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

After 36 regular-season events, the PGA Tour has moved on to the FedEx Cup Playoffs. First up, the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis. The par-70, 7,288-yard course hosting the top 70 golfers in the FedEx Cup standings.

Akshay Bhatia stormed out to the first-round lead at the FedEx St. Jude Championship with an eight-under 62. Bhatia had the best round at TPC Southwind by multiple strokes until Tommy Fleetwood used an afternoon surge to get to seven-under.