Kevin Kisner joins SiriusXM's 2026 Masters broadcast team

Kisner, Brad Faxon, Brendon de Jonge and Taylor Zarzour will bring one of the most iconic events in sports to listeners across North America April 9-12

SiriusXM Canada will air an interview with Jack Nicklaus and son, Jack II - celebrating the 40th anniversary of Nicklaus' thrilling sixth Masters victory - during first round play on Thursday

SiriusXM is the exclusive national audio broadcaster of the Masters Tournament

TORONTO, April 1, 2026 /CNW/ - SiriusXM, the exclusive audio broadcaster of the Masters Tournament, today announced its comprehensive programming plans for Masters week, April 6-12, at storied Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, GA.

SiriusXM Canada's coverage will feature new voices in the broadcast booth, exclusive commentary from legendary players, and extensive programming originating from Augusta National throughout Tournament week.

Four-time tour winner Kevin Kisner will be joining the SiriusXM team as one of the lead analysts alongside play-by-play voice Taylor Zarzour at Augusta National this spring. Kisner, who grew up in Aiken, SC, roughly 20 miles from Augusta, will serve as the analyst for SiriusXM's coverage of the Saturday and Sunday Tournament rounds. Kisner played college golf at the University of Georgia and competed in eight Masters, finishing in the top 25 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. There is truly nothing else like it, and I'm thrilled to join the SiriusXM broadcast team," Kisner said. "Beyond competing, I genuinely love calling the game--breaking down and describing the play, the strategy, the unique pressure, everything that makes golf great. 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."

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 sit-down 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 Green Jacket--and the last of his record 18 professional major championship titles--in extraordinary fashion. With Jack II as Nicklaus' caddie, his 1986 victory remains one of the most celebrated moments in golf history. 

SiriusXM's live Tournament broadcast will air each day – Thursday, April 9, through Sunday, April 12 – starting at 2 pm ET and run through the completion of play. In addition to commentary from the experts in the booth, listeners will hear live commentary from the course from veteran broadcasters Emilia Doran, John Maginnes and Brian Katrek. 1982 Masters champion Craig Stadler will join the broadcast during Saturday's round.

"Each year the Masters is one of the most anticipated events on the sports calendar, and each year our team meets the moment with a level of coverage you won't find anywhere else," said Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM's President and Chief Content Officer. "From our live on-the-grounds coverage of this year's Tournament to programming that celebrates the Masters' rich history, we're covering it all. No matter where you're listening from, our voices will make you feel like you are on the iconic grounds of Augusta National."

Each day before the official broadcast begins, SiriusXM will provide live look-in coverage of featured groups during its programming in the morning and early afternoon so listeners can get up-to-the-moment coverage of groups playing earlier in the day. This early coverage will feature commentary from Steve Melnyk, Carl Paulson, Drew Stoltz, Gary Williams, George Savaricas and David Marr III.

Masters Radio on SiriusXM will be available to SiriusXM listeners across North America in their cars (channel 92) and on the SiriusXM app.

Masters Radio on SiriusXM will also offer extensive programming beyond the live Tournament broadcasts. Listeners can tune in for coverage of other events from the week, including the final round of the Augusta National Women's Amateur, and daily original programming. Highlights of the programming include:

• Augusta National Women's Amateur: Masters Radio on SiriusXM will offer live coverage of the final round of the Augusta National Women's Amateur on Saturday, April 4 (noon – 3 pm ET). SiriusXM's Chantel McCabe and Fred Albers will host the broadcast.

• "Grand Slam Rors at Augusta:" Taylor Zarzour will narrate an hour-long special on Rory McIlroy one year after his enthralling Masters victory and the completion of his career Grand Slam. The program examines the arc of McIlroy's career, from the high expectations that followed him from a young age, through the highlights, heartbreaks and perseverance that enabled him to ultimately join golf's most exclusive group. The storytelling integrates original Masters Radio calls from last year's Tournament, and reflections from broadcasters and journalists from the U.S. and abroad who have chronicled McIlroy's career journey. The special debuts April 6 at 8 pm ET and will be available on demand on the SiriusXM app.

• Honorary Starters Ceremony: On Thursday morning, April 9, SiriusXM will have live coverage of the Honorary Starters Ceremony and the opening tee shots of Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson.

SiriusXM's daily schedule of programming, hosted by a roster of players, instructors and other experts, will keep listeners up to date on all the latest news throughout Masters week. For more on SiriusXM's golf programming and a schedule of shows, click here.

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