Valero Texas Open

2024 - 4 - 7

Akshay Bhatia Clinches Victory at Valero Texas Open Despite Shoulder Injury

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Rising star overcomes a separated shoulder in a thrilling playoff win at the PGA Tour

Akshay Bhatia emerged victorious at the Valero Texas Open, holding off a fierce comeback from Denny McCarthy in a nail-biting playoff at TPC San Antonio. Despite dislocating his shoulder in a fist-pumping celebration, Bhatia's resilience and skill secured his second career win on the PGA Tour. Former BYU standout Peter Kuest also shone with a top-10 finish in his first tour event of the season, adding to the tournament's excitement. Bhatia's win not only earned him a coveted spot at the upcoming Masters Tournament but also showcased his remarkable talent and determination in the face of adversity.

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Akshay Bhatia fends off Denny McCarthy's comeback, celebration ... (Yahoo Sports)

Bhatia fended off a wild comeback from Denny McCarthy to win the Valero Texas Open on Sunday at TPC San Antonio. It marked Bhatia's second career win on the PGA ...

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BYU Product Peter Kuest Posts Top-10 Finish At Valero Texas Open (1280 the Zone)

Former BYU men's golf standout Peter Kuest recorded a top-10 finish in his first PGA Tour event of the season at the Valero Texas Open.

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The clubs Akshay Bhatia used to win the 2024 Valero Texas Open (Golf Digest India)

It took longer than expected, but Akshay Bhatia's approach game held up Sunday to win the Valero Texas Open in a playoff.

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Denny McCarthy cards back-nine 28 to force Valero playoff - PGA ... (pgatour.com)

McCarthy, seeking his first TOUR title, trailed by five strokes with seven holes to play Sunday at TPC San Antonio. Then he caught fire in historic fashion, ...

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Winner's bag: Akshay Bhatia's gear at the 2024 Valero Texas Open (Golf.com)

Bhatia uses a prototype version of Callaway's popular Apex UW. Ryan Barath/GOLF. Akshay Bhatia went wire-to-wire in San Antonio ...

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Akshay Bhatia survives playoff to win Valero Texas Open (San Antonio Express-News)

Denny McCarthy erased a six-stroke deficit on the back nine to force a playoff, but Akshay Bhatia prevailed to earn a Masters berth.

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Rising star dislocates shoulder fist-pumping, still wins epic playoff in ... (Fox Sports)

Rising star dislocates shoulder fist-pumping, still wins epic playoff in all-time PGA Tour finish.

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Akshay Bhatia beats Denny McCarthy in Valero Texas Open play-off (The Irish Times)

Rory McIlroy finishes third overall after six birdies in a round of 66.

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Akshay Bhatia overcomes furious rally, separated shoulder to win ... (NBC Sports - Misc.)

Bhatia's second PGA Tour win earns him his first trip to the upcoming Masters Tournament.

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Akshay Bhatia injures shoulder before prevailing in playoff at Valero ... (pgatour.com)

Akshay Bhatia threw out his shoulder while fist-pumping a birdie putt to force a playoff at the Valero Texas Open – to the level where he asked for ...

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2024 Valero Texas Open money: How much every player made (Golf.com)

Outside the top 50 in the Official World Golf Rankings and having only won an opposite-field PGA Tour event last summer, Bhatia came to the Valero Texas Open ...

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Valero Texas Open prize money: What Akshay Bhatia earned for ... (NBC Sports)

Here's a look at what champion Bhatia and the field earned at TPC San Antonio.

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Points and Payouts: Akshay Bhatia wins $1.6 million, 500 FedExCup ... (pgatour.com)

It featured an inward 28 with eight birdies, including on each of the last seven holes. His tournament total of 92 putts matched the David Frost's PGA TOUR ...

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2024 Valero Texas Open prize money payouts for each PGA Tour ... (usatoday.com)

Check out how much money each PGA Tour player earned at the 2024 Valero Texas Open in San Antonio.

Final Round Notes (Valero Texas Open)

With a birdie-4 on the first playoff hole (No. 18), Akshay Bhatia defeats Denny McCarthy to win the Valero Texas Open; Marks the 16th playoff at the Valero ...

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After Denny McCarthy's wild comeback, Akshay Bhatia prevails in ... (usatoday.com)

Denny McCarthy charged on the back nine after Akshay Bhatia had a six-stroke lead at the 2024 Valero Texas Open.

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Winner's Bag: Akshay Bhatia, Valero Texas Open (usatoday.com)

A complete list of the golf equipment Akshay Bhatia used to win the PGA Tour's 2024 Valero Texas Open.

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Monday qualifier Peter Kuest finishes top 10 at Valero, earns ... (pgatour.com)

After Monday qualifying for the Valero Texas Open, Kuest finished T10 at TPC San Antonio to earn a spot in the Corales Puntacana Championship (a TOUR ...

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Akshay Bhatia improvises, innovates his way to victory at Valero ... (pgatour.com)

SAN ANTONIO — On his third night of owning the lead in the Valero Texas Open, Akshay Bhatia had trouble sleeping. His mind raced.

Valero Texas Open Scores (WTOP)

(x-won on first playoff hole) x-Akshay Bhatia (500), $1656000 63-70-68-67—268 Denny McCarthy (300), $1002800 68-70-67-63—268 Rory McIlroy (190), $634…

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WiretoWire: Akshay Bhatia prevails in playoff at Valero Texas Open ... (pgatour.com)

Akshay Bhatia went to bed Saturday night with a goal: Shoot 4-under on Sunday. He felt that was likely enough to seal victory at the Valero Texas Open and ...

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Akshay Bhatia pops his shoulder back in before clinching dramatic ... (CNN)

Bhatia was six shots clear when he made the turn at the Valero Texas Open on Sunday. Nine holes later, he headed into a sudden-death playoff nursing a shoulder ...

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