Overview

• The incident unfolded during NBC’s second-round coverage at Royal Portrush on July 18 when a bat entered the broadcast booth.
• Dan Hicks flailed his arms to shoo the bat away while continuing to comment on the action.
• Kevin Kisner sought refuge under his sports coat after the creature swooped into their workspace.
• Mike Tirico narrated the scene live, ribbing Kisner’s “proud hunter” status as he ducked for cover.
• After the bat exited unharmed, the team swiftly resumed normal coverage and video highlights began circulating across sports media.