NBC Sports' 50 hours of traditional live tournament coverage kicks off from across the pond Thursday, July 17 on Peacock from 1:30 a.m. ET to 4 a.m. ET, before heading to USA Network from 4 a.m. ET to 3:30 p.m. ET. The same schedule applies for Second Round coverage on Friday, July 18.

After dropping an F-bomb on air during the tournament, Smylie Kaufman apologized for the 'bizarre situation' and said the 'audio blunder' would never happen again

As it circled over their heads, Hicks did his best to thwart it, flailing his hands around and laughing it off. Kisner, meanwhile, sunk deep into his chair. Then he took his sport coat and hid underneath it. Just as we all would:

The 2025 Open Championship is well underway at Royal Portrush. Here's what to know about the projected cut line at the 2025 Open Championship and which players will be fighting to stay in contention:

First it was a wild bat invading the booth that sent Dan Hicks and Kevin Kisner ducking for cover. Then on-course reporter Smylie Kaufman apparently experienced some technical difficulties which led to him dropping an expletive on an unexpectedly hot mic.

Check out the best shots from Royal Portrush's par-3 13th hole from Round 3 of the 2025 Open Championship.

Smylie Kaufman, the former PGA Tour star and broadcaster, had to issue an apology after letting slip a curse word during the live broadcast of The Open Championship.The 33-year-old golfer is among the commentators covering this week's major for NBC Sports,

During Friday afternoon's rainy second-round action in Northern Ireland, the NBC crew of Dan Hicks and Kevin Kisner were literally ducking for cover when a wild bat found its way into their booth. Thankfully, the cameras were rolling as Hicks and Kisner attempted to shoo the creature away.