Viewers were quick to notice, and NBC’s Mike Tirico jumped in moments later with an on-air apology, chalking it up to technical issues. Tirico explained that broadcasting from overseas sometimes ...

“I’m telling you Mike … just when you think you’ve seen it all,” Hicks told Tirico after things had settled. Hicks said the bat did 20 laps in their tower during its invasion.

“Apparently, a bat of some sort is flying around,” Mike Tirico told viewers as the broadcast showed Kisner and Hicks’ freakout. “Kevin Kisner … this is a man who is a proud hunter — he ...

NBC broadcasters Dan Hicks and Kevin Kisner had hilarious reactions when a bat flew into their booth during the second round of The Open.

Two British Open announcers were scared to death when a bat invaded their broadcast booth during the second round on Friday.

Mike Tirico on Scottie Scheffler: “His play in the biggest events continues to be great. You can just tell from the others inside the ropes with Scheffler the respect for what he’s doing right now.

The only thing that makes the video better is the commentary provided by studio host Mike Tirico, who had a good chuckle at watching his peers fighting for their lives. The British Open, also ...

Mike Tirico has been considered one of the best broadcasters in sports for countless years, but golf fans aren't exactly fond of his performance at Royal Portrush. Tirico, a five-time Sports Emmy ...

A bat got into the TV tower at the 2025 British Open. Mike Tirico and company had a good laugh at John Hicks' and Kevin Kisner's reaction.

A bat got into the TV tower at the 2025 British Open. Mike Tirico and company had a good laugh at John Hicks' and Kevin Kisner's reaction.

Thankfully, Mike Tirico was there to describe the entire scene for us.