Brian Rolapp makes comments he knows outgoing PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan won't like
Brian Rolapp makes comments he knows outgoing PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan won't like
Kylee Hansen Tue, August 25, 2026 at 9:58 PM UTC
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Brian Rolapp spoke highly of Jay Monahan ahead of the Tour Championship -Credit:Reach Publishing Services Limited
The PGA Tour’s post-season structure is set to change come 2028, and Brian Rolapp started off the announcements with a few words of admiration for the legendary Jay Monahan.
PGA Tour commissioner Monahan will step down at the end of 2026, transitioning daily operations to Rolapp as his contract expires. Formerly an NFL executive, Rolapp joined the PGA Tour as CEO in the summer of 2025.
Speaking at the Tour Championship and announcing the format shift in 2028, Rolapp paid tribute to Monahan, who was reminded that his time with the PGA Tour is finally coming to an end after 18 years.
“Before I do, and he won't like this, but I want to take a moment to recognize Jay Monahan,” said Rolapp ahead of the 2026 Tour Championship.
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Monahan was a favorite throughout his career on the PGA Tour, guiding the organization through a transformative era of massive financial growth, global schedule restructuring, and unprecedented landscape challenges before announcing plans to transition leadership.
“As many of you know, this season will mark the conclusion of Jay's tenure as commissioner, and this may be one of the last times that I have a chance to comment on his contributions to the PGA Tour in such a public forum,” added Rolapp.
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 21: Jay Monahan, PGA TOUR Commissioner, and Brian Rolapp, CEO of the PGA TOUR, stand together during The Hope Tee Shot, before the first round of the TOUR Championship, at East Lake Golf Club, on August 21, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Ben Jared/PGA TOUR via Getty Images)
“Over the past decade, Jay has guided the organization through extraordinary growth, change and challenges. During some of the most consequential moments in our sport's history, he never lost sight of what mattered most -- strengthening the Tour and positioning it for its future.”
Rolapp has made a significant contribution throughout his short time with the PGA Tour so far, as he’s been tasked with handling the LIV Golf surge and its possible downfall, and he’s made major schedule and format changes to improve players’ calendars.
Rolapp admired Monahan for his persistence as his contract comes to a close with the PGA Tour -Credit:Getty Images
“I want to thank Jay for his partnership, his leadership, and his commitment to ensuring a successful transition for me personally,” continued Rolapp. “I said it at The Players Championship, but it bears repeating: History will acknowledge what everyone in professional golf already knows, that Jay Monahan is a winner.
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“So thank you, Jay.”
Rolapp was looking forward to joining the PGA Tour, as he spent over two decades with the National Football League and has already made a massive impact in the golf space.
“I'm honored to join the PGA Tour at such a pivotal time," Rolapp said in a statement at the time of hiring. "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."
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