22-year-old Akshay Bhatia won the Valero Texas Open, securing his second PGA Tour title and a spot in The Masters.

Bhatia triumphed despite dislocating his shoulder during the final round, attributing his mental resilience to work with a psychologist.

His victory at the Texas Open provides him an exemption for the U.S. Open and extends his PGA Tour privileges through 2026.

Previously competing at Augusta National as a 12-year-old, Bhatia is now a first-time Masters participant facing challenges due to a recent shoulder injury.

He plans to rest and seek therapy, aiming to test his shoulder in a practice round before The Masters begins on Thursday.

Notable golfers Rory McIlroy and Hideki Matsuyama performed well at the Texas Open, while Jordan Spieth had mixed results and Collin Morikawa struggled.

Bhatia's ascent to No. 34 in the world rankings and his inspiring journey from junior competitions to the Masters spotlight young golfers' potential.

The Valero Texas Open prize pool was $9.2 million, with Bhatia's win earning him $1.6 million.