Monahan appointed new PGA Tour Commissioner

The PGA Tour Policy Board has announced the appointment of Jay Monahan as PGA Tour’s new commissioner set to take up the position January 1, ampoule 2017 upon the retirement of Tim Finchem.

 Finchman is set to step down after over 22 years as the PGA Tour’s third commissioner. 

“Jay has proven himself to be an outstanding leader who has developed an intimate knowledge and understanding of the PGA TOUR and a clear vision for the future of the organisation, price pills ” said Victor F. Ganzi, Chairman of the Policy Board. “He is highly respected among our members, staff, business partners and the golf industry as a whole. We are extremely fortunate to have someone of Jay’s caliber fully prepared to assume the role of Commissioner and lead the PGA TOUR’s exceptional executive team as it continues to build upon the remarkable success achieved under Tim’s leadership.”

“I am greatly honored by the trust the Policy Board has shown in me to succeed Tim Finchem as Commissioner,” Monahan said. “Under Tim’s leadership, the PGA Tour has made remarkable progress, even in the most difficult economic times. We are now entering a very important time in our organisation’s history, and I know our executive team and I will draw upon and be inspired by the invaluable experience of working with Tim as we take advantage of the extraordinary opportunities, as well as face the challenges, that are ahead for the Tour.”

“I have the highest regard for Jay and have total confidence in his ability to lead the PGA TOUR well into the future,” Finchem said. “He has been a key member of the executive team since joining the Tour and has worked closely with me on all business matters since becoming Deputy Commissioner. Jay is well respected throughout the PGA TOUR family and the golf industry.”

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