Jay Monahan to Leave Next Year as PGA Tour Turns to NFL Exec Brian Rolapp as New Leader
- The PGA Tour named Brian Rolapp as its first CEO on June 17, 2025, while Commissioner Jay Monahan announced he will step down in 2026.
- Monahan informed PGA Tour boards a year ago that he would leave after a decade, prompting a formal CEO search led by a committee including Tiger Woods and Arthur Blank.
- Rolapp, a longtime NFL executive with 22 years of experience managing media deals, said he is honored to join and ready to build value alongside players and partners.
- Monahan described Rolapp as "the perfect choice for the next chapter," praising his expertise, vision, and the strengthened leadership team reflecting commitment to the Tour’s evolution.
- Monahan will transition day-to-day duties to Rolapp while focusing on PGA Tour board roles, signaling a leadership shift amid the ongoing challenges from LIV Golf and industry changes.
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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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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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