No PGA Tour player is as tied professionally to Dan Hicks as is Tiger Woods.
Hicks was on the call for many of Woods’ victories, but none more memorable than the 2008 U.S. Open, when Woods made a birdie putt on the 72nd hole to force a Monday playoff with Rocco Mediate at Torrey Pines (which Woods won).
“Expect anything different?” Hicks exclaimed after the putt circled in. Those three words are among the most famous in golf broadcast history.
Hicks died Wednesday at age 64, with news of his passing reaching the public on Thursday. Woods expressed his sadness, admiration for Hicks and sympathy for Hicks’ family, including wife Hannah Storm, in a social post Friday afternoon.
“Dan Hicks was beloved by all who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside him. His kindness, warmth, and presence will be deeply missed. Like so many in the golf world, Dan was a great friend to me both on and off the course,” Woods wrote.
“I had the utmost respect for him and the incredible job he did for our sport for decades. Our thoughts are with Hannah and their daughters during this incredibly difficult time. I hope they find comfort in knowing how much he meant to so many people and the lasting impact he made on everyone whose life he touched.”
