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Bhatia's Dominant 62: Three Eagles Drive +10.7 Strokes Gained at Travelers Championship

Travelers Championship · · Jun 28, 2026 · 15min

Total

+10.7

OTT

+5.1

APP

+4.3

ATG

+0.6

PUTT

+0.7

Akshay Bhatia delivered a masterclass performance in Round 2 of the Travelers Championship, shooting 62 (-8) featuring three eagles and eight birdies. Despite two bogeys, his remarkable +10.7 strokes gained showcases exceptional tee work, precise approaches, and clutch putting on a demanding PGA Tour layout.

HOLE 2Par 5 · 540 ydsEagle

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.49

305 ydsRemaining: 235 yds

Perfect tee strike down the center at 305 yards, setting up aggressive approach.

3-WoodShot 2

SG: +0.65

215 ydsRemaining: 20 yds

3-wood approaches to 20 yards, landing deep on the green.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.49

20 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Converts the eagle putt with confidence. First eagle of the day. SG +1.62.

Hole SG Total:+1.6

HOLE 5Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

295 ydsRemaining: 135 yds

Driver at 295 yards, solid positioning for par-4 approach.

Short IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

130 ydsRemaining: 12 ft

Short iron to 12 feet, excellent birdie opportunity.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

12 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Makes the birdie putt cleanly. SG +1.20.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 6Par 3 · 180 ydsBogey

6-IronShot 1

SG: -0.52

165 ydsRemaining: 15 yds

180-yard par 3. 6-iron misses the green by 15 yards.

Pitching WedgeShot 2

SG: -0.24

12 ydsRemaining: 8 ft

Pitches from rough to 8 feet, uphill par putt.

PutterShot 3

SG: -0.19

8 ydsRemaining: 3 ft

Misses the par putt, 3 feet remaining.

PutterShot 4

SG: 0

3 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Taps in for bogey. SG -0.95, only blemish.

Hole SG Total:-0.9

HOLE 8Par 5 · 540 ydsEagle

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.79

320 ydsRemaining: 220 yds

Explosive 320-yard drive, setting up magical second shot.

3-WoodShot 2

SG: +0.66

220 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

3-wood flies 220 yards directly to green—albatross! Peak performance at SG +2.62.

Hole SG Total:+1.5

HOLE 10Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

290 ydsRemaining: 140 yds

Drive at 290 yards down the center fairway.

Short IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

135 ydsRemaining: 10 ft

Short iron to 10 feet, prime birdie position.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

10 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Converts birdie. SG +1.20 maintains surge.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 11Par 4 · 430 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

298 ydsRemaining: 132 yds

Driver at 298 yards, excellent short-par positioning.

Pitching WedgeShot 2

SG: +0.54

130 ydsRemaining: 8 ft

Pitching wedge to 8 feet, back-to-back birdie chance.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

8 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Makes the birdie. SG +1.20, consecutive birdies.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 12Par 3 · 180 ydsBogey

7-IronShot 1

SG: -0.52

165 ydsRemaining: 15 yds

180-yard par 3. 7-iron short of green by 15 yards.

Approach WedgeShot 2

SG: -0.24

12 ydsRemaining: 10 ft

Approach wedge to 10 feet, par putt.

PutterShot 3

SG: -0.19

10 ydsRemaining: 4 ft

Misses the par putt, 4 feet remain.

PutterShot 4

SG: 0

4 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Bogey confirmed. SG -0.95, another par-3 struggle.

Hole SG Total:-0.9

HOLE 13Par 5 · 540 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.15

285 ydsRemaining: 255 yds

Drive at 285 yards on the par 5.

3-WoodShot 2

SG: +0.22

195 ydsRemaining: 60 yds

3-wood 195 yards, leaving wedge distance.

Pitching WedgeShot 3

SG: +0.12

55 ydsRemaining: 12 ft

Pitching wedge to 12 feet on the green.

PutterShot 4

SG: +0.12

12 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Makes the birdie. SG +0.62.

Hole SG Total:+0.6

HOLE 15Par 5 · 540 ydsEagle

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.49

315 ydsRemaining: 225 yds

Powerful 315-yard drive on the closing par 5.

3-WoodShot 2

SG: +0.65

210 ydsRemaining: 15 ft

3-wood 210 yards, 15 feet for eagle.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.49

15 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Makes the eagle putt—third eagle of the round. SG +1.62 dominant finish.

Hole SG Total:+1.6

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