La Sasso Stuns Rahm To Capture First Professional Victory In LIV Finale

BusinessSportsMoneyLa Sasso Stuns Rahm To Capture First Professional Victory In LIV FinaleByTim Corlett,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Professional and Amateur Golffor Break80Follow AuthorAug 24, 2026, 11:20am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SummaryRookie Michael La Sasso secured his first professional win at the LIV Golf 1.0 finale in Indianapolis, fending off Jon Rahm. The 22-year-old, who skipped his final college year and a Masters invitation for LIV, became the youngest winner in league history, earning $2 million. Rahm, who held a one-stroke lead, bogeyed his final hole by lipping out a crucial par putt, opening the door for La Sasso's victory. Rahm acknowledged his error, while La Sasso expressed disbelief at his triumph. This event also crowned Legion XIII as team champions and Rahm as the individual points leader. Speculation surrounds Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton's future as LIV 1.0 concludes, with both players having significant earnings and Rahm expressing interest in other tours.Show More WESTFIELD, INDIANA - AUGUST 23: Michael La Sasso of HyFlyers GC celebrates with his caddie after winning the LIV Golf Indianapolis on the 18th green at The Club at Chatham Hills on August 23, 2026 in Westfield, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)Getty ImagesProfessional golf rookie Michael La Sasso fends off a surging Jon Rahm to win his first event and possibly the final event of LIV Golf 1.0 in Indianapolis.La Sasso, who was a college standout and won the NCAA Men’s Division I individual championship in 2025, elected to skip his final year of college eligibility and a Masters invitation to join LIV Golf.“I’m completely speechless,” said La Sasso in a LIV interview. “… I knew coming into this week that something special might happen, and kind of shooting 1-over the first round and looking back at the leaderboa...