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PGA Tour to Sunset Jay Monahan and Elevate Brian Rolapp to CEO

Sources say Monahan will depart by late 2026 after a phased handover that places Rolapp in charge of daily operations

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan waves during the final round of the Sentry Tournament of Champions at the Plantation Course at Kapalua Golf Club on January 6, 2019 in Lahaina, Hawaii.
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Overview

  • Golf.com reports the board plans to move from a commissioner model to a CEO structure under Brian Rolapp
  • Monahan is expected to step aside as early as the end of 2025 or by late 2026 following a transition period
  • Rolapp, the NFL’s chief media and business officer, is set for a formal board vote at this week’s Travelers Championship
  • Monahan negotiated a 2023 framework agreement with Saudi Arabia’s PIF and helped secure a $3 billion Strategic Sports Group investment
  • The Tour posted $4.3 billion in gross receipts last year while facing rising legal fees, restructuring costs and scrutiny over Monahan’s $23 million pay package