Akshay Bhatia is a professional golf player from the United States. He started playing golf at 17 and first participated in the PGA Tour in 2019. Bhatia made his professional debut at the Sanderson Farms Championship. He represented the USA in the Junior Presidents Cup and Junior Ryder Cup in 2017 and 2018. Bhatia became the youngest and first-ever high schooler to represent the USA following his participation in the Walker Cup 2019. He won two silver medals for the USA at the Summer Youth Olympics in 2018.
After turning pro in 2019, Bhatia played his first professional tournament in the Sanderson Farms Championship, followed by a win at an event on the Swing Thought Tour. In 2021, he qualified for the US Open and finished in the 57th spot in his first major appearance. Following a second-place finish in the Puerto Rico Open in 2023, Bhatia earned a Special Temporary Member Status on the PGA Tour. In mid-2023, he secured his first victory in the PGA tour and the European tour by securing the Barracuda Championship. Bhatia's last win came in the Valero Texas Open, where he defeated Denny McCarthy in the playoffs.
Akshay Bhatia’s parents
Based on Team USA.com, Sonny Bhatia is the father and Renu Bhatia is the mother of Akshay Bhatia. Sonny and Renu met in Northridge, California, and later moved to Wake Forest, North Carolina, as per waltermagazine.com. Bhatia has a sister, Rhea Bhatia, who is a golfer and played for Queens University.
What nationality are Akshay Bhatia’s parents?
Sonny Bhatia and Renu Bhatia are originally from India but are American citizens. They are Indian by ethnicity and American by nationality.
FAQ's On Akshay Bhatia’s Parents
A. Pro-golfer Akshay Bhatia is of American nationality.
A. Akshay Bhatia's parents are Sonny and Renu Bhatia, as per Team USA.
A. Akshay Bhatia is left-handed, according to Golf Monthly.
A. Akshay Bhatia resides in Wake Forest, North Carolina, as per Golfweek USA Today.