{"id":8590,"date":"2025-06-17T19:04:49","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T23:04:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/17\/jay-monaghan-brian-rollup-has-been-hired-as-ceo-as-pga-tour-commissioner-resigns\/"},"modified":"2025-06-17T19:04:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T23:04:49","slug":"jay-monaghan-brian-rollup-has-been-hired-as-ceo-as-pga-tour-commissioner-resigns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/17\/jay-monaghan-brian-rollup-has-been-hired-as-ceo-as-pga-tour-commissioner-resigns\/","title":{"rendered":"Jay Monaghan: Brian Rollup has been hired as CEO as PGA Tour Commissioner resigns"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monaghan will resign nine years later when his contract ends in 2026.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Brian Lolap will be appointed the tour&#8217;s first chief executive and will gradually take over Monaghan&#8217;s daily responsibilities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Rolapp has spent more than 20 years in the National Football League (NFL) and has recently been Chief Media and Business Officer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">&#8220;A year ago, when I finished as a 10-year commissioner, I informed my board that I would be resigning from my role at the end of 2026,&#8221; Monaghan said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">\u201cSince then, we have worked together to identify leaders who can develop processes that will build momentum and ensure a smooth transition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">&#8220;We&#8217;ve found the right leader for Brian Lolap. I&#8217;m excited to support him as he moves from the NFL to his new role leading the PGA Tour.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">The past few years as a Monaghan committee member have been dominated by golf contests caused by the rise of the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV golf circuit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">The 55-year-old was a critic of the LIV voice, but later played a key role in negotiations, leading to an agreement to form a partnership with Saudi Arabia&#8217;s Public Investment Fund (PIF).<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">The secret nature of the talks with Liv has angered many players.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Negotiations aimed at a final agreement between the PGA Tour and LIV are ongoing, and Rolapp hopes to unify the sport.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">&#8220;I think the fans were pretty clear,&#8221; Rollup said. \u201cThey want to see the best golfers competing with each other, and I agree.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">&#8220;As for the LIV situation, I think it&#8217;s a complicated situation that I think is something I should probably learn more before I talk about.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">&#8220;But I think my focus is on growing the tour, improving it and really moving from the position of strength it has.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Tiger Woods is part of the PGA Tour CEO Search Committee and unanimously recommended Rolapp for this role.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">&#8220;Brian&#8217;s appointment is a victory for the players and the fans,&#8221; Woods said. \u201cHe gives clear respect to the game and our players, bringing a fresh perspective from his experience in the NFL.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">&#8220;We are excited about what&#8217;s going forward and we are confident that Brian&#8217;s leadership will continue to grow the tour in a way that benefits everyone who loves the sport.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monaghan will resign nine years later when his contract ends in 2026. 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