No Laying Up - Golf Podcast 1126: Akshay beats out Berger to win the API
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Mar 9, 2026 A dramatic playoff at Bay Hill crowns Akshay over Berger and sparks debate about putting versus ball striking. Conversations span Rahm’s LIV win and tour politics, Dan Bradbury’s DP World triumph, and Mi Hyang Lee’s gritty LPGA victory. They also preview The Players, critique course setups and broadcast tech, and highlight rising young pros and TGL moments.
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Akshay Wins With Short Game Over Long Game
- Akshay Bhatia won Bay Hill by leaning on short-game brilliance despite poor long-game numbers.
- He ranked worst in strokes gained ball striking but first in putting and around-the-greens, turning a back-nine 31 and an eagle into victory.
Akshay's Trajectory Makes A Major Plausible
- Hosts debated whether Akshay can win a major and concluded his fearless, bypass-college path makes him a real contender.
- Chris, DJ and Tron adjusted prior predictions, with Tron switching to a 'yes' on a major at some point.
Dormant Bermuda Creates Putters That Slide
- Dormant Bermuda plus firmness created near-zero friction so putters 'slide' and putts drift rather than follow a crisp line.
- Players described a mind‑numbing feel where you can't hit a putt hard enough to make the expected break.