NCAA champion Michael La Sasso has signed with LIV Golf. This move means forfeiting his college eligibility and a potential invitation to The Masters.

LIV Golf confirmed the move on Tuesday, announcing that La Sasso will join Phil Mickelson’s HyFlyers GC. As a result, he will forfeit his remaining college eligibility and leave Ole Miss before his final semester.

Because invitations to the Masters are based on finishes in Amateur events, and the recipient must remain an Amateur, La Sasso is forfeiting this invitation completely with this decision.

After the signing was confirmed, Mickelson said La Sasso brings intensity every time he tees it up. 

In response, Sasso said in a statement: “It’s a rare opportunity to learn from one of the greatest players in the history of the game, and I don’t take that lightly. LIV Golf allows me to compete at the highest level on a global stage, and I thrive in a team environment, especially one with the camaraderie and support that defines HyFlyers GC.”

Mickelson added that La Sasso pairs power and speed with feel around the course, and noted that his work ethic and team-first approach made him a strong fit for the group.

For 2026, HyFlyers GC will field Phil Mickelson as captain, along with Brendan Steele, Cameron Tringale, and Michael La Sasso. 

Before making the jump to LIV Golf, La Sasso built his resume through college and amateur golf, with several milestones along the way.

Michael La Sasso’s Collegiate and Amateur Path

Michael La Sasso won the 2025 NCAA individual title at Omni La Costa, finishing at 11-under par and two shots clear.

He then earned First Team All-American honors and set an Ole Miss record for the lowest single-season scoring average at 69.48. 

La Sasso also represented the United States at the 2025 Walker Cup at Cypress Point, where Team USA won 17-9.

He is known as “Quad Monster,” a nickname tied to his lower-body strength and rotation-based swing, which produces ball speeds around 185 mph. 

Earlier in his development, La Sasso didn’t fully commit to golf until after working as a standard bearer at the 2019 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach.

Written by

Aditi Singh

Edited by

Oajaswini Prabhu