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Akshay Bhatia watches his tee shot on the fourth hole during the first round of the Texas Open golf tournament (Eric Gay/AP)

Akshay Bhatia shot an opening nine-under-par 63 to take a three-shot lead at the Valero Texas Open in San Antonio.

The American did not drop a shot as he followed four birdies on the front nine with five on the second, including four in his final five holes.