Jay Monahan has been replaced as CEO of the PGA Tour by Brian Rolapp, a decision Tiger Woods helped make.
Alan Shipnuck thinks Tiger Woods is finished winning on the PGA Tour, where the legendary figure boasts 82 titles.
Woods sits at the very top of the leaderboard for the most PGA Tour wins of all time, level with fellow icon Sam Snead.
But injuries have prevented him from making a single appearance this season so far, although he was able to play in the inaugural TGL campaign.
Behind the scenes, however, he has been very busy on the PGA Tour CEO Search Committee, which unanimously recommended Rolapp for the position.
Tiger Woods sends message to outgoing PGA Tour CEO Jay Monahan
It consists of Arthur M. Blank, Adam Scott, Monahan, Joe Gorder, Sam Kennedy and Woods, who has now welcomed Rolapp aboard.
He wrote on X upon the confirmation of the appointment: “Congrats to Brian on becoming CEO of the PGA Tour.
“I’m excited about where the Tour is headed. And a big thank you to Jay for everything he’s done for our game and for the players and fans.”
Who is new PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp as he replaces Jay Monahan?
An endorsement from Woods is no small matter, with the 15-time major champion clearly excited about the future of the PGA Tour.
Banned PGA Tour player Wesley Bryan wants a meeting with Rolapp, who arrives from the National Football League (NFL).
He spent more than two decades with the NFL after joining in 2003, having most recently occupied the role of Chief Media and Business Officer.
A Brigham Young University and Harvard Business School graduate, he arrives with a very positive reputation, and will now look to take the PGA Tour forward amid a very interesting time in the golfing world.
Issues such as slow play and fan engagement will likely be on his agenda, along with the ongoing tussle with LIV Golf.
On the course, the PGA Tour continues on from the US Open this week with the Travelers Championship, hosted by TPC River Highlands.
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