Peter Alliss, the โVoice of Golfโ on British TV, dies at 89
Peter Alliss, who became the eccentric โVoice of Golfโ on British television after a playing career in which he competed in eight Ryder Cups and was Europeโs best golfer for two seasons, has died. Our thoughts are with his wife Jackie and the Alliss family.โWith his deep and soothing voice, warm humor and passion for golf, Alliss may have been more renowned as a commentator than a player. Golf Digest once called Alliss โthe greatest golf commentator ever.โAlliss made his broadcasting debut in 1961 as part of the BBC team covering the British Open at Royal Birkdale and became the British channelโs main commentator in 1978. The Allisses are one of only two father-son duos to play in the Ryder Cup, along with Antonio and Ignacio Garrido of Spain. โNo one told the story of golf quite like Peter Alliss," BBC director general Tim Davie said.