Phil Mickelson Adds 2025 NCAA Champion to HyFlyers GC

Michael La Sasso is a certified STICK, and now he brings his electric golf game to the LIV Golf League in 2026. On Tuesday, Phil Mickelson and HyFlyers GC announced the signing of the 2025 NCAA Champion, injecting youth into the team and continuing a trend amongst the LIV franchises of targeting the future stars of golf.

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Who Is Michael La Sasso?

Michael La Sasso, born March 25, 2004, is an American professional golfer. Now, turning professional in 2026, he tries to transition from a highly successful collegiate career at North Carolina State University and the University of Mississippi. As a senior during the 2024–25 season, La Sasso posted the lowest single-season scoring average in Ole Miss program history at 69.48 and earned First Team All-American honors. His crowning amateur achievement came in 2025 when he won the NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship individual title, becoming only the second player in school history to do so. Additional amateur victories include the 2022 The Carolinian, 2024 Hamptons Intercollegiate, and 2025 Old Waverly Collegiate Championship. He also represented the United States at the Arnold Palmer Cup in both 2024 and 2025, as well as the Walker Cup in 2025.

La Sasso made his major championship debut at the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, where he missed the cut after rounds of 74 and 74. During 2025, he competed in five PGA Tour events, making the cut at the 3M Open. He has not appeared in the Masters Tournament, PGA Championship, or The Open Championship. Now competing in the LIV Golf League, La Sasso brings a strong foundation of collegiate dominance and international amateur experience to professional team golf.

La Sasso On Signing With LIV Golf

The 21-year-old commented on Tuesday regarding the opportunity he saw when considering turning pro:

"I’m incredibly excited to join HyFlyers GC and take this next step in my career,” said LaSasso. “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.”

Mickelson Sees Michael As The Total Package

HyFlyers GC captain weighed in on why LaSasso was the perfect addition to the team:

"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,” said Mickelson. “He combines tremendous power and speed with an exceptional feel for the game. Beyond his talent, his personality, work ethic, and commitment to being a great teammate make him a terrific addition to HyFlyers GC. We’re excited to support his development, accelerate his learning curve, and help him achieve his goals—while he, in turn, makes our team even stronger.”

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