OWINGS MILLS, Md. – Akshay Bhatia starred in a memorable moment at the BMW Championship on Saturday, achieving a hole-in-one on the 17th hole, which earned him a car and improved his chances of qualifying for next week’s Tour Championship. Bhatia, who was in 29th place in the FedEx Cup standings at the start of the event, is at the top of the rankings. The top 30 advance to the Tour Championship. The hole-in-one occurred on a challenging 227-yard par 3, with an elevated tee and water to the right of the green. The pin was located at the front of the green, with a bunker on the left. PGA TOUR publication: A video shared by PGA TOUR The achievement guaranteed Bhatia a BMW iX M70, which was on display next to the tee of hole 17. In addition, BMW will donate $125,000 to the Evans Scholars Foundation, an organization that manages a scholarship program for caddies.
Bhatia had a first round of 5 over par 75 on Thursday, finishing 13 strokes behind the leader. However, in the third round on Saturday, he managed a 66, including an eagle by holing out from 93 yards on the 7th hole. When his 5-iron shot on the 17th hole went in the hole, it put him at par for the tournament.I don’t really need a new car. I’m pretty happy with what I have. I think I’ll give it to my caddie or find a way to donate it to a charity or something.
Akshay Bhatia, 23-year-old golfer.
