Golf Governance
PGA president Don Rea Jr. removed from Tour board after Ryder Cup
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PGA of America President Don Rea Jr. has been removed from the PGA Tour's board and reassigned to member-focused duties following controversy at the 2025 Ryder Cup. The move, described as unprecedented for a sitting president, comes amid scrutiny over his handling of unruly fan behavior during the event at Bethpage Black. Vice President Nathan Charnes has taken over the board position as Rea's term nears its end.
Lucas Glover, a vocal critic of recent PGA Tour changes, has been elected chairman of the Player Advisory Council for 2026. This role will lead him to positions on the PGA Tour Policy Board and PGA Tour Enterprises starting in 2027. The 46-year-old major winner aims to represent fellow players amid ongoing Tour reforms.
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Lucas Glover, a longtime critic of the PGA Tour, has been elected as the 2026 Player Advisory Council chairman by the Tour's voting membership. This marks the first time the 46-year-old, a six-time Tour winner and 2009 U.S. Open champion, has agreed to serve on the council after declining the role 10 previous times. Following his chairmanship, Glover will join the PGA Tour Policy Board for a four-year term from 2027 to 2030.