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Jay Monahan to Leave Next Year as PGA Tour Turns to NFL Exec Brian Rolapp as New Leader
- The PGA Tour announced on June 17, 2025, that former NFL executive Brian Rolapp will become its first CEO, succeeding Commissioner Jay Monahan.
- Monahan informed the PGA Tour boards a year ago that he would step down at the end of 2026 after completing a decade as commissioner.
- Rolapp, who has more than 20 years of experience in the NFL managing media rights and business operations, was selected without opposition by a committee overseeing the PGA Tour CEO search.
- Monahan praised Rolapp as the ideal successor, highlighting his knowledge and foresight. He expressed increased confidence in the Tour's future due to Rolapp’s leadership and the strong relationships built with players and fans.
- Monahan will gradually transition his duties to Rolapp, focusing on board roles through 2026, while Rolapp plans to lead the Tour’s growth and evolution starting summer 2025.
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Brian Rolapp, the new CEO of the PGA Tour, shared an open letter on Tuesday and said, “Professional golf is evolving.” It sure is, if you keep in mind the emergence of LIV Golf in 2021 and its team concept. In response to LIV’s emergence, Commissioner Jay Monahan implemented key changes, including the 2023 Framework Agreement and signature events, amid heavy pushback from Tour pros. With Jay Monahan now ready to walk out of the PGA Tour in 2026,…
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Tiger Woods Makes Opinion On PGA Tour's New CEO Clear
Checkout Tiger Woods’ Houses (1:49) The PGA Tour has a new CEO now that Jay Monahan is leaving. Brian Rolapp is the new man in charge of the tour now. But what does golf legend Tiger Woods think of him?Very excited, as it turns out. Taking to social media this morning, Woods congratulated Rolapp on his new position and thanked Monahan for his contributions to the organization."Congrats to Brian on becoming CEO of the PGA TOUR. I’m excited about …
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