NBC Golf Announcer Dan Hicks Dies Aged 64
Dan Hicks, a legendary sports broadcaster and one of the most recognizable voices in golf, has passed away at the age of 64.
Serving as the NBC Golf play-by-play announcer since 2000, he covered numerous iconic sporting moments, including Tiger Woods’ notable 2008 US Open victory and JJ Spun’s 64-foot monster putt at Oakmont in 2025.
Hannah Storm, Hicks’ spouse and a fellow announcer, announced his death via a statement on Thursday.
Storm revealed that Hicks had been enduring an “acute illness”, yet his death was “sudden” and unforeseen. He leaves behind his wife and three children.
She said: “Our family is heartbroken by the sudden and unexpected passing of Dan following an acute illness.
“He was a devoted husband of over 30 years, loving father to our three daughters, and cherished friend to so many. His loss is immeasurable.
“Dan was truly one of a kind and, quite simply, the person everyone wanted to be around.
“When he walked into a room, he brought the energy, the laughter and the people together.
“He was endlessly kind, thoughtful and funny, and he made everyone feel like they mattered.
“Our three daughters and I are heartbroken. We are grateful for the love and support surrounding our family during this incredibly difficult time. These are simply no words to express how much he will be missed.”
Hicks launched his professional journey at CNN in 1989 before joining NBC in 1992. He initially served as a tower golf announcer there before securing his major role around the turn of the millennium.
Over the subsequent 26 years, Hicks became the primary voice for NBC during major events including the US Open, The Open Championship, the Ryder Cup, the Presidents Cup, and the Players Championship.
Beyond golf, Hicks provided commentary for swimming and skiing events at the Olympics, along with several Notre Dame football matches.
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A statement from NBC Sports’ Rick Cordella, Sam Flood and Molly Solomon read: “Dan Hicks was an extraordinary colleague, friend and person. In his 34 years at NBC Sports, he was an exceptional storyteller and caller of games and events who elevated some of the biggest moments in sports history.
“From Olympic swimming and skiing to Notre Dame Football, numerous other high-profile events and especially as the signature voice of our golf coverage for the last 26 years, Dan’s blend of knowledge style, enthusiasm and humor informed and entertained fans for decades.
“But far beyond his on-air excellence, Dan was a better person who welcomed teammates with a smile, a joke, or a word of encouragement, sometimes all three in the same sentence.
“Our heartfelt condolences and love to his wife Hannah and his daughters Hannah, Ellery and Riley.”
Concurrently, various other figures and organizations within the golf community offered tributes to one of the sport’s most distinguished voices.
The PGA Tour said: “We are devastated by the sudden loss of Dan Hicks. For more than 25 years leading NBC golf coverage, Dan’s voice filled our living rooms with his steady narration of countless golf broadcasts, calling some of the game’s biggest moments.
“The sound of his voice is woven into our memories of the game, and the warmth he brought to the broadcast was matched only by the kindness he showed those around him.
“Our hearts are with Dan’s family, his wife Hannah, and friends, and with our family at NBC Sports.
“On behalf of everyone at the PGA Tour, we share their sorrow as we mourn someone who meant so much to this game.”
Meanwhile, Golf Channel’s Rich Lerner said on a broadcast: “In this job, you hear the news, whatever it is, and you’re supposed to write. But in this case, for a long time, nothing hit the page.
“I couldn’t formulate the words, would not commit to the phrase, the permanence of it all: Dan Hicks is gone. It simply does not make sense. Dan was 64 going on 44.”
Colt Knost posted his tribute on X, which read: “So sad to hear about the passing of Dan Hicks.
“I grew up listening to him and always loved his passion for sports. Was lucky enough to spend some time around him the last several years and you will not find a nicer man! He will be missed.”
