Akshay Bhatia: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Golfers who have turned down LIV Golf after Akshay Bhatia’s decision

Akshay Bhatia has officially declined a lucrative offer from LIV Golf, opting to continue his career progression on the PGA Tour instead. The 22-year-old – already a two-time PGA Tour winner and ranked 46th in the world – would have been LIV’s most notable signing in some time.

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Akshay Bhatia reportedly turns down LIV Golf offer in latest blow as notable players stick with PGA Tour

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Akshay Bhatia News / Field Level Media / January 6

Report: Akshay Bhatia rejects 'lucative' offer from LIV Golf

Akshay Bhatia turned down a "lucrative" offer to join LIV Golf, GolfChannel.com reported Tuesday. Bhatia, who turns 24 on Jan. 31, has won two times on the PGA Tour -- the 2023 Barracuda Championship and the 2024 Valero Texas Open.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / December 5

Akshay Bhatia: The Drive, Chip and Putt Kid Has Come a Long Way

There's something poetic about watching Akshay Bhatia stand in a five-way tie for the lead at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas this week. At just 23 years old, he's sharing the top of the leaderboard with Hideki Matsuyama, Cameron Young, Wyndham Clark, and J.J.

Golf News / Last Word On Sports / December 4

Akshay Bhatia Has A New Caddie

It is not unusual for players to change their caddies. Changes are fairly common on and off-season. Sometimes, there is a match made in heaven between

Golf News / Golf on ClutchPoints / August 17

Akshay Bhatia can’t believe BMW Championship prize after epic ace

Akshay Bhatia delivered one of the most memorable moments of the season on Saturday at the BMW Championship as he hit his first PGA Tour hole-in-one in spectacular fashion.

Golf News / CBSSports.com / August 17

2025 FedEx Cup standings: Rickie Fowler, Xander Schauffele, Akshay Bhatia on bubble at FedEx Cup Playoffs

Sunday's final round is about much more than the prize money that will be awarded Sunday in Baltimore

Golf News / Last Word On Sports / August 17

Bhatia Scores For Evans Scholars Foundation

Round three of the BMW Championship concluded Saturday evening, with many attempting to enter in the top 30 FedEx playoff standings. Through the entire field we saw many highlights, but none better than the ace by Akshay Bhatia on the 17th hole.

Golf News / CBSSports.com / August 16

2025 FedEx Cup standings: Rickie Fowler, Xander Schauffele, Akshay Bhatia on bubble at FedEx Cup Playoffs

Sunday's final round is about much more than the prize money that will be awarded Sunday in Baltimore

Golf News / Last Word On Sports / August 16

Akshay Bhatia’s Timely Hole-in-One and Tour Championship Quest

Akshay Bhatia delivered a timely hole-in-one in his Tour Championship quest, producing the biggest shot of his young career at the BMW Championship. The 23-year-old came into the week sitting on the FedExCup bubble but struck an ace on the 227-yard par-3 17th hole at Caves Valley Golf Club to ignite his playoff hopes.

Golf News / Total Apex Sports / August 8

Did Akshay Bhatia Just Set the FedEx St. Jude Championship Ablaze?

When you think of 2025’s FedEx St. Jude Championship, one name rings louder than others this week: Akshay Bhatia. The rising star seemingly decided he was done being “the guy who almost made it” and sent shockwaves through PGA Tour circles with an electrifying opening 62.

Golf News / Field Level Media / August 7

Akshay Bhatia fires 62 to set early pace at FedEx St. Jude

MEMPHIS -- Akshay Bhatia fired an 8-under-par 62 in Thursday's first round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship to grab a one-stroke lead over England's Tommy Fleetwood in the opening event of the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup playoffs.

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Denmark's Thorbjorn Olesen, with a hole-in-one on the eighth hole, and Akshay Bhatia co-lead the 3M Open after the third round Saturday in Blaine, Minn.

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Pace of Play Being Addressed at RBC Heritage

With the Master Tournament complete for 2025, the pace of play debate has been rekindled. During the tournament, golfer Akshay Bhatia took three minutes

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