US EditionMichael La Sasso Signs with LIV Golf: Reigning NCAA Champ Forfeits Masters Exemption
Michael La Sasso joins LIV Golf's HyFlyers GC to compete globally and learn from Phil Mickelson, foregoing his NCAA eligibility and Masters invitation.
- Michael La Sasso, the reigning NCAA champion, announced Tuesday that he has signed with LIV Golf's Phil Mickelson-led HyFlyers GC and turned professional, forfeiting Ole Miss eligibility and his Masters invite.
- In a statement, La Sasso called the deal a rare learning opportunity, saying `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.`
- A first-team All-American, La Sasso helped Ole Miss Rebels men's golf team reach the NCAA semifinals, represented the United States Walker Cup team , and finished T44 at the 3M Open .
- Adding La Sasso expands LIV's list of recent signings, following Thomas Detry, Victor Perez, Laurie Canter, Byeong Hun An and Elvis Smylie, with the LIV season starting in two weeks in Saudi Arabia.
- The trend of signing rising young players continued with La Sasso, as Mickelson said in a statement, `Michael is one of the most exciting young players in the game today, bringing a competitive fire that's evident every time he tees it up.
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NCAA champion loses Masters eligibility after taking ‘rare opportunity’ with LIV Golf
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Every golfer’s dream is to play at Augusta National, and Michael La Sasso had a chance to live it — but he turned it down. La Sasso, who won the NCAA individual title last year at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in California, forfeited his Masters’ eligibility after joining LIV Golf on Tuesday. Reigning NCAA individual champions are eligible to play in the following year’s Masters if they remain amateurs. …
NCAA champion loses Masters eligibility after taking 'rare opportunity' with LIV Golf
Every golfer's dream is to play at Augusta National, and Michael La Sasso had a chance to live it. But he turned it down.La Sasso, who won the NCAA individual title last year at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in California, forfeited his Masters eligibility after joining LIV Golf Tuesday.Reigning NCAA individual champions are eligible to play in the following year's Masters if they remain amateurs. La Sasso’s deal with the Saudi-backed league makes …
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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.
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The mood around LIV Golf has been notably sour lately, yet the Saudi Arabia-backed league scored a meaningful victory Tuesday by securing Michael La Sasso.
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 …
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