Dan Hicks, longtime lead golf play-by-play announcer for NBC Sports, has died following an acute illness. He was 64.
Across three decades, Hicks provided the soundtrack to some of golf’s most memorable moments. The Arizona native joined NBC in 1992 and assumed the network’s lead play-by-play role in 2000, his broadcast style defined by a steady delivery, unmistakable enthusiasm, and ability to capture the significance of a moment.
Hicks anchored weekend coverage of The Players Championship for nearly three decades and was behind the microphone for the evolution of the FedExCup, in addition to several major championships, bringing his composed approach to golf’s biggest stages.
For nearly two decades, Hicks worked alongside renowned analyst Johnny Miller in one of golf television’s defining broadcast partnerships. Hicks provided a measured presence, guiding viewers through the tension and unpredictability of a final round.
After graduating from the University of Arizona, Hicks began his broadcasting career in local radio and television before joining CNN in 1989. He moved to NBC Sports three years later, with assignments including Olympic swimming, alpine skiing and Notre Dame football. Golf, one of his favorite recreational pastimes, became an enduring beat. His voice will always be synonymous with the game.
Hicks is survived by his wife, sports broadcaster Hannah Storm, and their three daughters.
Rest in Peace, Dan Hicks.
🔴⭐️📺 #LIVE — Internet Invitational star Chaz Bowker joins the show for an incredible interview! Plus, will Bryson & Rahm be on the PGA Tour in 2027? Join us! https://t.co/0JghBvaIHX
🚨🤷🏼♂️👀 JUST IN — Rory McIlroy has taken another jab at former LIV Golf star Bryson DeChambeau while commenting on where he might play in 2027. Only 6 days remain for DeChambeau to accept DPWT membership for 2027.
McIlroy enters this week’s DP World Tour championship in Dubai ranked 2nd in the standings and a win this week would secure him a 5th straight Race to Dubai title and 8th overall, which would tie the all time record held by Colin Montgomerie.
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“Yeah, look, I think a name like Bryson DeChambeau and everything he brings with him, good and bad, he brings eyeballs, which is a good thing for tournaments….”
“And honestly, look, I'm certainly not in his shoes, and nor would I ever want to be but it doesn't seem like he's got many options. You know, if he wants to play competitive golf, it doesn't seem like he's got many options…”
Where do you hope Bryson will play in 2027? DPWT, PGA Tour, or become a full-time YouTube golfer?
🚨🔫⛳️#SHOTS FIRED – Ahead of this week’s Abu Dhabi Championship, Rory McIlroy has taken yet another swing at the LIV Golf League, echoing recent comments made by DPWT CEO Guy Kinnings. McIlroy enters the week 3rd in the Race to Dubai Rankings and is seeking his first win in Abu Dhabi.
“They took players, they took sponsors. They turned professional golf into an arms race. They were going around Augusta saying they wanted to destroy The European Tour.…”
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“…It's ironic that a week later, now they are talking about completing and not competing and all that. That's different from what they were saying at the start of the year. I think everything that's transpired… a lot of the guys wanted to come back and play the DP World Tour.”
“Again, this was always going to be the case. It was always going to be good for a few years until something like this happened, or they realised they weren't going to get any return on investment, or they were going to leave the golf space and go invest in something else and invest in something that would actually make them money...”
“I think for long-term sustainability for men's professional golf, I think we are in a much better spot.”
Do you agree with Rory?
🚨🔫⛳️#SHOTS FIRED – Ahead of this week’s Abu Dhabi Championship, Rory McIlroy has taken yet another swing at the LIV Golf League, echoing recent comments made by DPWT CEO Guy Kinnings. McIlroy enters the week 3rd in the Race to Dubai Rankings and is seeking his first win in Abu Dhabi.
“They took players, they took sponsors. They turned professional golf into an arms race. They were going around Augusta saying they wanted to destroy The European Tour.…”
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“…It's ironic that a week later, now they are talking about completing and not competing and all that. That's different from what they were saying at the start of the year. I think everything that's transpired… a lot of the guys wanted to come back and play the DP World Tour.”
“Again, this was always going to be the case. It was always going to be good for a few years until something like this happened, or they realised they weren't going to get any return on investment, or they were going to leave the golf space and go invest in something else and invest in something that would actually make them money...”
“I think for long-term sustainability for men's professional golf, I think we are in a much better spot.”
Do you agree with Rory?
🚨🇲🇽⛳️ JUST IN — Wyndham Clark says he will have his brother Brendan on the bag this week at the Mexico Open and wants to play well so he can help him pay for his upcoming wedding & honeymoon.
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Wyndham says his regular caddie is in Italy attending a different wedding this week. “My brother jumped on it and he said, I'm caddying for you, otherwise you're not coming to the wedding. Of course I wanted my brother, too. It's kind of fun for us... this will be a fun, special week.”
“I would love for my brother with his wedding coming up.. a great week so I can give him a nice check to help pay for the wedding and honeymoon.”
