There’s a new voice for NBC’s protection of The Sentry in Maui this week.
4-time PGA Tour winner Kevin Kisner made his broadcasting debut on Friday through the second spherical of play, and it went unbelievable.
The plenty liked his commentary.
Kisner offered an ideal stability of nerdiness and humor whereas not over-talking both. He definitely made errors, however in sum, his debut was an awesome begin.
Accordingly, after his maiden broadcast, in true Kisner kind, he took to Twitter to troll those that thought he wouldn’t make it.
It appears Kisner loved his time on air, and Golf Channel did as properly. They even created a spotlight reel for him to indicate how good he was on air.
Kisner’s look was the speak of the city on “Golf Twitter.”
Whereas some didn’t benefit from the South Carolinian on the printed, these people had been within the minority.
Most followers liked Kisner on the printed. He was a pure, and it didn’t go unnoticed.
The reactions to his debut ought to increase his confidence as he heads into the remainder of the weekend.
Kis is predictably nice within the sales space.
Actually good golf nerd stuff and never simply doing an impression of an announcer. Not making an attempt too onerous to be humorous. Acquired good anecdotes about every participant.
Manner in.
— No Laying Up (@NoLayingUp) January 6, 2024
“This ain’t no passion” is one in all Kisner’s iconic quotes he made in his profession. Now, others are utilizing it to explain his broadcasting skills.
Might golf turn into a part-time gig for him now?
It doesn’t seem to be it, as the previous Georgia Bulldog nonetheless has that aggressive drive in him.
The Kevin Kisner broadcasting profession is formally underway. This may really be a passion for him now.
— Wes Sanderson (@Wes_Sanderson98) January 6, 2024
Since NBC and Paul Azinger parted methods, the printed firm has tried out a couple of completely different analysts. Kisner will not be giving up on golf but, however folks would love seeing him within the sales space full-time.
Kevin Kisner doing an excellent job as NBC golf analyst changing Paul Azinger. Nice humor, telling me issues I don’t know(which is so much) Friday night time golf from Maui is nice to look at…
— Brad Cesmat (@bradcesmat) January 6, 2024
@NBCGolf Please preserve Kevin Kisner on the printed! Actually cool to listen to a special voice,however laid again & hilarious ideas. Lastly! #KeepKis
— RWL8 (@RWL181) January 6, 2024
“Let’s get the social gathering began,” Kevin Kisner is his debut within the Golf Channel sales space
— Cameron Jourdan (@Cam_Jourdan) January 6, 2024
Kisner will proceed to look on the printed staff this weekend for NBC.
Will the 39-year-old be part of them sooner or later? The reply to that’s sure.
NBC has tabbed him to assist broadcast the Waste Administration Phoenix Open in February.
His laid-back angle and persona appear to be what folks like. Kisner’s dry humor and fast wit added one thing to the protection. Will it final? It’s unsure as a result of Kisner will not be retiring. But, his broadcasting debut proved to be an awesome addition to the primary PGA Tour occasion of 2024.
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