“I am the best leader for the PGA Tour,” Commissioner Jay Monahan openly lauds himself and shuts down critics amidst uncertain future

Following heavy criticism, Jay Monahan has now backed himself and claimed to be the best leader for the PGA Tour.

“I am the best leader for the PGA Tour,” Commissioner Jay Monahan openly lauds himself and shuts down critics amidst uncertain future

Jay Monahan (Pic Credit: Imago)

As the month of December finally arrives, all eyes of the golfing world turn towards the ongoing golf merger. The merger talks announced by Commissioner Jay Monahan are still ongoing and they have until the end of this month to strike the deal. Despite the uncertainty regarding his future, he has openly lauded himself now and silenced some of his critics.

There have been lot of critics regarding him since the announcement of the merger. Recently, six-time major champion Phil Mickelson blasted him on X. The LIV Golfer blamed him for the state of golf and supported the rumors of him being dismissed as the PGA Tour Commissioner.

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As per the framework agreement released in August, Monahan was said to serve as the CEO of this new entity board. However, many PGA Tour stars have expressed their concerns about working with him. The 53-year-old though does not seem to be bothered by the talks of others and praised himself for his work as the top boss.

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"I believe that I am the best leader for the PGA Tour. I was the best leader before June 6, and I was going to be the best leader for the PGA Tour (after)"
Jay Monahan through Bunkered.co.uk

Jay Monahan explains reason for medical leave following merger announcement

As the golf world tried to shake off and come to terms with the merger announcement, they received another major shock. Commissioner Jay Monahan took some medical leave and took time off away from golf. The fans would once again berate him for this. The golf official has now explained the reason for his sudden absence.

The 53-year-old Commissioner claimed that after a walk on June 11, he did not feel right and went straight to his wife. The PGA Tour commissioner told his better half that he was in a “bad, bad place” and needed help.

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Jay Monahan (Pic Credit: AP)
"I knew I’m the first person to run into a fight...I knew the perception was that I was running away from a fight. And that was excruciating. That hurt me to my core."
Jay Monahan on his medical leave at the New York Times DealBook Summit.

Monahan would return in July and assume the role of the leader again. Since then he has also admitted that he felt wrong for keeping the players in the dark. During his first appearance following the merger, he was heavily booed by the crowd at the Tour Championship.

He is now expected to meet Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) next week. It is likely that the two will have a huge conversation regarding the potential future investors and their moves to get the deal done before December 31.

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