Akshay Bhatia is an American professional golfer who has made a significant impact on the PGA Tour at a young age. Born on January 31, 2002, in Los Angeles, California, to parents Sonny and Renu Bhatia, he moved to Wake Forest, North Carolina, in 2011. His sister, Rhea, plays college golf at Queens University in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Bhatia’s amateur career was distinguished by several notable achievements, including representing the United States in events such as the Junior Presidents Cup in 2017, the Junior Ryder Cup in 2018, and the Walker Cup in 2019. At 17, he made his PGA Tour debut at the Valspar Championship in 2019. Later that year, he turned professional and began competing on various tours.
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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