Meet Akshay Bhatia’s wife Presleigh Schultz: Influencer who once caddied for him and now stands beside golfer’s $3 million net worth success (Image via Getty) Akshay Bhatia is becoming one of the young names people notice on the PGA Tour. But when fans watch him win big tournaments, there is one person who is almost always nearby cheering him on, his wife, Presleigh Schultz. Presleigh Schultz has been part of Akshay Bhatia’s journey for years. She stood beside him when he won his first PGA Tour title at the Barracuda Championship in 2023. She was also there in 2024 when he defeated Denny McCarthy in a playoff at the Valero Texas Open.Their story started with a simple Instagram message. At that time, Presleigh Schultz did not even know much about golf. But over time she became one of the biggest parts of Akshay Bhatia’s life and career. From once carrying his golf bag to now traveling with him every week, her support has stayed constant as his career keeps growing.
How Presleigh Schultz supported Akshay Bhatia’s golf journey from being his caddie to becoming his wife
Akshay Bhatia first connected with Presleigh Schultz before the 2021 Valero Texas Open. He sent her a message on Instagram asking her out. That message started a relationship that soon became very serious.During the early part of their relationship, Presleigh even worked as Bhatia’s caddie for a short time. She once admitted she “knew nothing about golf” when they met. Still, she walked the course with him and helped him during tournaments.One of those moments came in January 2022 when Bhatia won his first event on the Korn Ferry Tour at the Bahamas Great Exuma Classic. Schultz was on the bag that week and supported him through the win.Later, Akshay Bhatia began working with professional caddie Joe Greiner. Even after stepping away from caddie duties, Schultz continued traveling with him to tournaments and walking every round to support him.After Bhatia won the Barracuda Championship in 2023, he spoke openly about how much Presleigh means to him. He said:“I couldn’t imagine my life without her and being on this journey without her. She has done a lot for me. She makes my peanut and jelly sandwiches every morning and does a lot.”He also added:“She has seen me cry in the hotel room and seen me super happy. She always keeps telling me how good I am, even if I question myself sometimes.”In September 2023, Akshay Bhatia proposed to Schultz in Napa Valley at a vineyard. The couple later got married in December 2025 at The Abaco Club. Their wedding was a three-day celebration, and Schultz’s uncle officiated the ceremony on December 13.Their first dance as husband and wife was to “Devotion” by Justin Bieber.Presleigh Schultz was born on February 13, 2002, just days after Bhatia’s birthday on January 31, 2002. She works as an influencer and earns through brand endorsements. She has more than 43,000 followers on Instagram but still keeps most of her life private.Before meeting Bhatia, she lived in Texas. Today, the couple lives in California and also share two dogs together.Even though she no longer carries the golf bag, Presleigh Schultz remains one of the most important people behind Akshay Bhatia’s growing golf career.
What is Akshay Bhatia’s net worth in 2026?
Akshay Bhatia’s success on the PGA Tour has also helped him build strong earnings at a young age. Akshay Bhatia’s estimated net worth is around $3 million. Most of his income comes from PGA Tour prize money, sponsorship deals, and endorsements. His wife Presleigh Schultz brings income to their household through her work as an influencer who partners with brands and promotes products on social media platforms. The couple maintains financial secrecy but their professional development in sports and digital media will result in higher net worth for them in future years.