2024 Valero Texas Open Round 1 Recap: Bhatia Leads After Bogey-Free 63 | The First Cut Podcast

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Welcome to the recap of Round 1 at the 2024 Valero Texas Open with Rick Gehman and Greg DuCharme! In the opening round, we witnessed some remarkable performances from top golfers. In the morning wave, Justin Lower (1:35) impressed with a superb (-6), while Max Homa (4:05) sits just 5 strokes off the lead, eager to make his move. Collin Morikawa (5:58) and Corey Conners (9:02) both finished strong at (-2), with Conners defending his title fiercely. Jordan Spieth (11:35) had a wild ride, including an ace, showcasing his trademark flair. Rory McIlroy (16:30) left some strokes out there but still finished nicely at (-3). However, Akshay Bhatia (19:35) stole the show, leading after a spectacular bogey-free 63, finishing at an impressive (-9). Stay tuned for more exciting updates from the Valero Texas Open!

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