Tiger Woods 'Excited' Former NFL Exec Brian Rolapp Is PGA Tour CEO, Thanks Monahan

The PGA Tour will undergo a change in leadership over the next year that has the approval of legendary golfer Tiger Woods.

Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, the PGA Tour officially announced that commissioner Jay Monahan will step down from his position when his contract ends in 2026 and be replaced by former NFL executive Brian Rolapp, who has taken over day-to-day responsibilities. Schefter noted that Rolapp worked for the NFL for 22 years and was considered a potential successor to commissioner Roger Goodell.

Following the announcement, Woods expressed his excitement over the hiring of Rolapp and the future of the PGA Tour:

According to a release, Woods was a part of Monahan's search committee to find his successor along with Arthur M. Blank, Adam Scott, Joe Gorder and Sam Kennedy. Rolapp was unanimously selected by the committee to replace Monahan, who will now increasingly focus on his roles as a member of the Policy Board and Enterprises Board for the PGA Tour 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," 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."

Rolapp wrote an open letter saying he's "honored" to assume the role as CEO of the PGA Tour, and he's motivated to help shape the future of the sport of golf.

"Golf has one of the deepest histories and many of the most timeless traditions in all of sports. That history and those traditions have inspired generations of players and fans, creating both a game and a Tour that millions around the world love. At the same time, professional golf is evolving, as are the ways fans consume sports. My goal as CEO is to honor golf’s traditions but not be overly bound by them," Rolapp stated.

Rolapp also admitted that coming from the NFL, "I’ve got a lot to learn about golf." Still, there's confidence in his abilities to lead the PGA Tour going forward.

"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."