Akshay Bhatia wins golf’s Texas Open, beating Denny McCarthy in wild finish

Akshay Bhatia wins golf’s Texas Open, beating Denny McCarthy in wild finish

The Straits Times - Sports·2024-04-08 09:00

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Akshay Bhatia defeated Denny McCarthy on the first play-off hole to complete a wild win at the Valero Texas Open on April 7 at TPC San Antonio.

Bhatia began the day with a four-shot lead but went to a play-off after McCarthy finished his round with seven straight birdies for an eight-under 28 on the back nine and a final-round 63. Bhatia finished his 67 with a birdie on the par-five 18th but dislocated his left shoulder with a celebratory fist pump.

The players returned to the 18th tee, and Bhatia realised his shoulder was hurt after his drive. While Bhatia waited for a trainer to help him tape his shoulder, McCarthy put his third shot of the hole into the creek that runs alongside the green.

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