Akshay Bhatia secures his second PGA Tour win at the Valero Texas Open after a thrilling play-off. Denny McCarthy's mistake on the final hole gives Bhatia the victory and a spot in the upcoming Masters tournament.
Akshay Bhatia of the United States celebrates with his caddie Ryan Jamison after winning the Valero Texas Open in San Antonio, Texas. Photograph: Brennan Asplen/Getty Images Akshay Bhatia came through a dramatic play-off to take his second PGA Tour win at the Valero Texas Open and book his ticket for next week’s Masters .
There was a further twist as Bhatia took time out to get his shoulder taped up, having apparently injured it celebrating the birdie putt on the 18th that kept him alive, but after McCarthy’s mistake he had the cushion he needed.
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