Rookie La Sasso wins LIV season-ender as tour's future in doubt
LOS ANGELES: Rookie Michael La Sasso pipped Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau to win LIV Golf’s season-ending Indianapolis event on Sunday, as the breakaway series was plunged into a deeply uncertain future.
Los Angeles witnessed a thrilling finale to the 2026 LIV Golf season as rookie Michael La Sasso triumphed in the season-ending Indianapolis event, edging out seasoned players Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau. The emergence of LIV Golf, backed by billions of dollars from the Saudi Arabian government, brought a new era to golf but its future now hangs in the balance after losing its Middle Eastern funding.
The Indy event, which served as the season finale, featured a prize pool of approximately US$10 million, with the winner receiving a share of nearly US$2 million. DeChambeau, reflecting on the season, expressed optimism about the future of LIV Golf, acknowledging the challenges and triumphs they faced. La Sasso, the youngest player on the tour, secured victory with a perfect chip on the final hole, achieving an 18-under score.
Despite the tour's uncertain trajectory, players and organizers alike remain hopeful for a revamped LIV Golf 2.0 with a streamlined schedule and new investors.
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