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Akshay Bhatia’s Ace and Eagle Lift Him Into FedEx Cup Contention at BMW Championship

His third-round surge featuring an eagle followed by his first PGA Tour hole-in-one earned him a BMW iX M70, positioning him in the projected FedEx Cup top 30.

Akshay Bhatia of the United States plays his shot from the eighth tee during the second round of the BMW Championship 2025 at Caves Valley Golf Club on August 15, 2025 in Owings Mills, Maryland.
Aug 15, 2025; Owings Mills, Maryland, USA; Akshay Bhatia prepares to tee off on the 10th hole during the second round of the BMW Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images/File photo
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Akshay Bhatia hits from the seventh tee during the first round of the BMW Championship golf tournament Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Overview

  • Bhatia began Saturday’s round at 4-over par after a 75 opening and surged to a 4-under 66 to reach even-par for the tournament.
  • He holed a 93-yard wedge for eagle on the par-4 seventh hole to jumpstart his comeback.
  • His five-iron on the 227-yard 17th marked the first hole-in-one of his PGA Tour career.
  • The ace secured a BMW iX M70 SUV prize and prompted BMW of North America to fund a four-year Evans Scholarship in Bhatia’s name.
  • Those shots moved him into the projected FedEx Cup top 30, with final qualification for the Tour Championship to be decided in Sunday’s closing round.