Bhatia takes 4-shot lead at Valero Open

Akshay Bhatia wrote a reminder on his wrist Saturday before the third round of the Valero Texas Open to “Race My Race.” The idea was to not worry about anything but his own golf, and that gave the rest of the field plenty to worry about.

Bhatia birdied his last two holes at the TPC San Antonio for a 4-under 68, taking a four-shot lead over Denny McCarthy into the final round as he tries to get the last spot in the Masters.

A victory would give Bhatia the final spot in the Masters, set aside in case the Texas Open winner is not already exempt.

• Sergio Garcia birdied his final hole Saturday for a 4-under 68, giving him a two-shot lead in LIV Golf Miami as he goes after his first title in the Saudifunded circuit.

He led by two shots over Talor Gooch (70), Matthew Wolff (69), Dean Burmester (69) and Tyrrell Hatton (67).

Garcia was at 9-under 135.

• Nelly Korda raced out to an early lead and beat the self-destructing Narin An 4 and 3 on Saturday in the semifinals of the T-Mobile Match Play to put herself a match away from her fourth straight LPGA Tour victory.

The world's top-ranked player will play Leona Maguire in the final today. The Irish star beat Sei Young Kim 3 and 2.

• Lottie Woad of England delivered a Masterslike charge Saturday with three birdies over her last four holes, the last one a 15foot putt on the 18th hole for a 3-under 69 and a oneshot victory in the Augusta National Women's Amateur. “I've watched this ever since I was younger, and to win it is really special,” said Woad, who attends Florida State.