Bhatia's Birdie Blitz: A Remarkable Start at Truist Championship

Akshay Bhatia, an Indian-American golfer, dazzled the field with 10 birdies to secure a share of the third spot with a seven-under 63 in the Truist Championship's first round. Despite minor setbacks, his stellar putting and iron play highlighted the day, positioning him closely behind the leader.

Akshay Bhatia, the Indian-American golf prodigy, delivered an impeccable performance, carding seven-under 63 in the opening round of the Truist Championship. His ten birdies catapulted him to a shared third position alongside golf stalwarts Rickie Fowler, Colin Morikawa, and Sepp Straka.

Bhatia trails leader Keith Mitchell by just two strokes and is one stroke behind Denny McCarthy. Despite minor setbacks, his remarkable putting finesse and iron play were instrumental in achieving the day's best score for birdies in the field.

Bhatia's journey began with a birdie on the 10th but soon faced a bogey on the 11th. Undeterred, he fired five consecutive birdies from the 13th to the 17th hole, setting the tone for an exceptional round.

(With inputs from agencies.)