RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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The 2026 LIV Golf season ended with a massive shock in Indianapolis. Michael La Sasso didn’t just show up; he took down the giants. The 22-year-old managed to hold off Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau to grab his first title. It was a wild ride. After a season of struggling to finish inside the top 30 just once, La Sasso finally found his swing. He even posted a 60 during that incredible run. It was the kind of performance that makes you realize how much talent is sitting on the fringes of the professional game.
The brilliance of a sudden breakout
Winning like that isn”t easy. La Sasso was staring down the biggest names in the sport and didn’t blink. “I’m shaking if I’m being honest. It was unbelievable,” La Sasso said after the win, per Golf Monthly . He even admitted that seeing those familiar names on the leaderboard helped set the stage. It’s hard to ignore a kid who can hunt down legends like Rahm and DeChambeau on a big stage. This wasn’t just a lucky week. It was a statement.
Uncertainty clouds the HyFlyers star
There is a massive problem hanging over this victory. The win feels hollow because nobody knows what happens next. There are huge doubts about the future of LIV Golf. Golf Monthly states that a talent of this magnitude cannot sustain the current momentum since he remains uncertain about his future playing dates and locations. That is a tragedy for the sport. You can’t have a young star playing in a vacuum. He even admitted to being “not sure” about his next move. He is just taking things “week by week.”
Phil Mickelson stays connected
Even with the chaos, the connection to the old guard remains. Phil Mickelson has been away from the game lately due to a family health issue. However, the bond with his HyFlyers teammate is clearly still there. Per Golf Monthly, La Sasso disclosed that Mickelson sent them a text message the previous night. The young winner said he is thankful for everything the legend has done for him. It was a rocky year for the youngster, with seven finishes of 41st or worse, but the talent is undeniable.
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