Akshay Bhatia takes home first place after a playoff hole at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. After carding six birdies on Saturday, play was halted due to weather. The delay means Bhatia faced a tough 20-hole stretch Sunday morning at Bay Hill Club and Lodge but was able to add another PGA Tour win to his resume.
Meanwhile, Bhatia is celebrating another milestone off of it. On Sunday, alongside the tournament’s final round, TravisMathew announced a limited-edition collaboration with Bhatia, Our Favorite Time of Year Collection.
Akshay Bhatia & TravisMathew Announce New Collaboration
Last year, Bhatia signed on as a brand ambassador with TravisMathew, the Southern California–based lifestyle and performance apparel brand. The new collaboration marks another step in their partnership.
According to the company, the collection continues TravisMathew’s tradition of celebrating one of golf’s most anticipated moments each season. This year, the brand worked closely with Bhatia to ensure the release incorporated both with his personality and his style.
Design elements incorporate greens and azalea-inspired designs, referencing the tournament’s signature look. Select pieces also feature the phrase “Louder Please,” a playful reminder that golf deserves more than a quiet clap.
“Playing in a major is something that never gets old for me. It means a lot every time I tee it up,” Bhatia said in the press release. “Working with the TravisMathew team has been awesome. They understand my style and how I want to look and feel while competing. We created pieces that not only look great but perform when it matters most. This collection captures the energy I feel around the tournament, and I’m excited to wear it all week.”
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According to TravisMathew, Bhatia, one of professional golf’s fastest-rising stars, will showcase pieces from the collection during his 2026 season. Standout looks include the Featherweight Tee Up Polo, AB Energy Polo, Clubhouse Classic Polo, and Featherweight Fair Fit Polo. These will all be paired with the OTC 2.0 Jogger in Sea Spray and Italian Sand.
Developed in close collaboration with Bhatia, the collection includes a level of player input not often seen in golf apparel. TravisMathew worked directly with him to design pieces that capture the energy of the season while staying true to his individual style.
“Our Favorite Time of Year Collection is all about capturing the excitement and anticipation surrounding golf’s biggest moments,” said Leif Sunderland, Chief Marketing Officer at TravisMathew. “Partnering with Akshay brings a fresh perspective while maintaining the performance and quality our customers expect.” Like the tournament that inspired it, this limited-edition collection won’t last long.
As Akshay Bhatia returns to the course to finish play at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, he does so with momentum both on and off the course. While he continues chasing another win on the PGA Tour, his growing partnership with TravisMathew highlights the rising influence of one of golf’s favorite young stars. Whether competing for a trophy or helping shape a new wave of golf apparel, Bhatia’s presence in the game continues to grow.
Akshay Bhatia New Collab Announced During Arnold Palmer Invitational