Akshay Bhatia A Perfect Fit For Harbour Town, But Take Caution
8 months agoAkshay Bhatia has done nothing but play stellar golf in the last four weeks. He's the hottest young player currently with top-of-the-charts ball-striking numbers -- ranking 12th in strokes gained on approach (0.630) and 16th in strokes gained off the tee (0.504). There isn't anything to dislike about how he's been playing, however, a freak dislocation of his shoulder that was made public after his win in Texas was perhaps a culprit of losing strokes (minus-0.95) with his irons at Augusta National, which was just the second time losing strokes on approach all season. It should also be noted that this will be the California native's fifth straight event, which has to be exhausting given the roller coaster of getting your second PGA Tour win and playing in your first Masters Tournament. It wouldn't be a surprise to see him near the lead again this week, but a digression from what he's produced lately would be completely understandable.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour