Bhatia Rallies to Win Playoff and Masters Berth After Losing Big Lead at Texas Open

Bhatia Rallies to Win Playoff and Masters Berth After Losing Big Lead at Texas Open
Akshay Bhatia watches his drive on the ninth hole during the final round of the Texas Open golf tournament in San Antonio on April 7, 2024. Eric Gay/AP Photo
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SAN ANTONIO—Akshay Bhatia nearly celebrated too soon Sunday, hurting his left shoulder while pumping his arms on a 12-foot birdie to force a playoff. He recovered to make birdie on the first extra hole and win the Texas Open over hard-luck Denny McCarthy to earn a trip to the Masters.

It was a wild finish on so many levels.