A Tour in Transition
THE PGA TOUR has undergone significant changes in recent years, including the addition of lucrative signature events, uncoupling the fall series from the rest of the PGA Tour schedule, and limiting the number of full-time spots on tour to 100. Another monumental change is underway, as Jay Monahan will step down as commissioner at the end of 2026, ceding day-to-day responsibilities of running the circuit to new CEO Brian Rolapp.
Rolapp’ s tenure began late in the summer of 2025— and with new leadership comes fresh ideas for growth. Rolapp came to the tour via the NFL, where he was the league’ s chief media and business officer. Asked frankly about the potential for sweeping changes to the Tour’ s schedule, playoff format, and more, Rolapp told reporters at The Tour Championship simply,“ that the strength of the PGA Tour is strong, but there’ s much more we need to do, much more we need to change for the benefit of fans, players, and our partners.”
There is still plenty to watch as the new developments unfold. Rory McIlroy earned his career grand slam in 2024 at the Masters. Is Scottie Scheffler next on the list? The U. S. Open is the only hole on his majors’ resume. Shinnecock Hills waits in June.
Viktor Hovland
USGA
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