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A new era of PGA Tour has begun and the golf game will look very different at the end of next year.
PGA Tour -Commissioner Jay Monahan announced Tuesday that he is leaving the trip next year and the top NFL performing Brian Rolapp was Advertised as PGA Tour’s CEO.
The golf game has had quite a discourse in the last three years, especially because of life -golf financed by the Saudis.
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Xander SchaUffele hits his first shot on the 14th hole at North Course during the first round of Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course on January 25, 2023 in La Jolla, California. (Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)
It has been over two years since both trips announced that they had been in negotiations – but nothing has ever realized.
Rolapp, who was speculated on taking over Roger Goodell’s role, admitted that he has “a lot to learn,” but two-time great champion Xander SchaUffele told Pakinomist digital shortly after the news broke that he is excited about what is going to come.
“I think the search committee did a truly thorough search to find the best candidate. A person who worked on the business side of the NFL for 22 years, he seemed really excited about the opportunity,” SchaUffele told Pakinomist Digital. “He sees a great potential in where the trip can go, he wants to hold onto tradition and inheritance, but also not really stuck in that way if it makes sense. NFL constantly pushes his product and I think someone with that kind of mindset comes in is always a good thing.”
Schauffele’s feelings about Rolapp and tradition did not accidentally come. Rolapp said in an open letter sent to social media that his “goals as CEO is to honor the traditions of golf, but not be too bound by them.”
NFL Executive Vice President and Chief of Media and Business Officer Brian Rolapp speaks to the media during the annual league meetings at JW Marriott. (Nathan Ray Seebeck -usa Today Sports)
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“I am honored to go into the role of CEO of PGA Tour. Golf has one of the deepest stories and many of the most timeless traditions of all sports,” Rolapp said. “This story and these traditions have inspired generations of players and fans, creating both a game and a tour that millions around the world love. At the same time, professional golf is developing, just as ways fans consumer sports.
“Over the past few years, the trip has made meaningful progress in tackling these changes – from creating more opportunities for players to improving the competitive structure and improving the fan experience. But there is still a significant work to do and incredible opportunities remain ahead. From creating the highest quality golf product that includes the best players in the world, to strengthening commercial partners – as I talked to players, fans in recent months I felt for this potential. ”
It will be a major change for Rolapp, which goes from two decades with a league of 32 team owners to an organization with almost 200 players operating independently.
Xander SchaUffele holds up Travelers Championship Trophy after winning the Travelers Championship Golf Tournament. (Vincent Carchietta-usa Today Sports)
“The players own the trip – that’s their tour,” Rolapp said. “That said – and we talked a little about this at our player meeting – I think they know what’s good for fans is also good for the trip. Working in the sports industry as long as I have, sometimes it’s not so complicated. If you think what’s best for the fan, it’s usually best for everyone involved. So I think we’ll keep this mind here.”
