Young Golfer Michael La Sasso Joins LIV Golf

Standout Ole Miss Golfer Joins Phil Mickelson's HyFlyers GC

Michael La Sasso, a standout golfer from Ole Miss, has made a significant career move by leaving college golf to join LIV Golf, a professional league backed by Saudi Arabia. The recent NCAA individual champion will now team up with Phil Mickelson's squad, HyFlyers GC, forgoing his final semester at Ole Miss and his chance to compete in the Masters as an amateur.

A New Chapter in Golf

La Sasso is thrilled about this new opportunity, viewing it as a chance to learn from one of the best in the game and compete on a global stage. LIV Golf offers a team environment, which he thrives in. His focus is on improving and helping his team succeed.

LIV Golf's Growing Roster

This isn't the first time LIV Golf has attracted top college talent. Turk Pettit, another NCAA champion, joined the league last year. LIV has been actively signing new players, including PGA Tour winners and other top golfers.

A Tough Decision

La Sasso's decision wasn't easy. His coach, Chris Malloy, described it as a tough financial call. As a team player, leaving his college team was difficult, but ultimately, he had to prioritize his future.

Potential and Challenges

While La Sasso has had some success on the PGA Tour as an amateur, he has missed most of his cuts. His most recent appearance ended with a penalty. However, Phil Mickelson sees him as a rising star with immense potential.

Ole Miss Moves Forward

Ole Miss is losing a key player, but the team remains strong, ranked No. 10 in the country. Coach Malloy is confident his team will rise to the challenge and prove the doubters wrong.