Dan Patrick reflects on missed opportunity at ESPN with Mike Tirico
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
During an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show, Mike Tirico discussed preparing for his 28th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. However, Dan Patrick expressed lingering frustration about not securing the role, which he was considered for in 1997 when ABC replaced Brent Musburger. Patrick recounted how he was informed of the decision just before his SportsCenter broadcast, leading to his discontent. Despite the passage of time, he acknowledged a desire to write about his experiences, hinting at fascinating stories from behind the scenes. Tirico’s long tenure with the Open Championship was highlighted, noting his move to NBC in 2016 coincided with the event's rights.
- •Mike Tirico prepares for 28th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.
- •Dan Patrick recalls being passed over for the golf role in 1997.
- •Patrick was informed of the decision just before going live on SportsCenter.
- •Tirico has been the main broadcaster since ABC held the rights.
- •Discussion raises the possibility of Patrick writing a book about his experiences.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Patrick still annoyed at ESPN after losing golf job to Mike Tirico
"As Mike Tirico gets set to call his 28th Open Championship as a broadcaster, Dan Patrick doesn’t seem totally over the fact that it could have been him. Tirico joined The Dan Patrick Show Thursday morning to discuss the 154th Open Championship which is taking place this week and weekend at Royal Birkdale. And during…
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