Akshay Bhatia’s first appearance at The Masters carries substantial historical significance.
Ten years ago, in 2014, Bhatia, only 12 years old at the time, participated in the inaugural Drive, Chip, and Putt championship at Augusta National. He wore baggy khakis, a Carolina-Blue polo, and a white hat on that memorable Sunday before Masters week.
“That first time at the Drive, Chip & Putt is pretty surreal as a kid. You just don’t realize how lucky we are to have that opportunity,” Bhatia said Monday.
“And for everyone to be so gracious to let some kids hit some golf balls on the range, hit some putts on the 18th green,
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