Young Gun Bhatia Stuns Veteran Berger in Arnold Palmer Playoff Thriller
24-year-old Akshay Bhatia defeats Daniel Berger in sudden-death playoff at Bay Hill, securing dramatic comeback victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Akshay Bhatia, a charismatic young left-hander, scored a dramatic come-from-behind victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, defeating veteran Daniel Berger in a sudden-death playoff at Bay Hill. The 24-year-old Bhatia's triumph came after Berger had led by four shots on the back nine, setting the stage for an exciting final-round showdown.
Bhatia refused to be deterred, rallying with four consecutive birdies to pull even with Berger. The duo were all square heading to the 18th tee after Berger three-putted the penultimate hole, setting the stage for a thrilling playoff. Bhatia sealed the victory on the first extra hole, delivering a stunning come-from-behind win that will propel him towards next week's Players Championship.
Source: The Guardian
