Akshay Bhatia, BMW Championship and PGA TOUR
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Akshay Bhatia’s ace on 17th hole at BMW wins a car, boosts hopes of reaching the Tour Championship
Akshay Bhatia made an ace on the 17th hole of the BMW Championship, winning a car and boosting his chances for the Tour Championship.
Akshay Bhatia received the 30th and final spot in the Tour Championship field after late blunders by Michael Kim and Rickie Fowler on Sunday at the BMW Championship.
Askhay Bhatia found his way back on the right side of the Tour Championship cutline, and he did so in stunning fashion.
Akshay Bhatia picked one heck of a time to hit the first hole-in-one of his PGA Tour career. Staring down the par 3 No. 17 at the BMW Championship on Saturday, Bhatia dialed a five iron that landed just a few feet shy of the hole and rolled in for an ace. The crowd erupted.
Akshay Bhatia's hopes to qualify for the Tour Championship face challenges after a disappointing opening round at the BMW Championship, where he carded a 5-over 75. Meanwhile, Robert MacIntyre dazzles with an 8-under 62 to lead,