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.
WESTFIELD - Drenched in champagne and wide-eyed, 22-year-old Michael La Sasso kept smiling as he became the youngest golfer to ever win a LIV Golf event. After starting his LIV Golf Indianapolis season at 1-over on Thursday, the former NCAA champion turned a difficult 18 holes into a record-tying 10-under the next round and took the lead with a 4-under on Saturday.
Facing pressure from veteran golfers including Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, and Sergio Garcia, La Sasso shot a bogey-free 5-under 65 on the final day to win the championship with a 17-under total. Despite Rahm's 16-under total, La Sasso's steadiness proved essential in securing his victory.
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