Kevin Kisner sorry after he 'pissed some people off' with evisceration of CBS' Masters coverage
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Kevin Kisner, NBC's lead golf announcer, apologized for his harsh criticism of CBS' Masters broadcast, acknowledging he crossed the line in his comments about production issues during the final round at Augusta.
- Kisner's main complaint was the significant delay—up to 10 minutes—between live action and what CBS showed on air, calling their coverage a "fantasy world" and frustrating fans who want real-time viewing.
- He revealed a text exchange with CBS analyst Colt Knost questioning the network's broadcast approach, which sparked backlash within the golf broadcasting community.
- Kisner expressed regret for his public rant during a podcast, explaining the difficulty of balancing roles as an analyst, podcast host, and player, and emphasized he did not intend to harm CBS or its staff.
- The initial comments gained attention while Kisner was out of cell service on a turkey hunt, leaving him surprised by the reaction once he returned to his phone.
