Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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
#Golf #PGATour #GolfPodcast #Scorecard #GolfonCBS #AkshayBhatia #Masters #PresidentsCup
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Golf on CBS Podcast with Shane Bacon & company delivers expert insight, sharp analysis, and behind-the-scenes stories from the PGA Tour every Tuesday. The show breaks down the biggest events, preview upcoming tournaments, and bring you unfiltered conversations with golf’s biggest names — all with the trusted voice of CBS Sports.
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
#Golf #PGATour #GolfPodcast #Scorecard #GolfonCBS #AkshayBhatia #Masters #PresidentsCup
🎥 WATCH
• Subscribe to this channel: youtube.com/@GolfonCBS
• Watch CBS Sports HQ: cbssports.com/live
• Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider
📖 READ
• More golf news: cbssports.com/golf
💵BETTING
• For everything CBS Sports Betting: cbssports.com/betting
• Find the best sportsbooks: cbssports.com/betting/news/best-betting-apps
• Get the latest sportsbook promos: cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos
🎙ABOUT THE SHOW:
Golf on CBS Podcast with Shane Bacon & company delivers expert insight, sharp analysis, and behind-the-scenes stories from the PGA Tour every Tuesday. The show breaks down the biggest events, preview upcoming tournaments, and bring you unfiltered conversations with golf’s biggest names — all with the trusted voice of CBS Sports.
