Akshay Bhatia wins Texas Open in playoff over Denny McCarthy after losing 6-shot lead

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.

Akshay Bhatia wins Texas Open in playoff over Denny McCarthy after losing 6-shot lead
A men's golfer poses with a large trophy.

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.