Clark has now ascended to #5 in the world after winning 3 times, including a major W in 2026.
Are you rooting for Wyndham this week?
🚨❌⛳️ #MAJOR BREAKING — 8-time DP World Tour winner Tyrrell Hatton has announced on IG that he is leaving LIV Golf. The high profile departure comes amidst a slew of other exits on Friday.
According to Polymarket, there is now a 41% chance that the league shuts down in 2026.
Hatton joins the following golfers who have publicly confirmed departures from the league as LIV 2.0 faces a Sunday commitment deadline.
Jon Rahm
Louis Oosthuizen
David Puig
Adrian Meronk
Charles Howell III
Thomas Pieters
Abraham Ancer
Ian Poulter
Lucas Herbert
Branden Grace
Do you think LIV will survive?
🚨📈🇪🇸 #UPDATE — 4-time DP World Tour winner Eugenio Chacarra currently leads the Race to Dubai Rankings and will comfortably lock up his PGA Tour card for the 2027 season. He is now on the verge of achieving a life long goal: “I’ve dreamed about playing on the PGA TOUR since I was a little kid watching golf in Spain…”
After winning in India, Chacarra is now a favorite to win this week on the DPWT at The Genesis Championship in Korea.
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The former #2 top ranked amateur left LIV Golf following the 2024 season, citing his desire to win on the PGA TOUR, and critiqued the league for being only about money.
Do you think he makes the Ryder Cup team?
🚨📈🇪🇸 #UPDATE — 4-time DP World Tour winner Eugenio Chacarra currently leads the Race to Dubai Rankings and will comfortably lock up his PGA Tour card for the 2027 season. He is now on the verge of achieving a life long goal: “I’ve dreamed about playing on the PGA TOUR since I was a little kid watching golf in Spain…”
After winning in India, Chacarra is now a favorite to win this week on the DPWT at The Genesis Championship in Korea.
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The former #2 top ranked amateur left LIV Golf following the 2024 season, citing his desire to win on the PGA TOUR, and critiqued the league for being only about money.
Do you think he makes the Ryder Cup team?
🚨📈⛳️ #UPDATE — There is currently a 47% chance that the LIV Golf League shuts down and ceases operations in 2026, according to Polymarket. LIV lawyers said a decision will be made by the end of the month on whether the league moves forward.
And this week, we continued to learn more about which players are in or out of a potential LIV 2.0.
❌ OUT: Jon Rahm, David Puig, Abraham Ancer, Charles Howell III, Adrian Meronk, Thomas Pieters
✅ IN: Richard Bland, Cameron Tringale, Ben Campbell
Do you think LIV Golf 2.0 will happen?
🚨📈⛳️ #UPDATE — There is currently a 47% chance that the LIV Golf League shuts down and ceases operations in 2026, according to Polymarket. LIV lawyers said a decision will be made by the end of the month on whether the league moves forward.
And this week, we continued to learn more about which players are in or out of a potential LIV 2.0.
❌ OUT: Jon Rahm, David Puig, Abraham Ancer, Charles Howell III, Adrian Meronk, Thomas Pieters
✅ IN: Richard Bland, Cameron Tringale, Ben Campbell
Do you think LIV Golf 2.0 will happen?
🚨🗣️🇪🇺 #UPDATE — Speaking ahead of this week’s DP World India Championship, 21-time European Tour winner Rory McIlroy said he agrees w/ the move to ban LIV 2.0 golfers from membership in Europe while also saying he would vote to welcome them back to the PGA Tour for business purposes.
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“I think the DP World Tour have made a good decision… it's now got to the point where guys are going to have to make a decision and what's important to them and what they really want to do.”
“…The DPWT are well within their rights to change the rules and regulations. This is the way to protect their business and to make the tour as strong as possible.”
At the Bloomberg conference yesterday, McIlroy added that he supports the return of departing LIV golfers to the PGA Tour, saying he would vote for it: “I think a rising tide lifts all boats. And I think having some of these players back is beneficial for the business of the tours, absolutely.”
Do you agree with Rory on this?
🚨🗣️🇪🇺 #UPDATE — Speaking ahead of this week’s DP World India Championship, 21-time European Tour winner Rory McIlroy said he agrees w/ the move to ban LIV 2.0 golfers from membership in Europe while also saying he would vote to welcome them back to the PGA Tour for business purposes.
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“I think the DP World Tour have made a good decision… it's now got to the point where guys are going to have to make a decision and what's important to them and what they really want to do.”
“…The DPWT are well within their rights to change the rules and regulations. This is the way to protect their business and to make the tour as strong as possible.”
At the Bloomberg conference yesterday, McIlroy added that he supports the return of departing LIV golfers to the PGA Tour, saying he would vote for it: “I think a rising tide lifts all boats. And I think having some of these players back is beneficial for the business of the tours, absolutely.”
Do you agree with Rory on this?