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50 Most Influential: No. 27 — Jay Monahan
12.04.2016
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JAY MONAHAN
Incoming Commissioner
PGA Tour
CHANGE FROM 2015: NEWCOMER
T he highly respected and well-liked Monahan replaces the retiring Tim Finchem as PGA Tour commissioner on Jan. 1. The seamless transition from deputy commissioner and COO will boost Monahan’s influence as he puts his stamp on the tour while addressing its challenges going forward.
