The PGA Tour on Tuesday named top NFL executive Brian Rolapp its next chief executive officer to succeed current Commissioner Jay Monahan.
Monahan will begin to transition his day-to-day responsibilities to Rolapp and will step down at the end of 2026. Monahan said he informed the board last year of his intention to step down in 2026 after a decade leading the organization.
“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,” Monahan said in a statement.
In an open letter published on Tuesday, Rolapp talked about the respect he has for golf’s history and rich traditions but said there is still work to do and incredible opportunities ahead.
Rolapp said after talking with players, board members and fans in recent months, he plans to focus on strengthening the Tour’s commercial partnerships.
