Akshay Bhatia shoots 63 to grab Valero Texas Open lead

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Akshay Bhatia poured in nine birdies without a bogey Thursday to separate from the field and stake a three-shot lead at the Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio.

Bhatia's 9-under 63 at the resort's Oaks Course gave him a major head start toward winning his second PGA Tour title -- which would come with a berth into his first Masters. This week's winner will receive the final