Jay Monahan became the commissioner of the PGA Tour in 2017, taking over for Tim Finchem after holding several positions within the organization, including running the Players Championship.
Since taking over in the circuit’s top role, Monahan’s plate has been full, dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, the emergence of the LIV Golf League and a total restructure of the Tour schedule.
Of course, he’s been well compensated for his time. According to a report from the website Sportico, Monahan’s reported compensation for 2022 was $18.6 million, up from $13.9 million in 2021. That $18.6 million includes a $1.8 million base salary, $9.2 million in bonuses and incentives, and according to the Tour, an actuarial estimate of $7.4 million for non-cash benefits that Monahan will receive when he retires.
As Monahan continues to sit on the hot seat with players asking harder questions and some considering a defection to the new rival league, we look back on his entire career as PGA Tour Commissioner in photos:
The New York Times 2023 DealBook Summit
Sentry Tournament of Champions
2023 Tour Championship
2023 Tour Championship
2023 Tour Championship
2023 Tour Championship
2023 Tour Championship
2023 Tour Championship
THE PLAYERS Championship – Final Round
Jay Monahan
Wells Fargo Championship – Previews
Dustin Johnson Jay Monahan
PGA: THE PLAYERS Championship – Press Conference
2023 Players Championship
TGL venue
2023 American Express
2023 Sentry Tournament of Champions
Sentry Tournament of Champions – Final Round
2022 RSM Classic
2022 Presidents Cup
2022 Tour Championship
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan
2022 Tour Championship
2022 The Players Championship
2022 Zurich Classic of New Orleans
Travelers Championship – Preview Day 3
Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard – Previews
RBC Heritage
2022 Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill
Jay Monahan
2022 Players Championship
2022 Sentry Tournament of Champions
Jay Monahan
PGA: THE PLAYERS Championship – Press Conference
PGA: THE PLAYERS Championship – Press Conference
2019 Presidents Cup – Day 4
jay monahan tour championship
AP TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF S GLF USA GA
PGA: Rocket Mortgage Classic-Changing the Course
PGA: THE PLAYERS Championship – Press Conference
AP PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF S GLF USA FL
PGA: THE PLAYERS Championship – First Round
PGA: AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am – Third Round
PGA Championship – Preview Day 2
Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard – Preview Day 2
Genesis Open
World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational – Final Round
PGA TOUR You Employee Meeting at TPC Sawgrass