Akshay Bhatia turns down 'lucrative offer' to join LIV Golf
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PGA Tour golf Akshay Bhatia and Presleigh Schultz made it official, getting married in the Bahamas, where he won his first pro event in 2022.
Akshay Bhatia has characterized this winless season for him on the PGA Tour as demoralizing. On Thursday, he vented some of that frustration at TPC Southwind in Memphis, eagling the par-5 16th and playing the last three holes in 4-under par. All told, he ...
According to reports, the Saudi PIF-backed golf league recently gave a 'lucrative' offer to two-time PGA Tour winner, Bhatia. However, the golfer has chosen to be on the side of the PGA Tour, reportedly rejecting LIV Golf's proposal.
His stance mirrors that of Si Woo Kim, who recently revealed he had also rejected LIV Golf interest despite being targeted for a move to Iron Heads GC, opting instead to remain on the PGA Tour. While LIV Golf continues to bolster its numbers ahead of the 2026 season, it is still failing where it matters most — landing true marquee names.