LIV's Michael La Sasso Rallies Into DP World Tour Q School
By Staff Writer
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Key takeaways
- Michael La Sasso finished four-under at Seddiner See to qualify for DP World Tour Q School's second stage on the number.
- He closed with four birdies in his final six holes after being on the outside of the qualifying line.
- La Sasso won LIV Golf Indianapolis in August, his first professional title, worth $2,020,000.
- Q School's second stage runs October 29 to November 1 at four sites in Spain; the final stage follows November 6-11 at Infinitum Golf.
Michael La Sasso qualified for the second stage of DP World Tour Q School on Friday, closing with four birdies over his final six holes to finish four-under at Seddiner See in Michendorf, Germany, and advance on the number.
How did La Sasso qualify for Q School's second stage?
The top 19 players and ties advanced from the German qualifier. La Sasso, who plays for HyFlyers GC on LIV Golf, was outside that line for much of the round before his closing run. Fellow LIV wild card Yosuke Asaji also advanced from the same site, finishing T9 at nine-under. Asaji earned his 2026 LIV Golf card through the International Series.
A separate first-stage qualifier held earlier in the month in Huddersfield, England, sent Josele Ballester and Luis Masaveu through to the second stage. Peter Uihlein was disqualified from that event after failing to show up for his third-round tee time.
Why is La Sasso chasing a DP World Tour card?
With LIV Golf's future uncertain amid its bankruptcy restructuring, several of its players are pursuing DP World Tour cards through Q School as a hedge for 2027. La Sasso's push follows the best stretch of his LIV Golf career: after largely struggling through his rookie season, he held off season-long champion Jon Rahm to win LIV Golf Indianapolis, the tour's season finale, for his first professional title. The win, worth $2,020,000, also lifted him to 14th in the season-long Individual Championship. La Sasso was the 2025 NCAA champion before turning professional.
What is next in Q School?
The second stage takes place at four sites in Spain from October 29 to November 1. Players who advance move to the final stage, scheduled for November 6-11 at Infinitum Golf in Spain.
Frequently asked questions
Who advanced to DP World Tour Q School's second stage from Germany?
Michael La Sasso and Yosuke Asaji both advanced from the Seddiner See qualifier, with the top 19 players and ties moving on.
Why are LIV Golf players entering DP World Tour Q School?
LIV Golf's future is uncertain amid its bankruptcy restructuring, and several of its players are seeking DP World Tour cards as an alternative path for 2027.
What did Michael La Sasso win at LIV Golf Indianapolis?
He won his first professional title, worth $2,020,000, holding off season-long champion Jon Rahm at the season finale.
When is the final stage of Q School?
The final stage is scheduled for November 6-11 at Infinitum Golf in Spain, following the second stage in late October.
- LIV Golf
- Michael La Sasso
- DP World Tour Q School
- Yosuke Asaji
- Jon Rahm
- Josele Ballester
