17-Year-Old Golf PHENOM Akshay Bhatia Is The FUTURE Of The PGA Tour

The sky is the limit for Akshay Bhatia, who already has his sights set on turning pro.
UPDATE March 21, 2019 - Akshay made his PGA Tour debut!

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[callyjay]

Who’s here after watching him play at Pebble?

[dnrevan]

He's playing in the pga tourney this week! He is tied for 2nd after the first round with an 8 under. Rooting for him big time!!

[cm]

College Offers: Here's a scholarship buddy.
Akshay: I'm sorry, I can't hear you. I have my Airpods in.

[akshaybhatia_]

Had so much fun filming with you guys 🙌🏼

[jacktalbott]

You guys do realize that he doesn't even go to high school he deadass only plays golf year round

[johnnypenso]

Once this kid's weight hits triple figures he'll be unbeatable!!

[ParadymBros]

Who's here after his win in Texas?

[megoplus]

You know that most of the people who know they want to play golf professionally go to college right? The ones who don't really miss out. The friendship, the competition, the travel, and college broadens you so you can enjoy all those things more.

[gerardguitarist]

He makes a beautiful move on the ball. Totally fluent and his power will only increase with age. Awesome player.

[honkytonky]

6:42 ahahhahah he lipped it but they cut it so it looked in 😂😂

[jadato-the-o]

I love seeing kids understand the difference between cocky and confidence. Some really don’t understand that there’s a fine line. It’s something you can’t teach. Either you get it or you don’t. I wish this kid the best..

[rickdavis]

I am privileged to have met Akshay at Heritage Golf Club in Wake Forest, NC as a young tike who was just learning the game of golf and how to play it under the tutelage of his Dad. Over time, what an "exasperating" thrill it became to watch him as a youngster outdistance my seasoned drives by 50 or more yards! I was equally impressed, amazed and maybe a bit demoralized by the ease with which he threw darts at virtually every pin he approached. I could just tell -- from soon after I met him and watched him practice and play that Akshay had all the right stuff! I just knew he was destined for greatness in the game of golf -- but only if he wanted that, set that goal and worked tirelessly to achieve that destiny. Like no other "kid" I've ever known or seen -- in any sport actually -- Akshay put his all into perfecting both the physical and mental elements of the game. He never lost focus, he never questioned his potential and he never missed an opportunity to practice. He also has never looked back...only forward to the next task, the next objective and the next goal. Lest there be doubt, Akshay had more than a little help -- especially from two amazing, loving and supportive parents and an All Star golf phenom sister...all of whom challenged, encouraged and helped him each and every day to work harder than anyone believed possible -- to become as great a golfer as he could dream possible. I love it when dreams come true! Congratulations Akshay! Carpe diem! Keep claiming those trophies. And oh by the way, I'm still looking for that autographed picture -- you know, for the guy who taught you more than anyone else what not to do in playing the game of golf! All the best to you and yours...always! Rick

[teddyralston]

Whose here after his first tour win 💙💙

[Ben-qeju]

Golf is harder than football or basketball.
- 6ft, 98lbs string bean, 2019

[AndrewMatthews]

This is great to see and such a fantastic attitude from both this young lad and also his coach. Refreshing. Good luck, I'm sure he will go a long way. #livelifeawesome

[aprilshorty]

Wow he's really amazing and he can always go to college if he chooses to there's no age limit. Congratulations on all your success!

[connordickey]

Buddy has balls to skip college… hopefully this is the right choice for this guy

[andyle]

Hopefully, this boy will be a big name in golf. He has been amazingly good at his age. See you on tours soon.

[danielpeterson]

And he shot 8-under at Pebble Beach today!

[coopercarroll]

“I work out in the morning” does yoga 😂