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McCarron, G. (2026, November 13). Tiger Woods says goodbye to Dan Hicks after broadcasting legend called iconic career moments. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/13/sports/tiger-woods-says-goodbye-to-dan-hicks-after-broadcasting-legend-called-iconic-career-moments/

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New York Post · collected 2026-11-13 · by Grace McCarron

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Tiger Woods and the PGA Tour issued tributes following the death of NBC Sports play-by-play announcer Dan Hicks at age 64 due to an acute illness. Hicks spent 26 years leading PGA Tour coverage on NBC, also covering 16 Olympic Games and providing play-by-play for Notre Dame football. The reporting focuses on Hicks's long-standing legacy in the golf world, specifically highlighting his narration of Woods's 2008 U.S. Open victory and his nearly 20-year professional partnership with Johnny Miller.
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New York PostThis outlet13 Nov

Tiger Woods and the PGA Tour issued tributes following the death of NBC Sports play-by-play announcer Dan Hicks at age 64 due to an acute illness. Hicks spent 26 years leading PGA Tour coverage on NBC, also covering 16 Olympic Games and providing play-by-play for Notre Dame football. The reporting focuses on Hicks's long-standing legacy in the golf world, specifically highlighting his narration of Woods's 2008 U.S…

Tiger Woods says goodbye to Dan Hicks after broadcasting legend called iconic career moments (this article)4 articles from New York Post on this story
Fox News12 Nov

Legendary sports broadcaster Dan Hicks has died at the age of 64 following an acute illness, as announced by his wife, ESPN anchor Hannah Storm. Hicks served as a lead announcer for NBC's golf coverage since 2000 and provided stroke-by-stroke commentary for Olympic swimming beginning with the 1996 Games. The report highlights his extensive career spanning from CNN in 1989 to NBC Sports in 1992, focusing on his…

Sports world reacts to the sudden passing of legendary broadcaster Dan Hicks at the age of 64 →
Just the News12 Nov

Dan Hicks, a renowned sports and golf announcer for NBC Sports, died suddenly at the age of 64 after an acute illness, according to a statement from his wife, Hannah Storm. Hicks had been with NBC Sports since 1992 and became the lead golf voice in 2000. He also provided commentary for 15 Olympic Games, setting a record with eight in swimming and covering the last four in Alpine skiing.

Legendary sports and golf announcer Dan Hicks is dead at 64 →
Daily Caller12 Nov

NBC Sports sportscaster Dan Hicks died at the age of 64 following a sudden and unexpected acute illness, as announced by his wife, Hannah Storm, on November 12, 2026. Hicks had a broadcasting career spanning over three decades, including 34 years at NBC Sports where he served as the signature voice for PGA Tour golf for 26 years and called 16 Olympic Games. The report highlights his extensive portfolio of work…

NBC Sportscaster Dan Hicks Dead At 64 Following ‘Acute’ Illness’ →
Toronto Sun12 Nov

Legendary NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks passed away suddenly on Wednesday at the age of 64, according to a statement from his family. Hicks, who joined NBC in 1992 and worked there for 34 years, was known for his coverage of events such as the Olympics, PGA Tour, and Notre Dame football. His colleagues and network executives have expressed deep sorrow and admiration, highlighting Hicks’s exceptional storytelling…

Tributes pour in after sudden death of legendary NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks →
CBS News12 Nov

Dan Hicks, a long-time NBC Sports announcer known for his work in golf, Olympic swimming, and Notre Dame football, died at age 64 on Wednesday in Connecticut. His family and NBC confirmed his death from an acute illness. Hicks joined NBC in 1992 and was renowned for his coverage of 27 tournament wins by Tiger Woods and eight Olympic swimming events, including Michael Phelps' record-breaking performance in 2008…

Iconic NBC Sports announcer Dan Hicks dies at 64 →
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The Daily Wire12 Nov

Swimmer Michael Phelps expressed his grief over the death of NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks, who died at age 64. Phelps, 41, described Hicks as an iconic figure and a close friend, noting that Hicks had guided him from a nervous interviewee to a polished commentator. Hicks, known for his calls of Phelps's Olympic races, including the legendary 2008 relay win, was a fixture at 16 Olympics and over two decades of…

Emotional Michael Phelps Remembers Late Friend Dan Hicks: ‘He’s Always Helping Me’ →
ABC News (US)12 Nov

Dan Hicks, a sportscaster known for his work with NBC Sports, died at age 64 after a brief illness. His wife, ESPN anchor Hannah Storm, announced the news on Thursday, expressing her family's deep sorrow over the unexpected loss. Hicks, who was married to Storm for over 30 years, was recognized for his contributions to calling Notre Dame football, golf, and the Olympics.

