Golfweek

Jump to content

Monahan buys into Tour’s marketing pitch

Jim McCabe

Share »

Given the economic climate, some would see it as the worst time to take on marketing endeavors. Jay Monahan disagrees.

“It’s a challenging time, but I like that aspect of it,” Monahan said. “I’m excited about the opportunity, because I believe in our product.”

Monahan, 40, will become the PGA Tour’s senior vice president of business development. He will complete his duties as executive director of The Players Championship with the May 6-9 event.

Matt Rapp, a vice president in business development, will succeed Monahan as executive director of The Players.

“We are very fortunate to have a talented team in place that will allow us to make these changes in a seamless manner,” Tour commissioner Tim Finchem said.

Monahan will report to chief marketing officer Tom Wade. He replaces Jon Podany, who was named the LPGA’s chief marketing officer.

More like this story

Adams Golf hires banker to explore options Adams Golf hires banker to explore options
Tait: Number of European golfers decreased in 2011 Tait: Number of European golfers decreased in 2011
Delay signals tough call to build a legacy Delay signals tough call to build a legacy
Martin: Dramatic N'wide Tour changes needed Martin: Dramatic N'wide Tour changes needed
EA Sports unveils changes for upcoming Tiger game EA Sports unveils changes for upcoming Tiger game
Never a bystander, Porter-King a hero in golf, life Never a bystander, Porter-King a hero in golf, life
Pepper helps promote "Bogey Tees Off" book Pepper helps promote "Bogey Tees Off" book
McCabe: Five biggest upset losses in Tiger's career McCabe: Five biggest upset losses in Tiger's career
Tiger playing for appearance money? No way! Tiger playing for appearance money? No way!
Hate to Be Rude: The difficulty of closing on Tour Hate to Be Rude: The difficulty of closing on Tour
Fantasy Tip Sheet: Pebble Beach Fantasy Tip Sheet: Pebble Beach
'Feherty Live' compelling, if at times uneven 'Feherty Live' compelling, if at times uneven
Q&A: Lou Dobbs, TV journalist Q&A: Lou Dobbs, TV journalist