Jay Monahan appeared in his first public press conference since before last August's Tour Championship at East Lake on Tuesday, discussing all manner of subjects from the past six months.
The PGA Tour commissioner provided updates on negotiations with the Saudi PIF, where the US-based circuit stands following investment from the Strategic Sports Group, and shared his thoughts on a couple of key signings for the LIV Golf League.
Here are some of the notable topics discussed by Monahan at TPC Sawgrass prior to the 50th edition of the Players Championship.
What he would have done differently
Monahan admitted he "could have handled last summer better" but said that he has "taken full responsibility and accountability for that." He stated that everyone has moved on and he has learned from it.
Monahan went on to say: "I've been humbled by it. I think I've gotten stronger as a leader, and the progress that we have made since that point in time, some of which I just talked about, and includes the SSG's investment in the PGA TOUR and the prospects that that brings forward, I couldn't be more excited about.
"I'm really proud of our players. I'm really proud of my team members. We're just trying to get better every single day, and I feel like as an organization we have come a long way in the last several months, and I expect next time I'm in front of all of you we'll have a lot more progress to report."
How he plans to deliver a return on SSG's investment
Jay Monahan and John Henry, Principal, Fenway Sports Group, shake hands
It is a question many people have wondered since the $3 billion deal was confirmed. Monahan said the simplest way to do that is by focusing on the fans even more than they already have been doing at a time where golf is truly global.
He said: "When you grow fandom, ultimately, that drives your commercial success. We are fortunate to have an incredible group of loyal and committed corporate partners, and we are also incredibly fortunate to have such incredible following in the communities that we play.
"All of our tournaments have grown year to date, and we just want to make sure we keep that momentum going. But in a complex business, it does come back down, and it's true for any sport, you're only as strong as your fan base and you're only as strong as your ability to grow that fan base."
PGA Tour, SSG and PIF have been in constant dialogue in recent months
After the investment deal with SSG was confirmed, plenty of people were asking how the PIF officials might feel about a third party being involved in the future of the sport.
As it turns out, Monahan revealed all parties were speaking throughout - with a trip over to Saudi Arabia planned in order for the key stakeholders to meet.
Monahan said: "We made the decision on December 7th as a board unanimously to move forward with SSG.
"It was important for SSG and it was important for the TOUR to engage directly with the PIF prior to finalizing any deal, which is why I joined principals from SSG on a trip to Saudi Arabia to meet with Yasir and members of PIF, and that's why we continue to have productive discussions."
"The greatest tour in the world"
Monahan was fiercely defensive of his tour throughout the press conference at TPC Sawgrass, responding to a question about the PGA Tour not possibly being at its strongest point with a lengthy impassioned monologue.
He said: "In terms of our strength - and we are here at the week of The Players - you've got 144 players competing in this championship, and they're the greatest players in the world, and this is the greatest tour in the world.
"And it's the greatest tour in the world because if you're playing across the street last week at the Hayt Invitational or you're trying to climb the PGA Tour U rankings or you're a junior golfer anywhere in the world, this is the place where you want to play.
"It's the highest expression of individual achievement in our game. There's been disruption in our sport, but that is a constant, and we do that week-in and week-out.
"Jason Gore talks about the fact that a star on the PGA TOUR can be born in three weeks, and that's what we do, and that's the strength of our product.
"We have the best tournament organizations and tournament operators in the world. We continue to do more good than any other organization in sport through our tournaments, through impacting lives. We talk about dollars, but it's about lives and it's about impact."
A heartfelt goodbye to Keith Pelley and Martin Slumbers
In what was - at times - quite a defensive press conference from Monahan's point of view, a more light-hearted question about the impending departures of DP World Tour CEO Keith Pelley and R&A chairman Martin Slumbers allowed the PGA Tour commissioner to let his guard down somewhat and reflect on two relationships which clearly meant something to him.
Monahan called Pelley "a peer", "a partner", and "a friend" before saying that the Canadian "deserves a ton of credit for leaving the DP World Tour in a strong position."
Meanwhile, Monahan pointed out how Slumbers brought "an intense focus on the values of the game" before going on to credit his work with enhancing The Open Championship as well as the R&A's worldwide brand.
Monahan on Anthony Kim
Before Anthony Kim signed with LIV Golf, there were reports that the former PGA Tour player was in discussions with his old circuit over a return.
Monahan revealed there were talks, but not directly with him, and the only way Kim would have been allowed to tee it up on the PGA Tour full-time would have been by earning his way back - or relying on several tournament invites.
Monahan said: "I did not have direct conversations with Anthony. Members of our team did, and they very clearly laid out what it would take for him to earn his way back to the PGA Tour.
"I'm glad that Anthony is healthy and well, and we wish him well. I would have liked to see him compete to make his way back to the Tour. But, obviously, he made a different decision."
"I am the right person to lead us forward"
Asked whether he had been asked to resign by either a player or independent director, Monahan failed to give a direct answer but insisted there were no cracks in Team PGA Tour.
He said: "You know, there's been a lot of good spirited debate amongst our board. I don't think that would be a surprise to anybody, you know, given the events of last summer. But we are a unified front.
"I can't generalize as it relates to players, but clearly given the responsibility I've been given by both boards, I have the support of our board, and I am the right person to lead us forward. I know that. I believe that in my heart, and I'm determined to do exactly that."
Monahan "never satisfied with anything"
The final question of a press conference which lasted almost an hour garnered the longest and most in-depth response from Monahan. It was in regard to the model of the PGA Tour overall, but also featured a sub-question on Signature Events - a subject which has caused plenty of debate among players both included and excluded from teeing it up.
Brian Harman walked up to Monahan in the parking lot at TPC Sawgrass and told the commissioner he thought the Signature Events were "awesome" while Lucas Glover said they are "selfish and a money grab" in a recent interview.
After stating that he was "never satisfied with anything," Monahan pointed out that the tour tries to take on board as many different opinions as possible before choosing to make a change and went on to highlight many of the positive actions the PGA Tour has taken to improve its product, in his opinion.
He said: "You think about where we are now with the move that we made to play here in March, PGA Championship in May, three FedExCup Playoff events, that's made it even more competitive out here.
"The fall itself where players are now playing for their cards and playing for positioning, that's made the fall even more competitive and consequential."
Monahan finished by talking about the DP World Tour alliance and creating a for-profit entity that he hopes will give fans the product they have been crying out for.
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