Dan Hicks, NBC Sports and Golf Announcer, Dies at 64

Dan Hicks, a legendary NBC Sports and golf announcer, has died at the age of 64 following an acute illness, his family said in a statement.

Cause of Death and Family Statement

Hicks’ wife, Hannah Storm, described his death as “sudden and unexpected.” In a statement posted on November 12, she said:

“Our family is heartbroken by the sudden and unexpected passing of Dan following an acute illness,” Storm noted. “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.”

Storm added that the couple’s three daughters are “heartbroken” and that they are grateful for the love and support surrounding their family.

Career at NBC Sports

Hicks began his career at CNN and had been at NBC since 1992. He worked at NBC Sports for 34 years, serving as a tower announcer for the network’s golf coverage before being promoted to the lead play-by-play role in 2000. He was the signature voice of NBC’s golf coverage for the last 26 years.

He called a variety of high-profile events, including the Olympics, PGA Tour, and Notre Dame football. Among his most famous on-air moments were Tiger Woods’ dramatic putt to force a playoff at the 2008 U.S. Open and the U.S. swim team’s stunning comeback at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. His partners in the booth included Johnny Miller and Rowdy Gaines.

NBC Sports’ Rick Cordella, Sam Flood, and Molly Solomon described Hicks as “an extraordinary colleague, friend and person.” Versant CEO Mark Lazarus also released a statement saying he was “heartbroken by the sudden loss of our friend Dan Hicks.”

Tributes

ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro offered “deepest condolences” to Storm and Hicks’ family, calling Hicks “a respected voice in sports broadcasting.” Storm and Hicks were married on January 8, 1994, and had been married for 32 years.

Why it matters

Hicks was a prominent figure in sports broadcasting for more than three decades, known for his work across golf, football, and Olympic coverage. His death prompts tributes from colleagues at NBC Sports, ESPN, and Versant.

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Sources

• heavy.com: Dan Hicks' Cause of Death: Wife Hannah Storm Reveals How Announcer Died
• golfchannel.com: Dan Hicks, legendary NBC Sports and golf announcer, dies at age 64 - Golf Channel

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