Four Indian origin players in packed field at PGA Championship
15/05/2026
Newtown Square, may 14: The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club promises to be one of the most exciting major championships in recent years, not only because of the strength of the field but also due to the historic presence of four golfers of Indian origin competing together in a major championship for the first time.
Akshay Bhatia, Sahith Theegala, Aaron Rai and Sudarshan Yellamaraju will all tee off at Aronimink, bringing with them rising reputations and the possibility of producing a memorable surprise in the race for the Wanamaker Trophy. The PGA Championship has been dominated by American winners over the last decade, with the United States claiming the title for ten consecutive years.
Defending champion Scottie Scheffler enters the tournament once again as one of the strongest favourites after another dominant season. However, Rory McIlroy, already the winner of the year's first major, will also be among the leading contenders despite concerns over a minor injury.
A victory for McIlroy would place him in elite company, making him only the fifth player since 1960 to win the first two majors of the season.
Among the Indian-origin quartet, Akshay Bhatia, who is supported by Hero MotoCorp, arrives with perhaps the strongest momentum.
The 24-year-old American has continued his rapid rise on the PGA Tour and has established himself as one of golf's brightest young talents.
His breakthrough victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational earlier this season marked his third PGA Tour title and confirmed his growing status among the elite players in the game.
Strong performances at prestigious tournaments such as THE PLAYERS Championship, the RBC Heritage, and the Genesis Invitational have further strengthened his credentials.
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