Tiger Woods congratulates new PGA Tour CEO as Jay Monahan announces departure

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PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan announced on Tuesday that he is leaving the tour, and Tiger Woods seems excited about the future.

Monahan will leave the tour next year, and top NFL executive Brian Rolapp was announced as the PGA Tour's CEO.

"I'm honored to step into the role of CEO of the PGA Tour. Golf has one of the deepest histories and many of the most timeless traditions in all of sports," Rolapp said in an open letter posted on social media. "That history and those 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 evolving, as are the ways fans consume sports. My goal as CEO is to honor golf's traditions but not be overly bound by them."

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PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, left, congratulates Tiger Woods after the final round of the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club on Sept. 23, 2018 in Atlanta. (Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)

Woods posted on X, thanking Monahan for his service to the tour and congratulating the new CEO.

"Congrats to Brian on becoming CEO of the PGA TOUR. I’m excited about where the TOUR is headed. And a big thank you to Jay for everything he’s done for our game and for the players and fans," Woods posted.

Monahan himself added, "Brian is the perfect choice for the next chapter of the PGA Tour.

"His arrival strengthens our leadership team and reflects our shared commitment to the TOUR’s continued evolution. With Brian’s expertise and vision, and the trust we’ve established with our players and fans, I’m more