20 under par – that was the incredible score Akshay Bhatia achieved at the 2024 Valero Texas Open, held from April 4-7, 2024, at the Oaks Course in TPC San Antonio. The tournament boasted a staggering purse of $9.2 million. Bhatia’s remarkable win didn’t come easily, though. He faced intense competition from Denny McCarthy, who birdied eight of his last nine holes to force a playoff. Bhatia ultimately emerged victorious, making a birdie on the first extra hole to claim the title.
This win marked Bhatia’s second PGA Tour victory, earning him over $1.6 million and 500 FedEx points. It also secured his spot at the Augusta Masters, a dream come true for the 23-year-old golfer. And now the 2025 edition of the event is just around the corner, and the excitement is just as palpable. The tournament is set to take place from April 3rd to 6th, 2025, at the challenging Oaks Course. With a whopping purse of $9,500,000 up for grabs, the stakes are high, and the competition is sure to be fierce. As the world’s top golfers gather to battle it out, they’ll have to contend with the scorching Texas heat.
Thursday’s first round is expected to be a sizzler, with temperatures soaring to 30°C and a RealFeel of 33°C, making it feel like a sauna out there. The humidity will be intense, but the sunshine will provide some relief, and gentle winds of 11 km/h from the southeast shouldn’t pose too much of a challenge.
As the players tee off, they’ll need to be prepared for the hot and humid conditions, which will add an extra layer of complexity to the already demanding Oaks Course. And if that’s not enough, Friday’s forecast is looking even more dramatic, with a morning thunderstorm expected to bring heavy rain and potentially damaging winds.
But does the bad weather seep into the weekend rounds as well?
What does the weather look like for the weekend rounds?
The weather forecast for the weekend rounds of the Valero Texas Open is looking quite different from the scorching heat of the first two days. On Saturday, a thunderstorm is expected to roll in during the morning, bringing some much-needed relief from the heat. As the day progresses, the temperature will drop to a more manageable 27°C, with intervals of clouds and sunshine. The winds will pick up slightly, blowing at 15 km/h from the north-northwest.
Sunday’s forecast is looking even cooler, with a breezy morning giving way to a rather cloudy day. The temperature will drop to a pleasant 18°C, making it a perfect day for golf. The winds will continue to blow at 17 km/h from the north, but the UV index will drop to a moderate 4, making it a great day to be outdoors. Overall, the weekend weather is looking much more pleasant, and the golfers will likely appreciate the cooler conditions as they battle it out for the title.
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