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By Tod Leonard
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As LIV Golf League limps toward the finish of its grand experiment, a fitting conclusion might be in the making.

HyFlyers GC, captained from the beginning by Phil Mickelson (though absent most of this year), has never won a team title in any event over five seasons. However, in a “better late than never” scenario, the HyFlyers are one shot behind Legion XIII heading into Sunday’s last round of LIV’s season finale in Indianapolis and are being paced by the 2025 NCAA individual champion. Ole Miss alum Michael LaSasso—he of the massive calves—shot 60 on Friday and 66 on Saturday and has a one-shot edge over Laurie Canter in trying to win his first pro title.

If you remember, LaSasso signed with LIV in January and gave up both his final year of college eligibility and an invite to the Masters. It might be years before the 22-year-old can figure out if it was worth it. LaSasso has certainly made some good cash. According to the website Sportac, he’s earned more than $2.4 million on LIV this year, not counting whatever his signing bonus was. Too bad for him that a win in Indy would also come in the now-cash-strapped circuit that had to cut this purse in half, with $2.04 million going to the champion instead of $4 million.

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