# Dan Hicks' superpower: making people feel good

> Golf broadcaster Dan Hicks died at 64, leaving a legacy of kindness and connection in sports.
- Title: Dan Hicks' superpower: making people feel good · Golf
- Summary: Golf broadcaster Dan Hicks died at 64, leaving a legacy of kindness and connection in sports.
- Keywords: dan hicks, golf broadcasting, usga, tiger woods, merion, hannah storm, jim nantz, mike tirico, jim mckay, jimmy robs, bob costas, jim bones mackay
- Source: Golf — https://golf.com/news/dan-hicks-gift-people-feel-good
- Published: 2026-11-13T09:39:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dan hicks, golf broadcasting, usga, tiger woods, merion, hannah storm, jim nantz, mike tirico, jim mckay, jimmy robs, bob costas, jim bones mackay
## Dan Hicks' last moments
Dan Hicks died on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, at age 64 from an acute illness.
## A golf broadcasting legend
Dan Hicks was a beloved broadcaster for NBC Sports with the USGA contract for many years.
## Merion memories
At Merion’s U.S. Amateur in August 2024, Dan was sitting in a cart with NBC colleagues near Quarry Hole.
## Golf and life
Dan knew golf intimately, having played well and been a true lover of the game.
## The Course Whisperer
Dan was known as 'The Course Whisperer' for his ability to connect with golf courses and players.
## Tiger Woods moments
Dan covered Tiger Woods winning the 1995 U.S. Amateur, 2008 U.S. Open, and 2018 Tour Championship.
## Hannah Storm connection
Dan and Hannah Storm met through Notre Dame, sharing a connection to South Bend, Indiana.
## The Hermanator
Dan and Jim Herman played golf together, calling Jim's birdies 'The Hermanator' and shooting 64.
## Golf broadcasting legacy
Dan worked with Johnny Miller for two decades, helping him shine without corporate pressure.
## A man of style
Dan wore suits at U.S. Opens and British Opens but jeans when eating out with friends.
## The last call
Dan died from an acute illness that was not named, leaving golf in mourning.
## Golf's loss
Golf will mourn Dan Hicks for a long time due to his unique ability to make people feel good.
## The legacy
Dan's warmth and connection made him a true ambassador for golf and other sports.
## Key takeaway

Golf broadcaster Dan Hicks died at 64 from an acute illness, remembered for his warmth and ability to connect with people across sports.