Patrick McDonald sits down with PGA Tour winner and Presidents Cup hopeful Akshay Bhatia. Patrick and Akshay get into the lefty's early step in to pro golf and what he's learned thus far. Plus, Augusta National, team events and the advice he got from former world No. 1 Jason Day.

(0:00) Intro + Akshay Bhatia joins the show

(0:35) Akshay’s growth in the game & when he knew he was really good

(2:50) Was turning pro instead of college always the plan?

(7:15) The Walker Cup + trying to make the 2026 Presidents Cup team

(10:35) Having Joe Greiner on the bag

(13:25) Talkin’ left-handed golfers & Augusta favoring a lefty ( + a Zyrtec intermission)

(17:15) What has Akshay learned about Augusta National the first three years?

(19:00) Playing and winning the Valero with an injured shoulder in the playoff

(20:40) Does Akshay feel young or old as a pro at this point? + advice to other young pros

(24:00) What needs to change to really launch Akshay into the next level of contention

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