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Bhatia birdies final 2 holes for a 4-shot lead in Texas Open

Apr. 06, 2024 19:43 PM EDT

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Akshay Bhatia wrote a reminder on his wrist Saturday before the third round of the Valero Texas Open to “Race My Race.” The idea was to not worry about anything but his own golf, and that gave the rest of the field plenty to worry about. Bhatia birdied his...

Akshay Bhatia stretches lead to 5 shots at windy Texas Open

Apr. 05, 2024 20:44 PM EDT

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Akshay Bhatia survived a rocky start Friday in the Valero Texas Open by rallying with a pair of late birdies for a 2-under 70 that stretched his lead to five shots and raised hopes of getting the final spot in the Masters next week. Bhatia started with a...

Akshay Bhatia opens with a 63 to lead Texas Open by 3. Rory McIlroy is 6 back

Apr. 04, 2024 20:53 PM EDT

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Akshay Bhatia rode the rare experience of knowing a PGA Tour course with a sublime day with his irons for a 9-under 63 on Thursday, giving him a three-shot lead in the Valero Texas Open and taking a small step toward a potential trip to the Masters. The Texas...

Masters has only a few spots left. One player could earn a spot at Augusta National via ranking

Mar. 26, 2024 12:19 PM EDT

The final week for players to try to get into the Masters through the world ranking has rarely held so few possibilities. Byeong Hun An is a lock to stay in the top 50. He was No. 60 at the end of 2023, and then started the year finishing fourth at Kapalua and tied for second at the...

Cink at age 50 part of a five-way share of the lead at Innisbrook

Mar. 22, 2024 19:58 PM EDT

PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) — Stewart Cink made a great escape from the pine straw for an unlikely birdie and had a 4-under 67 that gave him a five-way share of the lead Friday in the Valspar Championship and a chance to entertain thoughts of winning for the second straight tournament. ...

Column: Chris Kirk's road to recovery included roommates and Yahtzee

Feb. 27, 2024 14:01 PM EST

Chris Kirk knew the long road back from alcoholism and depression would require support from family at home and from PGA Tour friends on the road. Neither was in short supply. He just didn't know it also would involve Yahtzee. “It had to be Palm Springs two or three...