NBC Golf Announcer Dan Hicks Dies Suddenly at 64
Hicks spent three decades as the network's lead play-by-play voice for golf and called the 2008 U.S. Open.
By Charles Reed ·
Dan Hicks, the longtime voice for NBC Sports golf coverage, died suddenly on Wednesday, November 11. He was 64. His wife, Hannah Storm, confirmed the news after Hicks passed away due to an acute illness.
Hicks served as the lead golf play-by-play announcer for NBC for 26 years. He joined the network in 1992 and took over the lead role in 2000. During his 34-year tenure, he called major events including the U.S. Open, the Ryder Cup, and Olympic swimming competitions. He also provided commentary for Notre Dame football and Olympic skiing.
NBC Sports executives Rick Cordella, Sam Flood, and Molly Solomon described Hicks as an exceptional storyteller. They stated that his work elevated some of the biggest moments in sports history. The executives specifically cited his coverage of Olympic swimming, skiing, and college football alongside his 26 years as the network's primary golf voice.
Hicks is remembered for calling Tiger Woods' dramatic putt at the 2008 U.S. Open. That same year, he called the American men's swimming team's comeback victory at the Beijing Olympics. He worked with analyst Johnny Miller for nearly two decades.
A native of Tucson, Arizona, Hicks graduated from the University of Arizona with a journalism degree. He started his career in local radio and television before joining CNN in 1989. He met Storm while working at the cable news network.
Hicks is survived by Storm and their three daughters: Hannah, Ellery, and Riley.
