Jonathan Brayshaw

Food, golf, travel - in no particular order. Trying to make sense of a world that's gone completely mad!

[PGA Tour @PGATour]

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.

[Panyaza Lesufi @Lesufi]

Those behind this, I politely and respectfully so, request that it be removed. Our focus should be on rebuilding the ANC and the renewal of our movement. I’ve stated on various platforms that I’m neither available for nor willing to take on this responsibility. Our priority is also on the unity of the alliance and progressive formations.

[Jonathan Brayshaw @jonbrayshaw]

@HabibiSouth 🤣

[Yore Fine Friends Whig & Tig 🇮🇱 @WhigJust]

Actually, we've tried that a few times.
They were offered a state of their own in 1948 and decided to try to kill us instead. We gave it a go in the 90s and they tried to kill us instead. We handed all of Gaza over to them unconditionally 20 years ago and what to do you know, they tried to kill us instead.
So, yup, we've given it a shot. They seem uninterested.

[Jonathan Brayshaw @jonbrayshaw]

@ManOfKent15 @PolitlcsUK 🤣

[Breanna Morello @BreannaMorello]

The country that stood around and watched 250,000 British girls get raped by Pakistani migrants draws the line at Russell Brand.

[Jonathan Brayshaw @jonbrayshaw]

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[The Kiffness @TheKiffness]

@ME_Beaumont You should know, Michael. Your ex-wife didn't call you 'Tiny' because of all the garage pies you ate.

[Jacques Maree @JacquesMaree73]

Just in case you were wondering where Herman Mashaba - a man of astonishingly consistent principles - stands on subjects like:
- Helen Zille
- Working with the ANC
- Dada Morero

Because these topics might come up again soon, so it's always good to know.

[Jonathan Brayshaw @jonbrayshaw]

If you voted ASA you're an absolute fool!

[Jonathan Brayshaw @jonbrayshaw]

@StevieWestAgain 'nonce'

[Anthony Bialy @AnthonyBialy]

100% of children want ice cream for dinner

[Benny Johnson @bennyjohnson]

When Dave Chappelle was attacked on stage, Charlie stood up for him.

After Charlie was murdered in an act of political violence himself, Chappelle is joking about it.

[Jacques Maree @JacquesMaree73]

If Mashaba, Beaumont & Trollip have proven one thing with their comms the past 48hrs it’s that they are entirely unsuitable for government. I’ve never before seen such a toxic mix of childish petulance, arrogance & bitterness in politicians.

Give them another 5 years to grow up.

[Alex @AlexToughTakes]

You're gay, Pete. Islam's law still says men like us should be put to death. Countries that follow it hang gay men. Calling this a win for our communities makes you a traitor to every gay man watching.

[Jonathan Brayshaw @jonbrayshaw]

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[Mr. Make It Happen @SupportThaNawf]

We have to say “Mississippi” after each number

[Brian Sauvé @Brian_Sauve]

I hope we can all agree:

Democracy is a government of the people, by the people, for the people.

But the people.

Are retarded.

[Ben Raho 🇪🇺 🚲 @BenAntRaho]

Things in Western Europe will improve when a few hard realities are understood:

1. Europe has no God-given right to be wealthy or stable. Things can & will decline and fall apart if not maintained and adapted to new realities. Things that worked in the 1970s may be counterproductive now.

2. Energy is the basis of the economy. Without it, nothing else matters. While efficiency will be important, any economy where energy is scarce will inevitably be one that struggles

3. Not all cultures are equal. Some create prosperity, some lead to misery, some are outright evil. If Europe doesn't accept this, the cultural basis of its previous success & prosperity will be destroyed forever

4. Have kids, or die out. In the long term, few things matter this much. You can't create a European future if there are no Europeans left for it, and as the experiences of the last few decades show, non-European immigration simply makes Europe culturally less European - and doesn't magically make these people culturally European.

5. The state can not - and should not - save every individual from him/herself from him/her bad choices or ineptitudes. The idea of a nanny state which can ensure that everyone always live comfortably with minimal effort & contributions 100% of time is not feasible. The socialist promises of 30 years of wealthy retirements for everyone and Europe being able to take on endless low skill immigration were lies.

6. If a society has no way for ambitious & creative people to get rich from working hard, everyone will get poorer because of it. The hard truth is that much of our economic future depends on businesses being built & transformed by ambitious & sometimes ruthless individuals. Not everyone is able or willing to do this, and without them, there is no one to employ others and no wealth & growth to tax. But if businesses & wealth are seen solely as an evil force to be taxed into oblivion, they will go elsewhere.

7. In some cases, the best way for society to deal with a criminal is to lock them up and throw away the key. A small percentage of humans are ticking time bombs - low IQs, high aggression potential, psychopathic traits, socialised into criminal structures or a culture of lawlessness. Society can't fix them. They go in and out of court rooms and across Europe states, NGOs & social workers waste billions of hours & Euros to try & fix the unfixable. Not least because of mass immigration from dysfunctional societies, our legal systems & high trust societies built on principles such as the benefit of the doubt & correction via socialisation are overwhelmed by the amount of aggressive young men with no interest to contribute to society.

All of this is fixable. But the first step is accepting reality.

[Jonathan Brayshaw @jonbrayshaw]

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[alyssa @alyssamariiee11]

If your boyfriend is voting blue tomorrow, you need to tell him it’s time for both of you to see other men.

[Jonathan Brayshaw @jonbrayshaw]

@RoryPetzer His wife is currently staying in Hermanus.

[ZUBY: @ZubyMusic]

I'm tired of non-stop doomerism and 'the world is about to end!' stuff in traditional media and social media.

My entire life, people have been saying the world is about to end. From 'global warming' to 'the millennium bug' to '2012' to 'climate emergency' to 'deadly global pandemic' to 'nuclear war' to every election being 'existential' to 'AI will kill us all!'

If you actually believe this, your #1 priority should be getting right with God.

If you don't believe this, your #1 priority should be getting right with God.

If the world is REALLY about to end, your social media posts won't prevent it or save anybody.