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NCAA Champion Michael La Sasso Turns Pro, Joins Phil Mickelson’s HyFlyers in LIV Golf

By turning professional, he gives up the amateur-only Masters exemption he earned with his 2025 NCAA title.

Jul 27, 2025; Blaine, Minnesota, USA; Michael La Sasso plays his shot from the second tee during the final round of the 3M Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Michael La Sasso speaks with members of the press during the Lyle Machinery Pro-Am round of the Sanderson Farms Championship at the Country Club of Jackson in Jackson, Miss., on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025.
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Overview

  • LIV Golf and HyFlyers GC announced La Sasso’s multi-year signing, placing the 21-year-old alongside Phil Mickelson, Cameron Tringale and Brendan Steele for the 2026 season.
  • The decision ends his amateur status and remaining eligibility at Ole Miss, which also voids his invitation to the 2026 Masters under Augusta National’s criteria.
  • La Sasso is expected to make his LIV debut at the season opener in Riyadh in early February, according to the league.
  • He captured the 2025 NCAA individual championship, set the Ole Miss single-season scoring record (69.48) and made six PGA Tour starts last year, making one cut.
  • The move aligns with LIV’s recent emphasis on recruiting top college talent during roster turnover, a shift highlighted by public debate over majors access and long-term pathways.