Akshay Bhatia

Akshay Bhatia

(OCK-sheh buh-TEE-uh)

Height: 6'1" (1.85 m)
Weight: 130 (59 kg)
Age: 21 (January 31, 2002)
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California
Residence: Wake Forest, North Carolina

Turned Professional: 2019
City plays from: Wake Forest, NC, United States


Exempt Status


Career Victories


Korn Ferry Tour Victories (1):
2022 (1) The Bahamas Great Exuma Classic at Sandals Emerald Bay.

Player Statistics


Career Low Round:

63 - 2023 Corales Puntacana Championship (Round 2)

Career High FedExCup Rank:

Career High Official World Golf Rank:

#274 : 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard

Career Largest Paycheck:

$414,200 : 2023 Puerto Rico Open (Finished 2)

2022-23 Season Highlights


Joined the PGA TOUR as a Special Temporary Member after finishing solo-second at the Puerto Rico Open. Made his first start as a Special Temporary Member at the Valspar Championship.

PGA TOUR
Puerto Rico Open - Finished solo-second at the Puerto Rico Open, his first runner-up on TOUR in 22 career starts. Qualified for the Valspar Championship by finishing in the top 10.

National Team Selections


Walker Cup : 2019

Career Records


PGA TOUR (Playoff Record: 0 - 0)
Season Events Rounds 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Cuts Made Cuts Missed WD FedExCup Rank Earnings
Total: 24 63 1 2 4 9 15 $845,765
2023 6 22 1 1 3 5 1 $586,804
2021 11 26 1 1 4 7 $258,961
2020 6 13 6
2019 1 (A) 2 1
(A) - Amateur

Personal


  • His older sister started playing golf before him, which led him to want to play.
  • Loves Korean barbecue.