PGA Tour Announces Management Change Amid 110th Season

PGA Tour Announces Management Change Amid 110th Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

There’s a leadership change coming to the PGA Tour. Commissioner Jay Monahan announced he will step down at the end of his current contract in 2026, paving the way for new CEO Brian Rolapp to step in and lead the Tour into its next chapter.

Rolapp brings deep experience from the world of professional sports media, particularly with the NFL. After a three-year stint at NBC Universal, he joined NFL Network and steadily rose through the ranks. By 2025, he was promoted to Vice President of Media Strategy and Digital Design. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President of NFL Media and was also the CEO and president of NFL Network.

At one point, Rolapp was considered a potential successor to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, a testament to the high regard in which he’s held throughout the industry.

On Tuesday, the PGA Tour released a statement that included remarks from Rolapp on his new position, goals and perspective heading into the role.

“I’m honored to step into the role of CEO of the PGA Tour.” Rolapp said.

Acknowledging his limited background in golf, he added.

“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.”

He closed his message with a clear intent to grow through collaboration.

“I am here with deep respect and curiosity to listen, learn from all of you and help take the TOUR to the next level.”

Commissioner Monahan also shared his confidence in Rolapp’s leadership.

“Brian is the perfect choice for the next chapter of the PGA Tour. His arrival strengthens our leadership team and reflects our shared commitment to the TOUR’s continued evolution. With Brian’s expertise and vision, and the trust we’ve established with our players and fans, I’m more confident than ever in the future we’re building.” Monahan said.

The 2025 season marks the PGA Tour’s 110th overall and the 57th since breaking away from the PGA of America. Later this year, the FedEx Cup will conclude its 19th edition, with the Tour Championship scheduled for Aug. 24 in Georgia. Before that, the season’s final major tees off on July 20 in Northern Ireland.

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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.

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