Indian-origin golfer Akshay Bhatia has delivered a stellar performance at the BMW Championship, securing his place in the prestigious Tour Championship while other contenders face an uphill battle.<\/p>\n
Key PointsAkshay Bhatia is the leading Indian-origin golfer at the BMW Championship, tied 16th at five-under par.Bhatia’s strong performance ensures his qualification for the season-ending Tour Championship.Indo-British Aaron Rai and Indian-origin Sahith Theegala are unlikely to qualify for the Tour Championship based on their current standings.The BMW Championship is crucial for qualification to the Tour Championship, with only the top 30 players advancing.Bhatia’s consistent rounds of 67 and 68 highlight his strong contention for a high finish.<\/p>\n
Akshay Bhatia remained best placed Indian in the BMW Championship, being five-under 135 and tied 16 halfway through in the competition here at the Bellerive Country Club.<\/p>\n
Bhatia, who opened with a 67, kept himself in a strong position to advance to next week’s Tour Championship, for which only the top 30 will qualify. He had four birdies against two bogeys in his 2-under 68.<\/p>\n
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Bhatia Secures Tour Championship Spot<\/p>\n
Indo-British Aaron Rai, the reigning PGA Champion, was tied 34th at one-under 139 after rounds of 68 and 71 and his overall FedEx standing is tied 40, while fellow Indian-origin player Sahith Theegala (71-72) was tied 48th at three-over 143. He is 49th in the FedEx standings.<\/p>\n
The BMW Championship is particularly important because only the top 30 players in the FedExCup standings after this tournament qualify for the season-ending TOUR Championship at East Lake.<\/p>\n
Rai and Theegala are virtually out of the race with their current positions putting them in danger of falling outside the qualifying positions.<\/p>\n
Bhatia, meanwhile, is sure for the Tour Championships as he is tied 16th in this event and 15th overall in standings.<\/p>\n
His 67-68 start has placed him five-under for the tournament and tied 16th, leaves him in contention for a high finish.<\/p>\n
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