PGA Tour Enterprises has reportedly found its new CEO.
Brian Rolapp, a longtime NFL executive who was thought by some to be commissioner Roger Goodell’s potential successor, is leaving the league to become the new head of the PGA Tour’s for-profit arm, according to an ESPN report, which cited a memo sent by Goodell to team executives.
Sports Business Journal reported Tuesday that Rolapp, an executive vice president, had emerged as the favorite to land the job. PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan announced the creation of the CEO role in December.
A Tour spokesman declined to comment on the report, but a policy board meeting is scheduled for Monday. If Rolapp’s appointment is approved, an official announcement could come early next week.
During his 22-year career with the NFL, Rolapp served in a number of senior media roles, including as the chief media and business officer since 2017 in which he shaped the NFL’s media strategies and business operations.
In his new role as CEO of PGA Tour Enterprises, which will house the Tour’s commercial businesses and rights, Rolapp will report to the board of directors and policy board. The commissioner will continue to oversee operations of the Tour’s competition.
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank headed the search committee for the CEO gig.
