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PGA Tour Seeks New CEO After 15% Viewership Surge

5/28/2025

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The PGA Tour is on the hunt for a new CEO, with Jay Monahan stepping in temporarily. Four strong contenders—Brian Rolapp, Jared Smith, Steve Phelps, and David Abeles—are in the running. Under Monahan's leadership, the Tour has seen a remarkable 15% surge in viewership and a boom in ticket sales and digital engagement, despite facing criticism.

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The PGA Tour is on the hunt for a new CEO, with Jay Monahan stepping in temporarily. Four strong contenders—Brian Rolapp, Jared Smith, Steve Phelps, and David Abeles—are in the running. Under Monahan's leadership, the Tour has seen a remarkable 15% surge in viewership and a boom in ticket sales and digital engagement, despite facing criticism.