The PGA TOUR has announced that Maverick McNealy and Keith Mitchell have been elected as Co-Chairmen of the 2025 Player Advisory Council (PAC). The pair was chosen by TOUR players to represent their interests and provide input on policies and decisions that shape the future of professional golf.
McNealy and Mitchell will succeed Peter Malnati and Webb Simpson as Player Directors on the PGA TOUR Policy Board starting January 1, 2026.
McNealy Leads Vote, Will Serve Four-Year Term
McNealy, 29, is currently enjoying a strong season with four top-10 finishes and a career-best T3 at the Valero Texas Open. He earned his first PGA TOUR victory at The RSM Classic in 2024 and has broken into the top 10 of the Official World Golf Ranking for the first time.
As the top vote-getter, McNealy will serve a four-year term on the Policy Board.
Mitchell to Serve Three-Year Term
Mitchell, 33, brings experience and consistency to the role. A winner of the 2019 Cognizant Classic, he has qualified for the FedExCup Playoffs six times. With four top-25 finishes this season, he is currently ranked No. 78 in the FedExCup standings.
Mitchell will serve a three-year term on the Board.
Transition to Single PAC Chair in Future
The 2025 election also marks the final year that two PAC chairmen will be elected. Beginning in 2026, the council will shift to selecting only one PAC Chairman annually, streamlining representation while maintaining player input.
About the Player Advisory Council
The Player Advisory Council advises the PGA TOUR Commissioner and Policy Board on key issues affecting players. The 2025 PAC includes top names such as Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, Max Homa, and Rickie Fowler.
Each member serves on one of four subcommittees established in 2024:
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Business Affairs
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Competitions
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Pathways
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Tournaments, Fans & Sponsors
Notable PAC Subcommittee Chairs for 2025:
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Business Affairs: Patrick Cantlay
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Competitions: Tiger Woods and Adam Scott (Co-Chairs)
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Pathways: Peter Malnati and Webb Simpson (Co-Chairs)
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Tournaments, Fans & Sponsors: Camilo Villegas
PGA TOUR Policy Board Player Directors (2025):
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Patrick Cantlay
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Peter Malnati
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Adam Scott
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Webb Simpson
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Camilo Villegas
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Tiger Woods
The PGA TOUR’s continued emphasis on player involvement in governance reflects its evolving structure and growing global profile. With McNealy and Mitchell at the helm of the PAC, players have chosen two steady voices to represent their interests at the highest level.
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