Jay Monahan to step down as PGA Tour commissioner, ex-NFL boss to be first CEO
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan will step down when his contract ends next year, the tour announced in a statement on Tuesday.
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Monahan, who replaced predecessor Tim Finchem in 2017, will gradually hand over his day-to-day responsibilities to newly appointed chief executive Brian Rolapp.
Rolapp joins the tour after two decades with the National Football League, where he recently served as chief media and business officer.
'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.
'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.
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'We've found exactly the right leader in Brian Rolapp, and I'm excited to support him as he transitions from the NFL into his new role leading the PGA Tour.'
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PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan will step down when his contract ends next year, the tour announced in a statement on Tuesday. Advertisement Monahan, who replaced predecessor Tim Finchem in 2017, will gradually hand over his day-to-day responsibilities to newly appointed chief executive Brian Rolapp. Rolapp joins the tour after two decades with the National Football League, where he recently served as chief media and business officer. '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. '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. Advertisement 'We've found exactly the right leader in Brian Rolapp, and I'm excited to support him as he transitions from the NFL into his new role leading the PGA Tour.'
