BYU Graduate Brian Rolapp Named PGA TOUR CEO
Jun 17, 2025, 12:06 PM
PEBBLE BEACH, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 31: A detailed view of a PGA Tour logo prior to the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links on January 31, 2024 in Pebble Beach, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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SALT LAKE CITY – After spending more than two decades in the NFL, Brian Rolapp is turning his attention to the PGA TOUR after being named CEO. Rolapp is expected to assume the day-to-day responsibilities of current Commissioner Jay Monahan slowly.
The PGA TOUR announced Rolapp’s addition in a release on Tuesday, June 17.
“I’m honored to join the PGA TOUR at such a pivotal time,” said Rolapp. “The PGA TOUR represents the highest level of competition, integrity, and global opportunity in the game of golf, and I believe deeply in the TOUR’s mission and its potential to grow even stronger. I’m ready to get to work—alongside our players, partners, and leadership team—to build lasting value and deliver an even more dynamic future for the sport and our fans.”
Welcome, @BrianRolapp, as CEO of the PGA TOUR.
After two decades at the NFL helping reshape how fans experience live sports, Brian joins the TOUR with the vision to build on our momentum and help lead what’s next.
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) June 17, 2025
“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,” said PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan. “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.”
“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.”
Rolapp added, “Commissioner Monahan is an incredible leader, and it has been a pleasure getting to know him throughout the interview process. I greatly appreciate his commitment to making me successful in the role and look forward to working with him in partnership throughout this transition.”
About Brian Rolapp
Rolapp is a graduate of Brigham Young University (BYU) and Harvard Business School. He has been recognized by the Sports Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 Hall of Fame.
Big day for me & my family: After two decades at the NFL, I’m honored to join the @PGATOUR as CEO.
I’ve long admired the TOUR and believe there’s real opportunity ahead. I’m excited to get to work and help build what’s next.
Read my open letter to fans: https://t.co/xby7kqHhDG pic.twitter.com/LhCyZSGsun
— Brian Rolapp (@brianrolapp) June 17, 2025
He was the NFL’s Chief Media and Business Officer, overseeing broadcast and digital rights, NFL Network, and NFL Films, among many responsibilities. Rolapp helped the league secure media rights deals with Amazon, CBS, ESPN/ABC, FOX, NBC, Netflix, and YouTube.
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