Fore Play Dan Hicks Reveals What It’s REALLY Like In The Booth With Kiz
Apr 2, 2026
Kevin Kisner, a PGA Tour pro and on-air analyst, shares course insight and behind-the-ropes anecdotes. Dan Hicks, veteran NBC sportscaster, recalls iconic championship calls and life in the booth. They trade stories about broadcasting evolution, production tricks like drones and tracers, voice care, and why Kisner fits on TV. Lively, insider-packed conversation with lots of behind-the-scenes color.
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Why NBC Chose Kevin Kisner For The Lead Booth
- NBC prioritized chemistry when hiring Kevin Kisner for the lead booth role beside Dan Hicks.
- Dan Hicks said producers tested candidates and felt Kisner was the right fit after rehearsals and on-air tryouts because he brought golf credibility and meshed with the team.
Why Winged Foot Became Dan Hicks' Club
- Dan Hicks described joining Winged Foot after covering the 2006 U.S. Open and bonding with members.
- He praised the club's membership as down-to-earth and highlighted the East course as equal to the Open West course.
Test Chemistry Before Hiring Broadcast Analysts
- When adding a new analyst, test chemistry with rehearsals and short on-air trials before committing.
- Hicks explained NBC interviewed many candidates, rehearsed them live, and chose those who meshed with producers and the lead commentator.