Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Brian Rolapp to Lead PGA Tour as CEO; Monahan Shifts to Board Role
The PGA TOUR, the organization that runs major golf tournaments, has a new CEO.
It's Brian Rolapp, who previously managed the NFL's media and business operations.
He was chosen by a committee including Tiger Woods.
The current leader, Jay Monahan, is moving to a different role by 2026 after facing mental health challenges related to competition from another golf tour.
Rolapp is expected to help the PGA TOUR continue its growth.
Brian Rolapp, former NFL executive, has been appointed as the PGA TOUR's new CEO.
Rolapp was unanimously selected by a PGA TOUR CEO search committee.
Jay Monahan will transition to a board role by the end of 2026.
Rolapp previously served as the NFL’s Chief Media and Business Officer.
Monahan cited mental health challenges related to the LIV tour.
- Who
- Brian Rolapp, Jay Monahan, Tiger Woods, and the PGA TOUR CEO Search Committee.
- What
- Brian Rolapp was appointed as the new CEO of the PGA TOUR.
- When
- Rolapp will assume the role later this summer; Monahan transitions by the end of 2026.
- Where
- PGA TOUR
- Why
- To lead the PGA TOUR, building on its successes and expanding its global reach.
- New CEO
- Brian Rolapp
- Previous Role
- NFL Chief Media and Business Officer
- Appointment by
- PGA TOUR CEO Search Committee
- Current Commissioner
- Jay Monahan
- Monahan's Transition
- End of 2026
