Kevin Kisner struggled with his game last season, so he didn’t qualify for the first signature event of the year, The Sentry. However, Kisner did make the trip to Kapalua’s Plantation Course in Maui. Why?
To make his broadcasting debut with NBC.
Kisner has long been a fan favorite, known for his great sense of humor, incredible interview moments and lack of pretentious attitude that can be found with some on Tour.
His first appearance in the booth came during the second round Friday, and he’ll be back on the call Saturday and Sunday. NBC’s coverage over the weekend runs from 4-6 p.m. ET before Golf Channel/Peacock takes over until 8 p.m.
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I think they’re going to let me come back tomorrow so all that had the over on making it past day 1 go to the window to collect!
— Kevin Kisner (@K_Kisner) January 6, 2024
Here’s what fans had to say on social media about listening to Kisner call the action in Hawaii.
Crushed it
And he crushed. No surprise at all. https://t.co/WhbOOgT7nN
— Dan Rapaport (@Daniel_Rapaport) January 6, 2024
All the way in
Kis is predictably great in the booth.
Really good golf nerd stuff and not just doing an impression of an announcer. Not trying too hard to be funny. Got good anecdotes about each player.
Way in.
— No Laying Up (@NoLayingUp) January 6, 2024
Inside knowledge
Kisner describing why the lack of options for chipping at Kapalua is the exact reason I can watch golf as a fan for hours.
He’s crushing it.
— Chantel McCabe (@chantel_mccabe) January 6, 2024
Natural
@K_Kisner is a natural in the booth. Love it.
— Golf & Grooves (@GolfAndGroove) January 6, 2024
Awesome from Kiz
Watching Kevin Kisner on the call at the Sentry! This is awesome!@K_Kisner
— Capt. Marchy (@TheMaster_Plan_) January 6, 2024
Having a good time
Hopefully Kiz is not done playing competitively , but damn is he good at
Television . Really good addition to the broadcast team. Seems like he’s having a good time Hopefully still ain’t no hobby @K_Kisner . Lol all the best bro.— JoeySal (@JoeSalOG) January 6, 2024
Perfect pick
Kevin kisner is such a funny announcer for golf it’s perfect Lmao @PGATOUR
— TrapLord Ryan (@crackaryan710) January 6, 2024
Never change
Brandel just asked Kevin Kisner if he'd like to make a career out of broadcasting. His response was "we will see if they even let me come out again tomorrow. Who knows what's going to come out of my mouth" 😂😂 never change @K_Kisner
— Big Drive Energy (@BigDriveEnergy) January 5, 2024
Keep him!
@NBCGolf Please keep Kevin Kisner on the broadcast! Really cool to hear a different voice,but laid back & hilarious thoughts. Finally! #KeepKis
— RWL8 (@RWL181) January 6, 2024
Informative
Kevin Kisner doing a very good job as NBC golf analyst replacing Paul Azinger. Great humor, telling me things I don’t know(which is a lot) Friday night golf from Maui is great to watch…
— Brad Cesmat (@bradcesmat) January 6, 2024
Colt Knost chimes in
Great to see @K_Kisner in the booth for @NBCSports and @GolfChannel! Brings the insight and humor golf needs! I always knew he wanted to follow in my footsteps! #proud
— Colt Knost (@ColtKnost) January 6, 2024
Already a legend
Kisner is already an all time booth guy pic.twitter.com/EAqmayPQlX
— Frankie Borrelli (@FrankieBorrelli) January 7, 2024
Bringing a lot to the table
There’s a few things that really elevate a golf broadcast (amongst others):
1) In-depth analysis about a specific type of shot and/or situation that is happening on the course in real-time.
2) Anecdotes that we’ve never heard before.
Kisner brings both.
Combined with him…
— Rick Gehman (@RickRunGood) January 6, 2024
