Here is all you need to know about Akshay Bhatia, an American golfer along with his age, career, bio, family and parents
The 21-year-old American golfer Akshay Bhatia has been causing quite a stir in the golf community with his outstanding PGA Tour results.
At the halfway point of the Workday-sponsored Memorial Tournament, he was tied for seventh place, keeping him on track for another strong finish.
The wiry left-hander Bhatia tied for seventh place with players like 2024 PGA winner Xander Schauffele (68-73) and Rory McIlroy (70-71) after shooting rounds of 69 and 72. Now that he is making waves, here is all you need to know about him.
Who is golfer Akshay Bhatia, bio, age, height, family, parents, girlfriend, golf swing, career earnings and net worth
Akshay Bhatia is an American golfer who was born on January 31, 2002, in Northridge, California. The 22-year-old stands 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) tall and weighs 130 lb (59 kg; 9.3 st). He currently resides in Wake Forest, North Carolina.
A look at Akshay Bhatia’s career so far
At the age of seventeen, Akshay Bhatia made his debut on the PGA Tour in 2019 thanks to a sponsor exemption into the Valspar Championship.
He made his professional debut at the Sanderson Farms Championship in the fall of that year, having become a pro later in the year.
A renowned amateur, Bhatia became the youngest and first-ever high school student to represent the United States in the Junior Presidents Cup in 2017 and the Junior Ryder Cup in 2018 and the Walker Cup in 2019.
He represented the United States at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, where he won two silver medals.
Additionally, he participated in the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires on behalf of the United States, winning two silver medals.
Bhatia became the first finalist to ever advance to the Masters Tournament when he won the Valero Texas Open in 2024. In 2014, he reached the Drive, Chip & Putt championship finals at Augusta National.
Akshay Bhatia’s parents
Akshay Bhatia was born to Indian-origin parents Sunil “Sonny” and Renu Bhatia. Nevertheless, their first encounter was in Northridge, Los Angeles, California.
Akshay also has an older sister named Rhea. Their mother is originally from Hyderabad, Telangana, India while their father belongs to New Delhi, India.
Akshay Bhatia’s girlfriend
Akshay Bhatia is in a relationship with Presleigh Schultz. They are now engaged since 2023. She is an influencer.
What is Akshay Bhatia’s net worth?
Akshay Bhatia has a net worth of around $2 million and his total career earnings are estimated to be $5.5 million.