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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’s hole-in-one earns him a BMW iX M70 car and $125,000 donation to a caddie scholarship fund, improving his FedEx Cup ranking near the Tour Championship cutoff.
- Making an ace on the 17th hole, Akshay Bhatia recorded his first PGA Tour hole-in-one during the third round of the BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club, boosting his Tour Championship chances.
- Saturday, Akshay Bhatia shot a 5-over 75, sitting 29th in the FedEx Cup standings and needing a strong finish to qualify.
- At Caves Valley on Saturday, Bhatia’s ace occurred on a 227-yard par 3 featuring an elevated tee and water hazard, helping him to even par and a 4-under-par 66, the lowest round of the day.
- Alongside immediate rewards, Bhatia’s hole-in-one earned him the BMW iX M70 and triggered a $125,000 donation from BMW to the Evans Scholars Foundation.
- With Tour Championship spots at stake, Bhatia will monitor his FedEx Cup projection throughout Sunday, as the hole-in-one might push him into the top 30.
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Kyle Goon: How Akshay Bhatia’s hole-in-one at Caves Valley will change a caddie’s life
Akshay Bhatia's hole-in-one on No. 17 at Caves Valley could be the difference in his quest to qualify for the Tour Championship. But it also fuels a scholarship program that will help a young caddie who needs financial assistance.
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 on Saturday, winning a car and boosting his chances of qualifying for the Tour Championship next week.
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