Aiken's Kevin Kisner joins SiriusXM's 2026 Masters broadcast team as analyst
Apr. 7—AUGUSTA — Aiken's Kevin Kisner isn't in the field for this week's Masters Tournament, but he will be part of the action as an announcer for satellite radio. Kisner, a four-time winner on the PGA Tour, will be joining the SiriusXM team as one of the lead analysts alongside play-by-play voice Taylor Zarzour at Augusta National Golf Club.
He will serve as the analyst for SiriusXM's coverage of the Saturday and Sunday tournament rounds. Kisner, who grew up in Aiken, played in eight consecutive Masters between 2016 and 2023. He made the cut five times, and his best finish was a tie for 21st in 2019.
"Having grown up near Augusta on the Georgia/South Carolina state line, and then having the great privilege of competing in the Masters, the tournament is incredibly special to me," Kisner said in a news release. "There is truly nothing else like it, and I'm thrilled to join the SiriusXM broadcast team. " Kisner is now the lead analyst for NBC Sports' golf coverage.
"Beyond competing, I genuinely love calling the game — breaking down and describing the play, the strategy, the unique pressure, everything that makes golf great," he said. "It will be a lot of fun bringing the experience of the Masters, one of the best events in all of sports, to golf fans across North America on SiriusXM. " SiriusXM's coverage will feature new voices in the broadcast booth, exclusive commentary from legendary players and extensive programming originating from Augusta National throughout the week.
Brad Faxon, who competed in 12 Masters with two top-10 finishes (1993 and 2001), and Brendon de Jonge, who competed in the 2014 Masters, will serve as analysts for the Thursday and Friday rounds. During Thursday's first-round coverage, SiriusXM will feature a new interview with six-time Masters champion Jack Nicklaus, along with his son, Jack II. This year marks the 40th anniversary of Nicklaus winning his sixth Masters.