Michael La Sasso wins LIV Golf event, becomes youngest champion
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Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Michael La Sasso won the LIV Golf event at The Club at Chatham Hills on August 24, 2026, becoming the youngest champion in the league's history. La Sasso secured the title with a bogey-free final round, finishing at 18-under par. He struggled in the early rounds but rebounded with impressive performances, including a record-tying score of 10-under in the second round. Jon Rahm finished tied for second at 17-under, applying significant pressure on La Sasso throughout the event.
- •La Sasso finished with an overall score of 18-under par.
- •Jon Rahm challenged but ended at 17-under, tied for second.
- •La Sasso shot a final round of 5-under 65.
- •This win caps his first professional season with HyFlyers Golf Club.
- •He becomes the youngest winner since Eugenio Chacarra in 2022.
- 2:47 AMYahoo Sports — La Sasso fights off challenge from Rahm, becomes youngest to win LIV Golf event
"Michael La Sasso fends off challenge from Jon Rahm, wins LIV Golf event at The Club at Chatham Hills.
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