The PGA Tour is planning for the departure of its long-time leader as the Tour announced on Tuesday that commissioner Jay Monahan is set to leave his role at the end of 2026. Monahan, who has served in his role since 2017, will essentially be “sunset” from the position once forthcoming CEO hire Brian Rolapp, a current NFL executive vice president, fully transitions into his new role at some point in 2025 or 2026.

Monahan will transition his day-to-day responsibilities to Rolapp and instead focus on his role as a member of the PGA Tour Policy Board and the PGA Tour Enterprises Board through 2026.

“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, and I’m excited to support him as he transitions from the NFL into his new role leading the PGA Tour.”

Given the new CEO role was deemed necessary following the creation of the entity’s for-profit arm, PGA Tour Enterprises, which came alongside the acceptance of a $1.5 billion investment from Strategic Sports Group, it is likely that the PGA Tour will still have a need for a commissioner.

“Brian is the perfect choice for the next chapter of the PGA TOUR,” Monahan added. “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.”

The fourth commissioner in PGA Tour history, Monahan will be remembered for being in charge during the advent of the rival LIV Golf league, which backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, poached some of the biggest stars in the game like Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka.

Initially resistant of LIV Golf’s efforts and adamant that the PGA Tour would not do a deal with its burgeoning rival, Monahan later reversed course and came to a framework agreement between the parties that has yet to be ratified years later. 

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