PGA TOUR Announces 2025 Player Advisory Council Co-Chairmen Candidates

Rickie Fowler, Maverick McNealy, and Keith Mitchell Compete for Leadership Positions

The PGA TOUR has officially announced the three candidates running for the Co-Chairmen positions on the 2025 Player Advisory Council (PAC). These key positions play a vital role in advising the PGA TOUR Policy Board and Commissioner Jay Monahan on matters affecting professional golf and the overall direction of the TOUR.

Candidates for 2025 PAC Co-Chairmen

The Player Directors have selected professional golfers Rickie Fowler, Maverick McNealy, and Keith Mitchell as the nominees for the PAC Co-Chairmen election. The voting period is open to PGA TOUR members and will conclude on Monday, April 14, at 5 p.m. ET. The two candidates with the most votes will assume positions on the PGA TOUR Policy Board starting January 1, 2026, replacing outgoing Player Directors Peter Malnati and Webb Simpson.

New Governance Structure for PAC Leadership

Beginning in 2026, the PGA TOUR will transition to a revised governance structure that elects only one PAC Chairman annually. The winner of the 2025 election will serve a four-year term as the PAC Chairman, while the runner-up will take on the role of PAC Co-Chair for a three-year term. This change aims to create better governance alignment, ensuring stability and continuity among the six Player Directors on the PGA TOUR Policy Board.

Commissioner Jay Monahan emphasized the importance of these changes, stating:

“By refining our governance process to align with recent organizational developments, we are enhancing continuity within our leadership structure. This will enable the Policy Board to make more informed decisions more efficiently.”

2025 Player Advisory Council and Subcommittee Roles

The Player Advisory Council for 2025 was announced earlier this year. Each PAC member is assigned to one of four PAC Subcommittees established in 2024 to focus on different facets of TOUR operations. These committees include Business Affairs, Competitions, Pathways, Tournaments, and Fans & Sponsors.

Business Affairs Subcommittee

• Patrick Cantlay (Chairman)
• Kevin Kisner
• Maverick McNealy
• Keith Mitchell
• Brandt Snedeker
• Kyle Westmoreland (Korn Ferry Tour PAC member)

Competitions Subcommittee

• Adam Scott (Co-Chairman)
• Tiger Woods (Co-Chairman)
• Sam Burns
• Brian Harman
• Scottie Scheffler
• Gary Woodland
• Tom Whitney (Korn Ferry Tour PAC member)

Pathways Subcommittee

• Peter Malnati (Co-Chairman)
• Webb Simpson (Co-Chairman)
• Eric Cole
• Trevor Cone
• Charley Hoffman
• Max McGreevy
• Stuart MacDonald (Korn Ferry Tour PAC member)

Tournaments, Fans & Sponsors Subcommittee

• Camilo Villegas (Chairman)
• Rickie Fowler
• Max Homa
• Seamus Power
• Justin Thomas
• Austin Greaser (Korn Ferry Tour PAC member)

Current PGA TOUR Player Directors

The following players currently serve as PGA TOUR Player Directors, ensuring the representation of player interests in key decision-making processes:

• Patrick Cantlay
• Peter Malnati
• Adam Scott
• Webb Simpson
• Camilo Villegas
• Tiger Woods

Complete List of 2025 Player Advisory Council Members

• Sam Burns
• Eric Cole
• Trevor Cone
• Rickie Fowler
• Brian Harman
• Charley Hoffman
• Max Homa
• Kevin Kisner
• Max McGreevy
• Maverick McNealy
• Keith Mitchell
• Seamus Power
• Scottie Scheffler
• Brandt Snedeker
• Justin Thomas
• Gary Woodland

Conclusion

The 2025 Player Advisory Council election significantly shifts the PGA TOUR’s leadership structure. With Rickie Fowler, Maverick McNealy, and Keith Mitchell vying for the Co-Chairmen positions, TOUR members can shape the future of PGA TOUR governance. As the TOUR continues evolving, these elections ensure that players’ voices remain integral in decision-making, fostering growth and progress in professional golf.

Stay tuned for updates as the election results are finalized, and the new PAC leadership prepares to guide the PGA TOUR into the future.