Akshay Bhatia says last year’s Masters invite felt like a long shot until his win made it real.

SAN ANTONIO - Akshay Bhatia pulled off the stunner last year at the Valero Texas Open for his first PGA tour win.With that win, he qualified for The Masters and

Find out how to watch, live stream, & the TV channel, PGA tournament information, & odds to win for Akshay Bhatia this weekend at the Valero Texas

Akshay Bhatia had solid rounds Thursday and Friday at The Players Championship, but struggled Saturday in windy conditions. He looks to make his move Sunday.

The PGA Tour stays in Texas for Valero Texas Open! Below we will continue our PGA Tour odds series with a Valero Texas Open prediction and pick. TPC San Antonio comes in at 7,438 yards and it will play as a par-72.

At last year’s Texas Open, Bhatia prevailed against Denny McCarthy in a playoff for his second victory on the PGA Tour. They both carded 20-under-par through 72 holes – 11 shots better than third place Rory McIlroy – before Bhatia sealed it in the first playoff hole with a birdie.

The 23-year-old American Akshay Bhatia delivered a standout performance at the 2025 Players Championship. Bhatia finished tied for third place, just two strokes behind the winner, Rory McIlroy, and even flirted with the lead deep into the tournament.

SAN ANTONIO – When then 22-year-old Akshay Bhatia beat Denny McCarthy in a play-off to win the Texas Open in 2024 at TPC San Antonio, he got to do one of the most enjoyable things in the world of golf. He got to board a flight to Augusta, Georgia.