Curt Byrum, Paul McGinley, and 2006 U.S. Open champion Geoff Ogilvy have been related to the lead analyst job for NBC Sports activities’ golf telecasts.
However in a stunning twist, none of those three achieved gamers will fill the void left by Paul Azinger.
As a substitute, PGA Tour fan-favorite Kevin Kisner would be the lead analyst on NBC’s broadcasts of The Sentry and the Waste Administration Phoneix Open.
“I’m excited to have this chance with NBC Sports activities to observe the sport of golf from the opposite facet and touch upon what I’m seeing on the course,” Kisner stated.
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“I’ve at all times revered how Tommy Roy and NBC Sports activities’ golf manufacturing group presents golf on tv. I stay up for being part of the printed group at The Sentry and the WM Phoenix Open and offering my insights to the viewers at residence.”
A local of Aiken, South Carolina, Kisner has lengthy been a fan-favorite on tour, primarily due to his humorous humorousness and Southern appeal.
The 39-year-old Kisner has 4 profession victories on the PGA Tour, together with his most up-to-date win coming on the 2021 Wyndham Championship. He additionally represented america on the 2017 and 2022 Presidents Cup. His greatest end at a significant championship got here at Carnoustie in 2018, when he completed in a tie for second—two strokes behind Francesco Molinari.
“I’ve at all times discovered Kevin to be very forthright, sincere, and fearless when sharing his ideas and opinions concerning the recreation, whether or not it’s in a dialog on the driving vary or throughout his pre- and post-round press conferences,” Tommy Roy, the lead producer for NBC Sports activities’ golf protection, stated.
“We expect his type will translate properly to the viewers at residence and we’re excited to have him be a part of the NBC Sports activities broadcast group at The Sentry and the WM Phoenix Open.”
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