Overview
- Jay Monahan will transfer day-to-day duties to Brian Rolapp later this summer and step down as commissioner at the end of his 2026 contract while remaining on the tour’s policy and enterprises boards
- Brian Rolapp, the NFL’s former chief media and business officer, will become the PGA Tour’s first CEO with responsibility for its commercial strategy and operations
- Tiger Woods, a member of the tour’s board, has endorsed Rolapp’s appointment as a boost for both players and fans
- Negotiations with LIV Golf and the Saudi Public Investment Fund remain active under Rolapp’s leadership following a framework agreement reached in June 2023
- Rolapp’s track record in securing multi-billion-dollar broadcast and digital rights deals is seen as vital to positioning the tour for its next media rights cycle ahead of the 2030 expiration