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.

A career-best round from Akshay Bhatia put him one shot clear of Tommy Fleetwood at the St. Jude Championship, the first round of the FedEx Cup playoffs, on Thursday.

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