Reigning NCAA males’s golf champion Michael La Sasso joined LIV Golf, forgoing his senior season at Ole Miss and lacking out on an opportunity to play on this yr’s Masters.
LIV Golf introduced Tuesday that La Sasso has signed with Phil Mickelson’s Excessive Flyers GC, calling the previous Ole Miss star “considered one of golf’s rising younger skills.”
“It is a uncommon alternative to study from one of many biggest gamers within the historical past of the sport, and I don’t take it frivolously,” La Sasso stated in a press release. “LIV Golf permits me to compete on the highest stage on the world stage and thrive in a crew setting, particularly one with the camaraderie and assist that characterizes Excessive Flyers GC.”
Along with his choice to show professional, La Sasso was stripped of his newbie standing and invitation to the Masters, which he had earned as an exemption as an NCAA particular person champion.
La Sasso, who turns 22 in March, was a first-team All-American at Ole Miss final season and led the Rebels to the semifinals of the NCAA Staff Championship. He additionally represented the USA on the 2025 Walker Cup.
“Michael is among the most enjoyable younger gamers within the recreation immediately, bringing a transparent aggressive edge each time he tees it up,” Mickelson stated in a press release. “He combines unbelievable energy and velocity with an unbelievable sense of the sport. Along with his expertise, his persona, work ethic and dedication to being a terrific teammate make him a terrific addition to Excessive Flyers GC.”
La Sasso performed in six PGA Tour tournaments final season, however missed out on 5, together with the U.S. Open, the place he posted two runs within the 75-second vary. On the 3M Open final July, he completed tied for forty fourth at 11 beneath par.
La Sasso is the most recent member of this yr’s LIV, which additionally contains Thomas Detrie, Victor Perez, Laurie Canter, Byunghun Ahn and Australia’s Elvis Smiley. LIV season begins in Saudi Arabia in two weeks.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
