Former U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover has accepted a position on the PGA Tour's Player Advisory Council for the 11th time, after previously declining it ten times. The 46-year-old golfer is now running for PAC chairman against Adam Scott, with the winner set to join the Tour's board in 2027. Glover aims to contribute his experience amid ongoing changes in professional golf.
Lucas Glover, a 46-year-old former U.S. Open winner, begins his 23rd season on the PGA Tour at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. This year marks a shift for Glover, who accepted his peers' vote to join the 16-member Player Advisory Council (PAC) after turning it down ten times previously. "They have to ask you if you want to do it, and I turned it down 10," Glover said. "I talked to some people and realized that at this stage in my career, it's about time to do it. So I am."
Beyond serving on the PAC, which reports to the policy board, Glover is vying for its chairmanship against Adam Scott. The winner will replace Scott on the PGA Tour board starting in 2027 for a four-year term. This increased player involvement reflects broader changes in the Tour over the past four years, driven by the emergence of Saudi-funded LIV Golf, discussions on private equity investment, and an upcoming radical new schedule.
Scott, who joined the PAC at age 42 three years ago and became chairman, explains his desire to continue: "There are some things I’ve been involved in that probably won’t be resolved this year," Scott said. "I would be happy to have a say, and the only way to do that is to be involved."
Glover's career includes a 2009 U.S. Open victory at Bethpage Black over Phil Mickelson and David Duval, struggles with putting yips, and a 2023 resurgence with back-to-back wins—the third such instance in 25 years. Known for candid opinions on his SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio show, including the segment "Get off my lawn," Glover has criticized smaller fields as "terrible" and expressed mixed views on LIV players returning, stating, "I don't think they should be back here. I don’t want them here." He has consulted Patrick Cantlay for insights and softened his stance on player-majority boards, appreciating directors like Tiger Woods, Cantlay, Maverick McNealy, and Scott.
"It's flattering that my peers think enough of me to keep voting me on," Glover said. "At this stage of my career, I feel like it's time to represent them... my voice can hold some weight." He emphasized his commitment: "The reality is I want what's best for this tour because I’ve dedicated almost half my life to it. I love it here."
