PGA Tour boss told he’s ‘worst commissioner ever’ after shocking report leaks

PGA Tour boss Jay Monahan reportedly earned more than $23m in compensation in 2023, according to a copy of his tax return

PGA Tour boss Jay Monahan has come under fresh scrutiny after Sportico obtained a copy of his tax return.

Said document revealed the commissioner earned more than $23m in 2023 alone.

That includes a remarkable $12.1m bonus, $2.5m in post-retirement benefits and $6.7m in ‘long-term incentive compensation’.

His base salary for the year was $1,887,096.

Sportico also revealed Ron Price, the Tour’s chief operating officer who was grilled earlier in the summer by U.S. lawmakers about the ‘framework agreement’ with LIV’s backers, earned $13m.

That included a whopping bonus of $7.8m.

Of course, 2023 was a tumultuous year off the course for the PGA Tour.

Faced with the threat of LIV Golf taking more of their top stars, Monahan announced plans to align commercial interests with the Saudi-backed league.

Monahan orchestrated that deal behind the players’ backs after meeting with PIF governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan in a series of secret meetings across the globe.

Rory McIlroy claimed he felt like a ‘sacrificial lamb’ having gone to bat for the Tour over the prior 24 months.

And Monahan had also implored high-profile golfers who were thinking of bolting to consider the implications of joining an organisation backed by Saudi oil money.

He famously asked: “When was the last time you had to apologise for being a member of the PGA Tour?”

Following the announcement on 6 June 2023, Monahan was forced to take a temporary leave of absence for a medical condition.

Monahan returned to his post four weeks later and apologised for what transpired.

He has since been named as the chief executive officer of PGA Tour Enterprises.

PGA Tour Enterprises received a cash injection from Strategic Sports Group at the turn of the year and to this day the North American circuit are still trying to complete a deal with LIV’s financiers to reunite the game.

Earlier in the week there was a report that the deal will not go ahead at all and instead the DP World Tour will do business with the PIF.

Of course, that many golf fans are upset about Monahan compensation should be said no more and no less.

Oh and this joker is the worst commissioner in pro sports. I think it is pretty outrageous that he still has a job. Let a rival league select half of his best players and he is losing sponsors; one after another.

“This guy sucks.”

“Total waste of money. A mistake worse than all the previous commissioners of golf.”

“This guy needs to go. We have to move to the next page in regard to him. Need fresh new leadership.”

Worst commissioner ever. Another reason why golf is in a state of chaos is because of this guy.”

It’s hard just to process even in your head, let alone in your heart. Jay Monahan making $23m. Lost half of their superstars, and three of the longest-serving and most loyal PGA Tour sponsors, and still they thrive whilst overall ratings drop. Made more than Rory! Great job if you can get it.”

‘That man you call Jay,’ ‘well there is no one more overpaid in the world than him,’ Kathy said.