Akshay Bhatia is an American professional golfer who has been making significant strides on the PGA Tour. Born on January 31, 2002, in Los Angeles, California, he began playing golf after watching his older sister, Rhea, who plays on the golf team at Queens University in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Turning professional in 2019 at the age of 17, Bhatia quickly gained attention for his talent and potential. He made his first PGA Tour start that year at the Valspar Championship.
In July 2023, Bhatia secured his first PGA Tour victory at the Barracuda Championship, winning in a playoff against Patrick Rodgers. He clinched his second PGA Tour title in April 2024 at the Valero Texas Open, overcoming a six-shot deficit and winning in a playoff over Denny McCarthy.
As of March 2025, Bhatia continues to make headlines. At The Players Championship, he co-led after two rounds, crediting key equipment changes for his performance. He also garnered attention for his relationship, with his girlfriend, Presleigh Schultz, publicly supporting him during the tournament.
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