The PGA Tour has officially named longtime National Football League executive Brian Rolapp as its first chief executive officer, the organisation announced Tuesday, 17 June 2025. The newly created position gives Rolapp authority over both PGA Tour, Inc. and its for-profit arm, PGA Tour Enterprises. Rolapp will assume day-to-day operational control that has been handled by Commissioner Jay Monahan. Monahan, who has led the Tour since 2017, will remain through a transition period before stepping down when his current contract concludes at the end of 2026. The move ends Rolapp’s 22-year career at the NFL, where he rose to chief media and business officer and helped negotiate multibillion-dollar broadcasting and streaming agreements. His influence led many in US sports to view him as a likely successor to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. In an open letter to fans, Rolapp wrote, “Professional golf is evolving… My goal as CEO is to honor golf’s traditions but not be overly bound by them.” Early priorities are expected to include expanding commercial revenues and guiding the Tour’s delicate negotiations with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf league. Tiger Woods, who sat on the search committee that selected Rolapp, attended the CEO’s introductory press conference at the Travelers Championship. The Tour said additional details on governance changes and Rolapp’s leadership team will be released in the coming weeks.