Dan Hicks, sportscaster and husband of ESPN's Hannah Storm, dies at 64 →
NBC News13 Nov

Legendary NBC Sportscaster Dan Hicks has died at the age of 64 following an acute illness. Hicks joined NBC in 1992 and provided commentary for major sports broadcasts including golf, football, and the Olympics. This report by Tom Llamas serves as a retrospective look at the broadcaster's life and legacy.

Legendary NBC Sportscaster Dan Hicks dies at 64 →

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“Our family is heartbroken by the sudden and unexpected passing of Dan following an acute illness,” Hicks’ wife Hannah Storm said in a statement posted on social media.

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Sports world reacts to the sudden passing of legendary broadcaster Dan Hicks at the age of 64 Fox News · stated as fact

Legendary sports and golf announcer Dan Hicks is dead at 64 Just the News · stated as fact

NBC Sportscaster Dan Hicks Dead At 64 Following ‘Acute’ Illness’ Daily Caller · stated as fact

Tributes pour in after sudden death of legendary NBC Sports broadcaster Dan Hicks Toronto Sun · stated as fact

Iconic NBC Sports announcer Dan Hicks dies at 64 CBS News · stated as fact

Emotional Michael Phelps Remembers Late Friend Dan Hicks: ‘He’s Always Helping Me’ The Daily Wire · stated as fact

Craig Melvin chokes up live on ‘Today’ over death of legendary NBC colleague New York Post · stated as fact

Dan Hicks, sportscaster and husband of ESPN's Hannah Storm, dies at 64 ABC News · stated as fact

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Al Michaels choked up remembering Dan Hicks on ‘TNF’ following sudden death Different event
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“While both articles mention Dan Hicks's death and tributes to him, they describe different specific events: one is Al Michaels's tribute during a 'Thursday Night Football' broadcast, the other is Tiger Woods's tribute via Twitter.”
Craig Melvin chokes up live on ‘Today’ over death of legendary NBC colleague Different event
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“Article A describes Craig Melvin's emotional tribute to Dan Hicks on 'Today', while Article B reports on Tiger Woods' tribute to Dan Hicks via a tweet.”
NBC Sportscaster Dan Hicks Dead At 64 Following ‘Acute’ Illness’ Different event
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“While both articles report on Dan Hicks' death, they describe different aspects of the event: Article A focuses on Tiger Woods' tribute to Dan Hicks, while Article B reports on the announcement of Dan Hicks' death by his wife.”

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“His kindness, warmth, and presence will be deeply missed.
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Dan PERSON · 3× Dan Hicks PERSON · 3× NBC Sports ORG · 3× the PGA Tour ORG · 3× Hannah PERSON · 2× Hicks PERSON · 2× Woods PERSON · 2× Johnny Miller PERSON · 1× Notre Dame ORG · 1× Tiger Woods PERSON · 1×

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For more than 25 years leading NBC golf coverage, Dan’s voice filled our living rooms with his steady narration of countless golf broadcasts, calling some of the game’s biggest moments,” the PGA Tour wrote in a statement.
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“His kindness, warmth, and presence will be deeply missed.
2026-11-13 · New York Post
Tiger Woods says goodbye to Dan Hicks after broadcasting legend called iconic career moments · assertive framing

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Like many in the sports world, legendary golfer Tiger Woods is paying tribute to Dan Hicks, the longtime NBC Sports play-by-play announcer who died this week at age 64 after an acute illness. asserted
who → pay → illness
“Dan Hicks was beloved by all who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside him,” Woods tweeted. asserted
Woods → belove → him
“His kindness, warmth, and presence will be deeply missed. asserted
kindness → miss → ?
I had the utmost respect for him and the incredible job he did for our sport for decades. asserted
he → have → decades
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. asserted
he → hope → life
Hicks led coverage of the PGA Tour on NBC Sports for 26 years, also serving as the play-by-play man for Notre Dame football games and covering 16 Olympic Games. asserted
Hicks → lead → Games
He worked alongside two-time major champion Johnny Miller on golf broadcasts for nearly 20 years. asserted
He → work → years
One of Hicks’s most memorable assignments on the course was Woods’ victory at the 2008 U.S. Open following a 19-hole playoff with Rocco Mediate. asserted
One → follow → Mediate
“We are devastated by the sudden loss of Dan Hicks. asserted
We → devastate → Hicks
For more than 25 years leading NBC golf coverage, Dan’s voice filled our living rooms with his steady narration of countless golf broadcasts, calling some of the game’s biggest moments,” the PGA Tour wrote in a statement. asserted
Tour → lead → statement
“The sound of his voice is woven into our memories of the game, and the warmth he brought to the broadcast was matched only by the kindness he showed those around him. asserted
he → weave → him
On behalf of everyone at the PGA Tour, we share their sorrow as we mourn someone who meant so much to the game.” asserted
who → share → game
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