Akshay Bhatia remains on top at Texas Open with 4-shot lead
Apr 6, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Akshay Bhatia hits a tee shot at the 10th hole during the third round of the Valero Texas Open golf tournament. credits: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports Akshay Bhatia shot 68 on Saturday to remain atop the leaderboard with a four-shot lead in his bid for a wire-to-wire win at the Valero Texas Open in San Antonio.
Bhatia sits at 15-under par for the tournament, four shots ahead of Denny McCarthy, who shot 67. Bhatia had a five-stroke lead after 36 holes.
Brendon Todd (70 on Saturday) sits solo in third at 8 under. Hideki Matsuyama made a giant leap up the leaderboard with a 6-under 66, but he's eight shots off the pace in a tie for fourth.
Bhatia, 22, is on the verge for qualifying for his first major. The Texas Open champion will receive the final berth into next week's Masters, if not already qualified.
He carded six birdies against two bogeys for his round.
—Field Level Media
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