Monahan’s health setback should give us all pause

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan's medical situation comes on the heels of a PGA Tour/PIF agreement and as the U.S. Open commences at Los Angeles Country Club. David Cannon, Getty Images LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA | With the suddenness of a phone call in the middle of the night, the news Tuesday evening that PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan is dealing with a medical situation serious enough to have two of his lieutenants temporarily take over his duties brought a decidedly human twist to a story that seems to have further fractured an already divided sport. Although it didn’t stop the social-media stools from seizing the moment for all the wrong reasons after the news broke, Monahan’s undisclosed health issue feels like a signal that everyone should pause and take a deep breath. Just breathe. Regardless of whether you believe Monahan sold out himself and the PGA Tour by agreeing to join forces with the Saudi Arabian money or you believe he did what he thinks is in the best interest of the PGA Tour, the anger, outrage and emotional unce...