“Make Kiz permanent” – Fans react to Kevin Kisner’s first week announcing in the commentary booth at The Sentry 2024

Last week, PGA Tour professional Kevin Kisner was at the Sentry 2024, but not as a player. This time he donned the commentator's hat as he made his broadcasting debut for NBC in Maui.

Kisner had an underwhelming 2022–23 season, and as a result, he couldn't make it to the playing field of Kapalua, the first signature event of this year. However, he decided to make his presence known and try his hand at announcing the game.

During the broadcast, Kisner shared his experience announcing Sentry 2024. He said:

"I think I made it. I'm not sure yet. I'll get the full rundown when I get back, but that's fun. That's probably the most golf I've watched in three years. So now I'm enjoying it. You guys are great to work with, and I'm. I'm really enjoying seeing this from this side.

"It's, it's cool to see how much goes into it and even greater respect for everybody in the TV business to produce all this and to make it happen."

Fans online were impressed by Kisner's first attempt at broadcasting. Many asked NBC to have him permanently on the team. Here's a look at some of the reactions:

"Make Kiz permanent."

"Big 'get' for NBC. Kiz is going to be an amazing addition to the team!"

"Kiz did a great job hopefully he’ll be playing in it next year ⛳️"

"They need Paige spirinac"

"Kiz should be on every single broadcast and the majors all year long. He was that good on the call."

"Loved it. Entertaining, funny, insightful, and educational. He made a lot of jokes but he really added a lot of important information for the viewers that gets overlooked far too often."

"The most I have enjoyed watching golf was because @K_Kisner was on the mic, insightful and funny. Perfect guy for it"

"100% great. Keep him on please."

"The hype? Please. KK was boring and frankly wanted me to turn the channel."

"Absolutely loved your commentary Kiz. Well done and can’t wait for future events. Well done"

"With kiz in the booth we now have a show."

"Missed “it’s three feet Jordan, just tap it in bud” 😂"

"I like Kiz but I hope the energy picks up as he gets more comfortable. I found it slightly flat most of the time."

"His first day and he’s better than Brandel Chamblee will ever be"

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How did Kevin Kisner perform in the 2022–23 season?

Kevin Kisner competed in 18 events in the PGA Tour 2022–23 season and could make just eight cuts. He failed to finish in the top 25 of any of the events last year, and the T29 finish at the RSM Classic was his best result.

Here's a look at Kisner's performance in the 2022–23 season:

• THE CJ CUP in South Carolina: T72
• The RSM Classic: T29
• AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am: T34
• WM Phoenix Open: CUT
• The Genesis Invitational: CUT
• Arnold Palmer Invitational: CUT
• THE PLAYERS Championship: 75
• Valspar Championship: CUT
• World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play: T31
• Masters Tournament: CUT
• RBC Heritage: W/D
• PGA Championship: CUT
• Charles Schwab Challenge: CUT
• The Memorial Tournament: CUT
• Travelers Championship: W/D
• Fortinet Championship: T62
• Sanderson Farms Championship: T51
• The RSM Classic: 78