Alliss through the looking glass ;: My world of golf

by Peter Alliss

ALLISS Through the Looking Glass. My World of Golf

310 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1963

About the author

Peter was born in Berlin in 1931, the son of the famous British professional Percy Alliss one of Britain's leading players between 1920 and 1939.

He has twice been captain of the Professional Golfers' Association and was the first president of the European Women's Professional Golfers Association, as well as past president of the British Greenkeepers' Association.

Peter was recognised around the world for his television commentaries for ABC in the United States and the BBC in Europe, as well as working for the Australian and Canadian Broadcasting Corporations.

In 2012 he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in the Lifetime Achievement category.

Reviews

[Richard Walden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alliss is a very complex person. He played superb golf at an early age and felt a lot of pressure as being considered Britains's 'Great White Hope.' He often felt that he failed to play to his ability; certainly his mental equilibrium and concentration often wobbled. Nonetheless, he had a fine career and was a kind and considerate bloke. Written while he was still competing, his sensitive take on the professional game and its players foreshadowed the brilliant commentator he was. to become. A great read.