Michael La Sasso wins LIV Golf finale; league faces uncertain future
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 1:25 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Michael La Sasso claimed the LIV Golf season title in Indianapolis on August 24, shooting a final round of 65 for a total of 18 under par. Jon Rahm finished as the runner-up with a score of 7-under 63, securing his third consecutive points title and second team championship. The league is confronting significant challenges as Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund ends its investment, raising questions about its financial stability and structure moving forward. LIV Golf's CEO Scott O'Neil plans to restructure the league, aiming to host more events and provide players with equity.
- •La Sasso is a 22-year-old former NCAA champion.
- •Rahm secured his third consecutive points title.
- •LIV Golf will lose over $5 billion in funding from Saudi investors.
- •O'Neil plans to restructure and expand the league's events.
- •The league must demonstrate financial viability without Saudi support.
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"Michael La Sasso secured the LIV Golf season title in Indianapolis, but the league faces a massive future as Saudi investment comes to an end.
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