Former NFL Executive Brian Rolapp aims to bridge divisions and shape golf's future
The PGA Tour is poised to enter a new chapter with the announcement of Brian Rolapp as its incoming CEO.
The former NFL executive, known for his sharp business acumen and media expertise, is set to assume the role later this year as Commissioner Jay Monahan gradually steps back from day-to-day operations. This leadership change signals fresh momentum for the world's premier golf circuit.
A committee consisting of officials such as Monahan, as well as golfers Tiger Woods and Adam Scott, unanimously recommended Rolapp for the role.
"A year ago, I informed our Boards that upon completing a decade as Commissioner, I would step down from my role at the end of 2026," Monahan said in a statement.
"Since then, we've worked together to identify a leader who can build on our momentum and develop a process that ensures a smooth transition. We've found exactly the right leader in Brian Rolapp."
He will serve as CEO of the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Enterprises, the golf circuit's for-profit entity. Rolapp, who joined the NFL in 2003, became the COO of NFL Media and then CEO of NFL Network. He was also the NFL's Chief Media and Business Officer, overseeing the league's commercial businesses, including broadcast and digital rights, and launched its digital platform NFL+.
"I come from the National Football League, so I'll be the first to admit - I've got a lot to learn about golf. But I love the game, I play the game, and I am a PGA Tour fan myself," Rolapp said in an open letter.
"To that end, I cannot wait to meet every one of our players, get in front of as many fans as possible, and better understand the needs of our partners."
In February, the PGA Tour said it was closer to reaching a deal with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf, launched in 2022, which would help end the years-long divide in professional golf.
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