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PGA Tour CEO Discusses 2028 Format Split and Media Rights

Brian Rolapp spoke with CNBC about the upcoming restructuring of the PGA Tour, including a planned split into two series in 2028.

Pierce Quill

July 9, 20261 min read

Golf Industry Future - illustration, Jake Team LLC
Golf Industry Future - illustration, Jake Team LLC

PGA Tour Chief Executive Brian Rolapp recently appeared on CNBC to discuss significant changes coming to professional golf. The interview, conducted by host Julia Boorstin, focused on the organization's strategic restructuring and its broader implications for the sport.

A central topic of the discussion was the Tour's plan to divide into two concurrent series beginning in 2028. Rolapp addressed how this structural shift will affect the landscape of professional golf and the scheduling of events.

The conversation also covered the financial side of the sport, specifically regarding media rights agreements. Rolapp spoke about how the upcoming format changes will influence broadcasting deals and revenue streams for the organization.

Beyond immediate operational changes, the interview touched on the future of sports more generally. Rolapp shared perspectives on how the PGA Tour is adapting to evolving viewer habits and market demands.

Sponsorship impacts were another key area of focus. The discussion included how the restructured Tour will interact with corporate partners and what this means for sponsorship opportunities in the coming years.

Specific details regarding the exact nature of the two concurrent series, the specific media rights partners involved, or the timeline for implementation were not provided in the source material. Further details on the operational specifics of the 2028 split remain unclear based on the available reporting.

PGA TOUR employs about 964 people in Nocatee, according to local government records.

Source: CNBC.

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https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/07/09/pga-tour-ceo-brian-rolapp-on-the-major-format-overhaul-media-rights-and-sponsorship-impact.html

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Pierce Quill

Pierce Quill reports on local business, new openings, and economic development in Nocatee.

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