Brian Rolapp named PGA Tour commissioner starting January 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 6:08 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Brian Rolapp will take over as commissioner of the PGA Tour on January 1, following Jay Monahan's departure at the end of the year, the tour announced on June 23. The decision comes alongside a significant revamp of the PGA Tour's competition format, which aims to introduce a two-tier tournament system by 2028. The new model will create a Championship Series for top players and a Challenger Series for promotions based on performance. This overhaul was informed by player feedback and a comprehensive review led by a committee that included Tiger Woods, aiming to enhance competitive engagement and media rights prospects.
- •Rolapp officially steps in as commissioner on January 1, 2027.
- •The two-tier tournament system launches in 2028, allowing player promotions.
- •Championship Series includes signature tournaments with high purses.
- •Current media rights agreements expire in 2031 and 2033, prompting revamp.
- 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — Brian Rolapp to officially take over as PGA Tour commissioner on Jan. 1 when Jay Monahan exits
- 7:13 PMESPN — Rolapp to assume PGA Tour commish role Jan. 1
- 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — PGA Tour Revamps Schedule, Approves Rolapp as Commissioner
"The two PGA Tour boards (Policy and Enterprises) approved recommendations from its Future Competition Committee that established a revamped, two-tier tournament system—with promotion and relegation of players—that begins in 2028. The boards also approved PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp as the tour’s next commissioner, replacing Jay Monahan, effective Jan. 1. The new schedule includes the …
"PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp will assume the dual role of commissioner when Jay Monahan steps down from the position at the end of the year, the tour announced Monday.
"Brian Rolapp will become the PGA Tour's fifth commissioner on Jan. 1, 2027.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 7:33 PMBrian Rolapp to officially take over as PGA Tour commissioner on Jan. 1 when Jay Monahan exits
Brian Rolapp will become the PGA Tour's fifth commissioner on Jan. 1, 2027.
- ESPNJun 23, 2026, 7:13 PMRolapp to assume PGA Tour commish role Jan. 1
PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp will assume the dual role of commissioner when Jay Monahan steps down from the position at the end of the year, the tour announced Monday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 5:50 PMPGA Tour Revamps Schedule, Approves Rolapp as Commissioner
The two PGA Tour boards (Policy and Enterprises) approved recommendations from its Future Competition Committee that established a revamped, two-tier tournament system—with promotion and relegation of players—that begins in 2028. The boards also approved PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp as the tour’s next commissioner, replacing Jay Monahan, effective Jan. 1. The new schedule includes the …
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