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Jay Monahan, the PGA Tour’s fourth commissioner, appears to be guiding the tour with an impeccable balance. Following his succession of Tim Finchem in January 2017, the decisions Monahan has made have significantly contributed to the growth and evolution of the tour. While Monahan is leading the PGA Tour the fan base continues to grow and the tournaments have also risen upwards with $200 million each year for more than 3,000 charities.

Aside from that, the commissioner is also capable of sensitive as well as harsh decisions needed for the tour. Nevertheless, as Monahan consistently makes prudent decisions, questions arise about a particular individual who is always by his side, particularly his wife. So, even when Jay keeps his personal life under wraps, Susan Monahan is often spotted by his side. That being said, let’s talk about the ever-supporting life partner of the fourth commissioner.

What is Susan Monahan’s life like?

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Susan Monahan hails originally from western Pennsylvania but later relocated to north Florida with her parents. She concluded her college tenure at Trinity College in Hartford, earning a Bachelor of Science degree. After graduation, she pursued further education and obtained her optometric doctorate from the New England College of Optometry in Boston.

Moreover, Susan completed an ocular disease residency in Kittery, Maine in 1999. Subsequently, she served as an assistant professor at the New England College of Optometry, specializing in geriatrics and low-vision instruction. Presently, she holds the position of a professional optometrist at Ponte Vedra Eye Associates, where she has been employed since November 2012.

For how many years have the couple been married?

The couple began their relationship before the 2000s, eventually becoming engaged and marrying during that decade. Despite being married for over 23 years, the couple continues to provide mutual support to each other. Following that, both are currently blessed with two daughters named, Sophie and Phoebe. Just as reserved as Monahan, he also maintains the privacy of their daughters’ lives.

Despite the commissioner being exceedingly private about his personal life, his wife Susan Monahan appears to be following a similar path as her husband. Nevertheless, although she tends to be reserved, Susan enjoys accompanying her husband to chosen events. As a result, the couple was spotted together at the 2022 World Golf Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, suggesting that Susan also accompanies her husband to certain professional events.

What other interests Susan has?

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In addition to supporting her husband, Susan dedicates her time to volunteer work. This primarily involves providing specialized eye care to homeless individuals in Boston. With the assistance of community outreach programs, she extends her services to provide eye care for uninsured and underserved populations in northeast Florida through various organizations.

Furthermore, the commissioner’s wife actively participates as a board member for both the Community Hospice and Palliative Care Foundation, as well as Vision is Priceless. Apart from her commitments, she enjoys hobbies such as practicing pilates and horseback riding. Additionally, she cherishes traveling with her husband and children to explore various destinations.

Even though Susan has a professional life, she never fails to help her husband make some of the important decisions for the PGA tour. While caring for her husband and family, Susan’s unwavering support has helped the fourth commissioner in many aspects.

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With that in mind, what are your thoughts on the decisions made by the commissioner? Do you believe they are influenced by his wife? Share your opinions in the comments below!

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