Peter Alliss : My Life

by Peter Alliss

Peter Alliss has spent his entire life steeped in golf. He was born in 1931, the son of Percy Alliss, one of Britain's leading professionals between 1920 and 1939. Peter himself turned professional in 1947, at the age of sixteen. During his pro career, which lasted until 1974, Peter won three British PGA championships, played in eight Ryder Cup teams, and ten teams representing England in the World Cup. He won 23 major tournaments in all, his most memorable achievement being in 1958 when he won the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese Open Championships in three successive weeks. He has had a colourful personal life, which has not always been easy; he has been married twice and had five children, and also had to learn to cope with the grievous loss of his young daughter, Victoria. Peter Alliss is now universally known and loved for his golfing commentaries throughout the world, for the BBC in the UK and ABC in the US. For millions of people around the world, Peter Alliss is 'the Voice of Golf,' and his unique style has added insight for the viewer of the televised game. He was recently voted by Golf Digest as 'The Best Golf Commentator ...Ever.'

Genres: Biography

Paperback

First published October 11, 2004

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

[Dave · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very enjoyable read and a must for anyone interested in the game of golf; especially how it is brought to our TV screens.

[Gordon · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't need to read this to know what it contains. Probably a lengthy reprise of anecdotes involving his father Percy, Max Faulker and hijinks at the Sunningdale mixed Stablefords.