NBC picks Kevin Kisner for lead golf analyst role - PGA TOUR
NBC has its lead golf analyst for 2025, announcing Wednesday that Kevin Kisner will join Dan Hicks inside the booth full-time. Sports Business Journal first rep
www.pgatour.comHere’s the latest on Kisner and CBS golf coverage.
- Kevin Kisner criticized CBS’s Masters final-round coverage, saying the broadcast felt delayed and out of sync compared with live app updates. This drew significant attention as Kisner is NBC’s lead golf analyst and was discussing the CBS feed during SiriusXM coverage.[1][3][9]
- Following the backlash, Kisner apologized to CBS, acknowledging he crossed a line with his comments and praising CBS’s role in showcasing golf; NBC and CBS media coverage continues to highlight the challenges of live golf production.[5][7][9]
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CBS reported strong viewership for the Masters final round, with around 13.995 million average viewers and a peak near 20.049 million, a solid ratings performance even as commentary sparked debate about the feed timing.[3]
Quick context and what to watch next
- Kisner’s public remarks prompted discussions across sports media about live broadcast latency, real-time updates, and how networks balance on-site feeds with streaming apps.[6][5]
- The conversation could influence future on-air notes and cross-network comparisons, especially as Kisner continues in NBC's golf coverage role and CBS maintains its Masters telecast model.[2][4]
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