LIV Golf perhaps has its biggest signing of 2026, and it's one not many people saw coming.
Michael La Sasso, the reigning NCAA individual champion, is turning professional and set to join Phil Mickelson's HyFlyers GC ahead of the 2026 LIV Golf season. In turning pro, La Sasso forfeits the rest of his amateur eligibility, including his spot in the Masters in April.
"I’m incredibly excited to join HyFlyers GC and take this next step in my career,” La Sasso said in a release. “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. My focus is on learning, continuing to improve, and doing everything I can to help our team succeed.”
La Sasso was named a first-team All-American after his breakout campaign in 2024-25, where he helped Ole Miss reach the semifinals of the NCAA Men's Golf Championship. He became the Rebels second NCAA individual champion, joining Braden Thornberry in 2017. His junior season saw him finish with the lowest single-season scoring average in Ole Miss history (69.48).
