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U.S. PGA Suspends President Rea, Names Charnes Amid Apologies

5/26/2026

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The U.S. PGA removed President Don Rea Jr., suspending him until November, and appointed Nathan Charnes as president.
Rea apologized after backlash for likening 2025 chants toward Rory McIlroy to youth-soccer remarks, calling the behavior disrespectful.
CEO Derek Sprague apologized to Rory McIlroy and Erica while Terry Clark began working with officer Kerry Haigh.
PGA recalled the 2014 removal of President Ted Bishop after his tweet calling Ian Poulter a “lil girl.”

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The U.S. PGA removed President Don Rea Jr., suspending him until November, and appointed Nathan Charnes as president.
Rea apologized after backlash for likening 2025 chants toward Rory McIlroy to youth-soccer remarks, calling the behavior disrespectful.
CEO Derek Sprague apologized to Rory McIlroy and Erica while Terry Clark began working with officer Kerry Haigh.
PGA recalled the 2014 removal of President Ted Bishop after his tweet calling Ian Poulter a “lil girl.”