Akshay Bhatia narrowly missed out on claiming victory at the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic. Despite being in the lead since the first round and maintaining his position going into the final hole, an unfortunate shot dashed his chances, resulting in a tie for second place.
In a post-tournament interview, the 22-year-old expressed his disappointment with his performance. When asked about his final putt at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, Bhatia summed it up with one word, saying, “It’s unfortunate, there’s no other way to describe it. Just disappointing.”
He went on to explain the challenges he faced with his putt on the 18th hole, acknowledging the slope and his nerves playing a factor. Bhatia emphasized that he is only human and that the greens tend to slow down as the day progresses.
Amateur golfer Luke Clanton made an impressive debut at the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic, challenging professional players for a potential win. His performance was described as “pretty nuts.”
Charlie Woods had a disappointing finish at the 2024 Future Masters due to adverse weather conditions, leading to the tournament being cut short.
Cam Davis emerged as the champion of the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic, shooting a final round of 70. Meanwhile, Bhatia finished in a four-way tie for second place with Aaron Rai, Davis Thompson, and Min Woo Lee.
Reflecting on Bhatia’s unfortunate shot on the 18th hole, Cam Davis expressed sympathy, stating that he wouldn’t wish such a situation on anyone. Davis acknowledged the hard work he put in to overcome his own challenges and secure the victory.
