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Young wins Cadillac; Bhatia surges into top ten

PUBLISHED May 3, 2026, 7:57 AM ET

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Doral, Florida. On May 3 at the Cadillac Championship held at Trump National Doral, Akshay Bhatia shot a five-under-par 67 during the third round to move from tied 26th into a tie for eighth on the leaderboard; his round included four birdies and an eagle on the par-5 12th. Sunday concluded with Cameron Young completing a wire-to-wire victory, finishing 19-under after a final-round 68 and winning $3.6 million; world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler finished six shots behind. President Donald Trump attended the final round, and tournament organizers and sponsors received heightened media attention this week.

By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Earlier season: Akshay Bhatia recorded a tournament victory earlier this year.
After two rounds: Bhatia was tied 26th on the leaderboard.
May 3 (third round/moving day): Bhatia shot five-under 67 to move to tied eighth.
Final round (Sunday): Cameron Young led wire-to-wire and secured the championship at 19-under.
Post-tournament: Young received $3.6 million; President Trump attended the final round, increasing spectator attention.

News Intelligence

If you're a golf fan, this is a thrilling development. Young, a rising star, clinched a major win. Bhatia, another promising talent, made a significant leap on the leaderboard. This could signal a changing of the guard in the golf world. Keep an eye on these two in future tournaments.

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Who Benefited

Cameron Young, his sponsors, and tournament organizers benefited through prize money, media exposure, and elevated event profile following the Cadillac Championship.

Who Impacted

Close competitors and players who missed higher placements lost potential prize money and ranking points, reducing immediate earnings and positioning.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 5
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 5
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

Cameron Young, his sponsors, and tournament organizers benefited through prize money, media exposure, and elevated event profile following the Cadillac Championship.

Who Impacted

Close competitors and players who missed higher placements lost potential prize money and ranking points, reducing immediate earnings and positioning.