Dan Hicks, who spanned the sports world during his broadcast career, died Wednesday at age 64.
An iconic voice for golf, swimming, skiing and Notre Dame football, Hicks was remembered by his friends, family and colleagues on social media:
— Hannah Storm (@HannahStormESPN) November 12, 2026
Dan Hicks was an extraordinary colleague, friend and person. In his 34 years at NBC Sports, he was an exceptional storyteller and caller of games and events who elevated some of the biggest moments in sports history.
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) November 12, 2026
From Olympic swimming and skiing to Notre Dame football,… pic.twitter.com/BNUBq4Crl7
Dan Hicks, longtime lead golf play-by-play announcer for NBC Sports, has died following an acute illness. He was 64.
— PGA Tour (@PGATour) November 12, 2026
Across three decades, Hicks provided the soundtrack to some of golf’s most memorable moments. The Arizona native joined NBC in 1992 and assumed the network’s… pic.twitter.com/eQWJPT0SGF
Dan Hicks was as great and as good as it gets. A legend. He welcomed every colleague and elevated every broadcast. No one funnier. Fortunate to have broken bread with him and shared a tee time with him. I am thinking about Hannah and the girls and so many who love him. pic.twitter.com/aIJozQN7kK
— Damon Hack (@damonhackGC) November 12, 2026
The PGA of America mourns the sudden loss of Dan Hicks, the voice of NBC Sports’ Ryder Cup coverage since 2002. pic.twitter.com/mPq2r10IDn
— PGA of America (@PGA) November 12, 2026
Dan Hicks and Rowdy Gaines were far and away the best pairing on any Olympic sport in the United States.
— Ethan Budowsky (@ethanbudowsky) November 12, 2026
Their call of the United States' epic comeback in the 4x100 Free in Beijing will never be forgotten.
LA will not be the same without Dan Hicks. RIP. pic.twitter.com/JprxHdNDsp
We’re heartbroken by the loss of Dan Hicks. For more than two decades, Dan’s voice was the sound of many of golf’s biggest moments. When you tuned in and heard him, you knew you were watching something that mattered.
— LPGA (@LPGA) November 12, 2026
That’s what he gave the women’s game every time he called one… pic.twitter.com/B44XrG1uRY
Seen a lot of people posting the Tiger and Phelps/Lezak clips (rightfully so), but this Dan Hicks call of JJ Spaun’s 65-footer to win the U.S. Open is one of his best.
— Nick Stavas (@nickstavas) November 12, 2026
“How about ONE?!”
Rest easy, legend pic.twitter.com/3CTX3fVOGW
Dan Hicks was the soundtrack of our Saturdays and Sundays.
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) November 12, 2026
His sound was the signal for us that we should be sitting on our couch.
Our weekends will not be the same.
Gone too soon, my friend.
Blessed to have known you and watched you perform your excellence. https://t.co/KHjpWdnxYn
Few people played a larger role in telling the story of The Players than Dan Hicks. Through his voice, generations of fans experienced some of the championship's most unforgettable moments. Since 1993, there wasn't a Players Championship that Dan didn't cover. In many ways, Dan… https://t.co/7e8XXJeRwx
— The Players (@ThePlayers) November 12, 2026
Such a sudden and tragic loss in our NBC family, and more importantly, his own beautiful family 🤍 You truly did welcome me, and so many others, Dan. You will be so SO missed. https://t.co/jrDufRpeXc
— Cara Banks (@CaraBanksNBC) November 12, 2026