PGA of America president Don Rea Jr is out after Ryder Cup controversies
Don Rea Jr has been removed from his position as president of the PGA of America following controversies surrounding his response to crowd behavior during the Ryder Cup. His comments downplaying the verbal abuse directed at players, particularly Rory McIlroy, drew significant criticism. The PGA of America board suspended Rea, and Nathan Charnes has been appointed as the acting president.
- ▪Don Rea Jr served as president of the PGA of America since 2024.
- ▪He faced backlash for his comments regarding crowd behavior during the Ryder Cup.
- ▪Rea's dismissal follows a suspension by the PGA of America's board of directors.
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Don Rea Jr had served as president of the PGA of America since 2024. Photograph: Matt York/APView image in fullscreenDon Rea Jr had served as president of the PGA of America since 2024. Photograph: Matt York/APGolfPGA of America president Don Rea Jr is out after Ryder Cup controversiesResponse to New York crowd behavior was criticizedRea: abuse was no worse than at ‘youth soccer game’Reuters and Guardian sportTue 26 May 2026 11.38 EDTLast modified on Tue 26 May 2026 11.42 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDon Rea Jr, who was cricitized for his response to verbal abuse directed at European players during last year’s Ryder Cup, is out as president of the PGA of America, effective immediately.Tuesday’s news came on the heels of the PGA of America’s board of directors suspending Rea for…
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