known to struggle on Bermuda greens.

via Yahoo Sports|
#betting#pga#rickie-fowler
sports2 years ago

PGA Tour's Valero Texas Open faces challenges amid eligibility updates and betting picks.

The Valero Texas Open is the third of 11 tournaments contributing to the long-running fantasy game on the PGA TOUR website. Kevin Streelman, Charley Hoffman, and Kazuki Higa are among the golfers to watch, while Tyrrell Hatton and Hideki Matsuyama present question marks. The weather forecast indicates strong winds during the first two rounds, so early starters on Thursday may have an advantage.

via PGA TOUR|
#betting#fantasy-golf#golf
sports2 years ago

Expert Picks for Valero Texas Open: Top 20 Bets and Sleeper Selections.

The Valero Texas Open is taking place this week in San Antonio, and two players who could make solid top-20 options are Matt Wallace and Nicolai Højgaard. Wallace has a good profile for the course, with strong approach and iron play, and is positive on Bermuda greens. Højgaard is a long, accurate hitter off the tee and has gained at least seven strokes ball striking in three of his last five tournaments. Both players offer good value for a top-20 finish, with Wallace at +240 and Højgaard at +230.

via Yahoo Sports|
#betting-odds#matt-wallace#nicolai-hojgaard