DETROIT—Akshay Bhatia closed strong enough in the opening round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic that he surged atop the leaderboard, and yet he knows no lead is safe at the Detroit Golf Club.
Bhatia chipped in for eagle from 83 feet on the 17th hole and ended with a birdie for an 8–under 64 Thursday, giving him a one-shot cushion that is by no means comfortable.
