We sit down with Dan Hicks – the voice of golf on NBC and longtime Olympic play-by-play announcer – for a master class in big-moment broadcasting. We relive Tiger Woods at Torrey Pines in 2008 and the “expect anything different?” call, then jump to Beijing where Michael Phelps went 8-for-8 and Jason Lezak’s relay finish stunned the world. We also unpack Phil Mickelson’s 2006 Winged Foot finish, Ryder Cup first-tee nerves, calling alpine skiing off a monitor, and why live prime time still hits different. Dan shares career origins from college PA gigs to the 18th-tower seat, plus the human side of sports that keeps him hooked. If you love golf history, Olympic drama, and the craft of the call, this one is for you. Listen, subscribe, and drop your favorite Dan Hicks call in the comments.

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Timestamps:
(00:00:01) - Welcome and Dan’s role as NBC’s voice of golf and Olympic swimming
(00:00:59) - Tiger’s 2000 season and timing of Dan’s move to the 18th tower
(00:02:13) - Linking Tiger and Phelps – seeing full career arcs up close
(00:02:37) - Torrey Pines 2008 vs Beijing 2008 – which was “bigger” in the moment
(00:04:29) - Westwood One memories and watching the Lezak relay call unfold
(00:05:08) - How to call a race you cannot see by eye – trusting Omega timing
(00:07:29) - Why live prime time matters for Olympic moments
(00:08:23) - Setting up Tiger’s 72nd-hole putt and the historical stakes
(00:10:53) - “Expect anything different?” – what flashed through Dan’s mind
(00:12:46) - Rocco’s perspective and living next to history
(00:14:49) - Tiger’s 2018 Tour Championship and the crowd swarming at East Lake
(00:17:40) - A personal 2019 Masters story that captures sport’s power
(00:20:24) - Why sports are “undefeated” as live human drama
(00:21:03) - Dan’s own playing days and choosing the booth
(00:22:53) - Big-event adrenaline and preparing for majors and Olympics
(00:23:55) - College PA roots and early reps behind a mic
(00:26:39) - PA memories and building a broadcast voice
(00:27:50) - From CNN to NBC – getting onto golf coverage
(00:30:08) - USGA rights, Dick Enberg, and Dan’s break at the 18th
(00:31:02) - The privilege of calling half the majors
(00:32:34) - US Open vs Ryder Cup – different pressures in the chair
(00:34:34) - Finding the clinching point on Ryder Cup Sunday
(00:37:43) - Why the Ryder Cup first tee rattles even the best
(00:39:36) - Comparing booth butterflies: Ryder Cup, majors, Olympics
(00:41:20) - From speed skating to alpine skiing on Olympic winter nights
(00:42:35) - Dan Jansen’s all-time Olympic storyline
(00:44:34) - Calling skiing off monitors and timing splits
(00:46:13) - Calling Beijing 2022 from stateside studios
(00:47:59) - Skiing as a sport and a family tradition
(00:49:58) - Birds of Prey steepness and TV’s speed problem
(00:51:30) - Lindsey Vonn’s 41-year-old comeback possibilities
(00:53:37) - Speed skaters’ “tree-trunk” legs and athleticism
(00:54:27) - Why alpine is Dan’s first winter choice to call
(00:54:36) - Winged Foot 2006 setup – Phil on the 72nd tee
(00:55:12) - “That better be a 4-wood” and what happened next
(00:57:19) - Johnny Miller’s on-air critique and course-management lesson
(00:59:02) - Ogilvy in the locker room – a surreal finish
(01:01:44) - Winners win – Johnny’s mindset and today’s stars
(01:03:35) - “This Just In” rapid fire
(01:04:10) - Most thrilling on-air moment – Phelps’ perfect 8
(01:05:09) - Favorite game as a fan and college-town “game on”
(01:05:34) - Fraternity-row sign-off and laughs

Key Topics:
Tiger Woods at Torrey Pines, “expect anything different?”, US Open drama
Michael Phelps’ eight golds, Jason Lezak relay finish, live prime time Olympics
Ryder Cup pressure, first-tee nerves, production challenges on Sunday
Phil Mickelson at Winged Foot 2006, Johnny Miller analysis, course management
Calling alpine skiing and speed skating, Lindsey Vonn comeback, TV craft
Early career roots, PA announcing, moving from CNN to NBC’s 18th tower

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️ About Dan Hicks:
Dan Hicks is NBC Sports’ lead golf play-by-play voice and a longtime Olympic broadcaster for swimming and alpine skiing. He has called Tiger Woods’ most iconic moments and narrated multiple Olympic storylines, including Michael Phelps’ historic eight-gold run in 2008. Hicks is recognized for big-moment poise, crisp storytelling, and a deep respect for athletes and fans.

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