Who Are Sonny and Renu Bhatia? Akshay Bhatia Parents- Sister Rhea Bhatia

May 1, 2026

This article was last updated by Rovik Parajuli on May 1, 2026

Akshay Bhatia parents are Sonny and Renu Bhatia. His father coached and mentored and has had a significant influence on his son’s career, while Renu Bhatia has consistently supported her son’s passion for golf.

Akshay Bhatia, the , was born on January 31, 2002, in Northridge, California.

He is coached by Allen Terrell, Chase Duncan, and George Ganakas.

Bhatia citizen of Wake Forest, North Carolina, studied at the online school Penn Foster High School. He is four years younger than his sister, professional golfer Rhea Bhatia.

Akshay Bhatia Showing His Winning Medal To His Fans (Source: Instagram)

Bhatia took part in the first Drive, Chip, and Putt National Finals in 2014, which were held at the Augusta National Golf Club in August, Georgia, USA.

After that, he represented the American national team at the “Junior President Cup” in 2017, “Junior Ryder Cup” in 2018, and “Walker Cup” in 2019, winning each of these competitions.

Akshay Bhatia Parents: Sonny And Renu Bhatia

Akshay Bhatia’s parents, Sonny and Renu Bhatia were married in Northridge, California, and started teaching golf to their children when they were very young.

They have supported Akshay’s passion for golf since he was a little youngster. Sonny Bhatia’s mentoring and coaching have been especially beneficial to Akshay’s career.

Akshay Bhatia With His Father Sonny (Source: Instagram)

The golfer credits his parents with teaching him important life skills and instilling in him a strong work ethic that has helped him succeed in golf and other endeavors.

Bhatia, at age 15, won the 2017 Boys’ Junior Championship at the Country Club of St. Albans by three strokes after breaking the course record in the second round with a score of 61.

Akshay Bhatia Siblings

Rhea Bhatia, Akshay Bhatia’s younger sister, is also a gifted athlete. Tennis competitor Reya has participated in several national competitions in the US.

Rhea’s parents have encouraged her to pursue her aspirations in athletics, much like they have for her brother. Rhea and Akshay are close siblings, and the golfer has frequently discussed the significant influence of his sister.

Akshay Bhatia With His Sisters (Source: Instagram)

Rea previously competed for the Queens University golf team in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Akshay first became interested in golf after watching his older sister swing and always wanted to try it out. 

After waiting for his turn, he finally learned the tricks and is now one of the best young players. 

The left-handed player finished the 2019 season as the undisputed top junior golfer and rose as high as No. 12 in the World Amateur Golf Rankings. 

As a result, he decided to go pro rather than continue his amateur career in college.

Akshay Bhatia Career

Bhatia resides in Wake Forest, North Carolina, but was born in Northridge, California. At the 2018 U.S. Junior Amateur, he came in second.

At the 2018 , he earned two silver medals in the boy’s individual competition and the mixed team competition with Lucy Li.

He competed for the victorious Junior Presidents Cup and Junior Ryder Cup squads in 2017 and 2018, respectively. Akshay played in his first PGA Tour event at the 2019 Valspar Championship under sponsorship, but he missed the cut.

Akshay Bhatia Winning Moment (Source: Instagram)

At the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail Championship on April 18, 2019, Bhatia made his Web.com Tour debut. He made the cut and placed T-42.

After competing in the 2019 Walker Cup, Akshay became professional in September 2019 and made his professional debut at the Sanderson Farms Championship. 

On February 25, 2026, Bhatia triumphed in a playoff to win ST 12 @ Brunswick, his second Swing Thought Tour competition.

Bhatia won the 2026 Biggs Classic, a GProTour competition, and The Bahamas Great Exuma Classic 2026. 

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