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Rolapp Ditches His Bridesmaid Dress

It’s not easy being Roger Goodell’s number two. Now, Brian Rolapp, a longtime resident of the NFL commissioner shortlist, is at the precipice of taking a job with the PGA Tour, instead.

Brian Rolapp
In some ways, the PGA Tour’s interest in Brian Rolapp is surprising, considering the insular nature of the golf world. But Monahan made it clear from the outset that they were open to bringing in an outsider. Photo: AP
John Ourand
June 12, 2025

Back in December, soon after PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan announced a plan to hire a C.E.O., the search committee identified Roger Goodell’s number two, Brian Rolapp, as a top candidate. Rolapp has been the NFL’s top business executive for years, and the lead architect of the league’s media playbook. And though he has never been officially identified as the heir apparent to Goodell, Rolapp has unofficially been on the shortlist to succeed him.