By fending off challenges from Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau, the 22-year-old secured victory at the final LIV event in Indianapolis. This win made him the youngest winner in the league’s history. Yet, the result brings a strange mix of triumph and confusion for the young star. He beat two of the biggest names in golf, but his future remains unclear.
A Rocky Path to Victory
La Sasso gave up a spot in The Masters to join Phil Mickelson’s HyFlyers team back in January. Most of the season was a struggle for him. He finished inside the top 30 just once before this final round. He shot a 60 to take the title, a score that showed exactly why Mickelson took a chance on him. “It’s definitely been a rocky year,” La Sasso said after the win. The pressure was obvious as he watched the leaderboard rise with familiar names. “I’m shaking if I’m being honest. It was unbelievable,” he admitted. This win proves the talent is there, even if the path has been bumpy.
Mickelson watched the final round from afar while dealing with family health issues. The connection between the legend and the rookie remains strong despite the absence. La Sasso revealed that Mickelson reached out immediately after the win. “He [Mickelson] sent us a text last night,” La Sasso shared. The veteran player told his team it was the most fun he’s had all year. That kind of support matters when a young player faces an uncertain road ahead.
Silence surrounding the league’s future overshadows the trophy.
The LIV Question Looms Large
With doubts hanging over LIV, this huge talent cannot build on this momentum. He does not know when or where he will play next. “That’s a great question. I’m honestly not sure,” La Sasso told reporters. He plans to head home to spend time with family and the people he loves. “I’m just taking it week by week,” he added. This uncertainty is the biggest hurdle for any young player trying to find their footing.
Golf Monthly reports that the 2026 LIV Golf season ended in style, but the questions about stability remain. The league needs to show it can keep these players busy if it wants to hold onto new stars. La Sasso beat Rahm and DeChambeau, proving he belongs at the top level. Now the league must prove it belongs in a player’s future. The win is real, but the schedule is not. That is the hard truth facing the 22-year-old champion.
