The fourth commissioner in PGA Tour history, Monahan will be remembered for being in charge during the advent of the rival LIV Golf league, which backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, poached some of the biggest stars in the game like Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka.

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan will step down after nine years in the role when his contract ends in 2026. Brian Rolapp has been appointed as the tour's first chief executive and will gradually take over Monahan's day-to-day responsibilities.

The PGA Tour announced Tuesday that commissioner Jay Monahan will be stepping down at the end of his contract in 2026, as new CEO Brian Rolapp takes over day-to-day responsibilities.