The PGA Tour has announced that Brian Rolapp has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the US-based men’s professional golf circuit.
Rolapp, who will officially take up his role later this summer, joins the PGA TOUR after spending more than two decades with the National Football League (NFL), where he helped reshape how fans experience live sports and most recently served as the league’s Chief Media and Business Officer.
Rolapp will serve as the CEO of PGA TOUR, Inc. and PGA TOUR Enterprises, while the PGA TOUR management team will report to Rolapp on his start date, and he will report to both Boards of Directors.
“I’m honored to join the PGA TOUR at such a pivotal time,” said Rolapp. “The PGA TOUR represents the highest level of competition, integrity and global opportunity in the game of golf, and I believe deeply in the TOUR’s mission and its potential to grow even stronger. I’m ready to get to work —alongside our players, partners and leadership team — to build lasting value and deliver an even more dynamic future for the sport and our fans.”
After an extensive recruitment process, the PGA TOUR CEO Search Committee — consisting of Arthur Blank, Tiger Woods, Adam Scott, Jay Monahan, Joe Gorder and Sam Kennedy — unanimously recommended Rolapp for the role.
Having formed the Search Committee to find his successor, current CEO and Commissioner Jay Monahan will transition his day-to-day responsibilities to the new CEO and increasingly focus on his role as a member of the PGA TOUR Policy Board and the PGA TOUR Enterprises Board through the end of 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,” said PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan. “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.”
“Brian is the perfect choice for the next chapter of the PGA TOUR,” said Jay Monahan. “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.”
Rolapp added, “Commissioner Monahan is an incredible leader, and it has been a pleasure getting to know him throughout the interview process. I greatly appreciate his commitment to making me successful in the role and look forward to working with him in partnership throughout this transition.”
Speaking about the choice of Monahan’s successor, Tiger Woods said: “Brian’s appointment is a win for players and fans. He has a clear respect for the game and our players and brings a fresh perspective from his experience in the NFL. I’m excited about what’s ahead — and confident that with Brian’s leadership, we’ll continue to grow the TOUR in ways that benefit everyone who loves this sport.”