Rory McIlroy will play the Travelers Championship after a disappointing US Open at Oakmont Rory McIlroy believes the experience new PGA Tour chief executive Brian Rolapp will bring to the role will be "amazing". Rolappwill be the tour's first CEOand will gradually take over the day-to-day running from commissioner Jay Monahan, who will step down after 10 years in the role in 2026. He has more than 20 years of experience with the National Football League (NFL) and helped with the global expansion of American Football as chief media and business officer. McIlroy said he as yet to meet Rolapp but said his appointment was a "really positive thing" for the PGA Tour. "He's certainly said all the right things and he has an amazing background with two decades in the NFL," McIlroy said on Wednesday. "He's helped them expand internationally and help them become the behemoth they have become. "For him to bring that experience, I think it will be amazing and it's great that Jay is there to help with the smooth transition too." Rolapp met with the PGA Tour's membership ahead of the Travelers Championship, which takes place in Connecticut from Thursday, and world number one Scottie Scheffler said he "liked what I got to hear". "I think it's exciting to have some new leadership. The first time I heard him speak was yesterday, so I really don't know much about him," said three-time major winner Scheffler. "I liked what I heard yesterday. Our board and Jay have put a lot of research into finding his successor and to get someone from high up in the NFL is pretty cool. "He has a lot of experience and some new thought processes he can bring to the tour. I think it's exciting." Northern Ireland's McIlroy will return to the Travelers Championship after skipping the 2024 event to "lick my wounds" after just missing out on the US Open at Pinehurst. McIlroy arrives in Connecticut off the back off a difficult week at this year's major at Oakmont, where he was visibly frustrated by his game as he narrowly made the cut and told reporters he hadearned the right "to do what I want"after skipping media sessions. After the tournament he admitted hehad climbed his "Everest"by completing a career Grand Slam by winning the Masters in April and he was looking forward to scaling "another mountain". "The weeks after major championships, sometimes when you're in contention and trying to win them it can feel quite difficult to go and play the next week," the 36-year-old said. "But after a week like I had at Oakmont, where you aren't quite in the mix but you think you might have found something in your game, you are excited to play again. "This is the perfect chaser from last week and it's nice to get out on a golf course where you feel like you can make quite a few brides." When asked if one particular shot at the US Open had made him feel more positive about his game, McIlroy said consistency was key and pointed to the fact he made the most shots off the tee in the field at Oakmont. "f I can see something, or have a feeling, that is very repeatable - on the range is one thing but on the course is another - the proof is in the pudding," he added. "Last week I felt I found a feeling, especially off the tee that was repeatable and working well. "I led strokes off the tee last week which was a big thing for me. I thought I drove the ball well all week."
Rolapp appointment 'really positive' for PGA Tour - McIlroy
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Rory McIlroy is set to participate in the Travelers Championship following a challenging performance at the US Open held at Oakmont. The tournament marks a significant return for McIlroy, who expressed optimism about the recent appointment of Brian Rolapp as the new chief executive officer of the PGA Tour. Rolapp, who will be taking over from longtime commissioner Jay Monahan in 2026, brings over two decades of experience from the National Football League (NFL). McIlroy described Rolapp's appointment as a 'really positive thing' for the PGA Tour, highlighting his successful track record in expanding the NFL's global reach. He noted that Rolapp has said all the right things in his initial interactions, and he is looking forward to the new leadership's impact on the tour. The transition is expected to be smooth, with Monahan remaining in his role for the next few years to assist Rolapp as he acclimates to the position.
As McIlroy prepares for the Travelers Championship, he reflects on his recent struggles at the US Open, where he narrowly made the cut and felt frustrated with his game. Despite these challenges, he remains enthusiastic about returning to competitive play, viewing the Travelers Championship as an opportunity to regain his momentum. McIlroy noted that the weeks following major championships can be tough, especially after a lackluster performance, but he is excited to get back on the course. He emphasized the importance of consistency in his game, particularly after leading in strokes off the tee during the US Open. McIlroy believes that he has found a repeatable feeling in his game that could lead to better results, and he is eager to showcase that at the upcoming tournament in Connecticut.
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