PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said Friday that he will return to his role on July 17 after recovering from a medical.
“Thank you for your support and leadership over the past few weeks,” Monahan wrote in a note to the Tour Policy Council and its players. “With the support of my family and world-class medical care, my health has improved dramatically.
“I’m excited to partner with each and every one of you – as well as our players, partners, fans, and PGA TOUR family – to answer any questions and protect the game we hold so dear.”
Monahan has been on vacation since June 13, when the PGA Tour announced he was dealing with an unspecified medical issue.
This situation came shortly after Monahan helped broker the surprise alliance between the PGA, DP World, and the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia. Monahan battled LIV Golf for two years while the PIF-funded league captured the best players from the PGA Tour.
The five-page framework agreement raised fears of a merger. Details are still being worked out, Monahan said, even as Congress and the Justice Department get involved.
A week later, during the US Open, he announced he was stepping down, and two of his top executives—Ron Price, chief operating officer, and Tyler Dennis, president of the PGA Tour—would take over day-to-day duties.
Price and board member Jimmy Dunn have agreed to appear before a Senate committee to review the agreement on Tuesday in Washington.
As part of his announcement on Friday, Monahan said his focus will be on “securing a stable path forward” for golf when The Open Championship week returns.
“We can rest assured that the PGA Tour will continue to lead and shape the game in the future,” he wrote.