NBC’s Lead Golf Analyst Apologizes to CBS for Bashing Their Masters Broadcast: ‘I Went Too Far’
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- NBC’s lead golf analyst Kevin Kisner harshly criticized CBS’s final round Masters broadcast for relying heavily on tape-delayed shots, calling the coverage a “fantasy world” and “bulls---.”
- Kisner expressed frustration that CBS showed shots that had occurred up to 10 minutes earlier, questioning how announcers could comment as if events were live.
- Shortly after his comments, Kisner apologized on Barstool Sports’ "Fore Play" podcast, acknowledging he went too far and recognizing the challenges of producing live sports broadcasts.
- Kisner’s initial blunt critique was surprising given his role at NBC, and fans noted that NBC’s golf coverage also faces criticism, highlighting a “throwing stones in glass houses” scenario.
- Moving forward, Kisner may adopt a more measured approach in public commentary, balancing his roles as a lead analyst and podcast host.
