Jay Monahan to take control of PGA Tour from Tim Finchem

07 November 2016 11:38

Jay Monahan has been appointed commissioner of the PGA Tour following Tim Finchem's retirement.

Finchem has been in the role for 22 years, having taken in it June 1994, but he will step aside, with Monahan taking office from 1 January 2017.

The change in roles was approved at the tour's board meeting in Florida on Monday.

Monahan, who is the current deputy commissioner and chief operating officer, told pgatour.com: "I am greatly honoured by the trust the policy board has shown in me to succeed Tim Finchem as commissioner.

"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."

Source: PA