PGA Tour Lays Off 56 Employees As Shift Under Rolapp Continues

The PGA Tour laid off 56 employees and closed 73 open roles on Thursday, April 24, 2026, as CEO Brian Rolapp continues to shift the organization toward a for-profit model. The layoffs represent approximately 4% of the tour's 1,300-person workforce, primarily based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Rolapp informed staff via a 319-word memo sent just before 1 p.m. ET, and this follows a voluntary retirement program initiated after he took over as CEO in August.