The 19th edition of the FedEx Cup Playoffs got underway Thursday with a career first by one of the youngest competitors in the field serving as the highlight. Akshay Bhatia surged past the rest of the pack in the opening round of the 2025 St.

The first round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship wrapped up with a surprising name at the top of the leaderboard.

Akshay Bhatia had a blazing finish to get his PGA Tour postseason off to a good start, closing eagle-birdie-birdie for an 8-under 62 to post his career low and take a one-shot lead.