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Brian Rolapp to Lead PGA Tour as Monahan Exits With Genesis Deal in Place and LIV Golf Talks Ongoing

An NFL media rights architect with Harvard ties to LIV Golf’s CEO arrives to rejuvenate tour growth under a fresh merger agenda

Jon Rahm Downplays New PGA Tour CEO Role amid LIV Golf Negotiations. (Image Collage | Image Credits: Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Jay Monahan will remain PGA Tour commissioner until the end of 2026 and oversee a smooth transition while shifting to the tour’s policy and enterprise boards.
  • Brian Rolapp, a 22-year NFL executive, officially assumes daily CEO responsibilities this summer with a mandate to expand media rights and modernize the tour experience.
  • The PGA Tour secured Genesis as global marketing partner through 2030, making it the first sponsor of the newly launched World Feed across majors and regular events.
  • Rolapp’s Harvard Business School connection with LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil has fueled optimism for a merger, but key decisions rest with the Public Investment Fund and PGA of America leadership.
  • Stakeholders highlighted stagnant viewership and a congested schedule as key challenges for Rolapp’s tenure, calling for course-setup reforms to enhance fan engagement.