Dan Hicks, legendary NBC Sports and golf announcer, dies at age 64
Golf Channel • • sports
Key Points:
- Legendary NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks died suddenly at age 64 following an acute illness, according to a family statement from his wife, Hannah Storm.
- Hicks was a respected sportscaster known for his work on the Olympics, PGA Tour, and Notre Dame football, having been with NBC since 1992 and serving as lead golf play-by-play announcer since 2000.
- He called iconic sports moments such as Tiger Woods’ 2008 U.S. Open putt and the U.S. swim team’s comeback at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
- Colleagues and executives praised Hicks for his storytelling, enthusiasm, humor, and kindness, highlighting his impact both on-air and personally.
- Hicks is survived by his wife of over 30 years and their three daughters, with family and friends mourning his sudden loss.
