NCAA Champ Michael La Sasso Joins LIV, Forfeits Masters Invite
La Sasso left college golf to join LIV Golf's HyFlyers GC, losing his Masters spot earned as NCAA champion and gaining a chance to compete globally under Mickelson.
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NCAA champ Michael La Sasso gives up Masters chance to join LIV Golf
One of golf’s most promising prospects is spurning the PGA Tour. Reigning NCAA men's golf champion Michael La Sasso announced Tuesday that he was joining LIV Golf in a big win for the rebel league.
NCAA Golf Champion Gives Up Masters Invite With Shocking Decision
The sentiment surrounding LIV Golf in recent weeks hasn't exactly been a positive one, with Brooks Koepka opting to leave and suspicious comments made by Bryson DeChambeau on his future, but the Saudi-backed circuit did announce a win of sorts on Tuesday with the signing of Michael La Sasso.La Sasso, the reigning NCAA individual champion from Ole Miss, has officially signed to join Phil Mickelson's HyFlyers GC on a multi-year agreement with the …
Michael La Sasso joins LIV Golf, forfeits Masters eligibility
Jan 20, 2026, 12:24 PM ET Reigning NCAA men’s golf champion Michael La Sasso has joined LIV Golf, forgoing his senior season at Ole Miss and forfeiting his chance to play in this year’s Masters. LIV Golf announced Tuesday that La Sasso signed with the Phil Mickelson-led HyFlyers GC, which referred to the former Ole Miss star as “one of golf’s promising young talents.” “It’s a rare opportunity to learn from one of the greatest players in the hist…
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