Rio de Grande, Puerto Rico, March 4, Akshay Bhatia, whose parents are of Indian origin but now settled in the US, slipped in the second round despite 1-under 71 at the Puerto Rico Open.

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But he was still in line for a good finish. Bhatia with 66-71 was 7-under and tied 11th.

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India's experienced star, Arjun Atwal missed the cut with rounds of 77-71. His first round was disappointing and was costly.

Rookie American Carson Young carded a 5-under 67 and built a four-shot lead going into the weekend at the Puerto Rico Open.

Young, 28, had three eagles on the first day. He shot 67 in the second to move to 14-under 130 as he bids for his maiden PGA TOUR win.

Another rookie, Nico Echavarria of Colombia, had a 67 and was four shots back along with Paul Haley II (66).

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The Puerto Rico Open is held opposite the Arnold Palmer Invitational. The winner gets them into THE PLAYERS Championship, the PGA Championship and a two-year PGA TOUR exemption.

Another rookie, Nico Echavarria of Colombia, had a 67 and was four shots back along with Paul Haley II (66).

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