La Sasso Wins NCAA Golf, Ole Miss Makes Final 8

Ole Miss junior Michael La Sasso won the 2025 NCAA Men's Golf individual title with an 11-under 277, becoming only the second Ole Miss player to achieve this after Braden Thornberry in 2017. La Sasso secured victory by rebounding from two double bogeys on the back nine, ultimately finishing two shots ahead of Texas A&M's Phichaksn Miachon. His win granted him exemptions to the 2025 U.S. Open and 2026 Masters, contingent on his amateur status. Ole Miss advanced to the final eight of the team championship for the first time, narrowly edging Florida State by one stroke, which ended the college career of top amateur Luke Clanton, who is set to turn professional next week. Arizona State earned the No. 1 seed and will face Ole Miss in the quarterfinals, with semifinals and the championship match to follow. La Sasso's performance is seen as a testament to his resilience and the strength of the Ole Miss golf program.