The 24-year-old showed remarkable improvement after an opening-round 73, gaining 46 spots on the leaderboard. His two-day total now stands at 6-under par, putting him in strong contention as the tournament progresses.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Fellow golfer Sahith Theegala also climbed into T-19 after posting a solid 4-under 67 in the second round, adding to his first-round 69. Theegala\u2019s round featured a mix of brilliance and recovery, including two eagles, three birdies, and three bogeys, highlighting his aggressive yet resilient approach.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, Sudarshan Yellamaraju delivered a commendable 5-under 66 to move to T-46 at 2-under overall. His round included a strong finish with four consecutive birdies, underscoring his growing confidence on the course.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bhatia\u2019s standout round included 11 birdies, though it was not without setbacks. He recorded one bogey and a double bogey, but his ability to bounce back with consistent birdie-making proved decisive. After a mixed front nine, he surged on the back nine with six birdies to seal the day\u2019s best score.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
At the top of the leaderboard, Matt Fitzpatrick, the 2023 champion, was in front with a flawless 8-under 63, bringing his total to 14-under par. He holds a narrow one-shot lead over Viktor Hovland, who sits at 13-under after rounds of 64 and 65.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bhatia\u2019s standout round included 11 birdies, though it was not without setbacks. He recorded one bogey and a double bogey, but his ability to bounce back with consistent birdie-making proved decisive. After a mixed front nine, he surged on the back nine with six birdies to seal the day\u2019s best score.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler sits in T-14 at 7-under, while FedEx Cup leader Cameron Young is further down the standings at T-35.<\/p>\r\n\r\n