US EditionJay Monahan to Leave Next Year as PGA Tour Turns to NFL Exec Brian Rolapp as New Leader
UNITED STATES, JUN 16 – Brian Rolapp will lead PGA Tour operations as its first CEO starting summer 2025, succeeding Jay Monahan amid a $1.5 billion investment and ongoing efforts to unify professional golf.
- 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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Monahan to step down as PGA Tour commissioner
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan will step down when his contract ends next year, the tour announced in a statement on Tuesday.
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