Peter Alliss
Peter Alliss (28 February 1931 – 5 December 2020) was an English former professional golfer, television presenter, commentator, author and golf course designer. He was born in Berlin.[1][2] In 2012 he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in the Lifetime Achievement category.[3]
Between 1952 and 1969, Alliss won 20 professional tournaments, including three British PGA Championships, in 1957, 1962 and 1965. He had five top-10 finishes in the Open Championship.
Alliss played on eight Ryder Cup teams between 1953 and 1969 with a record of 10 wins, 15 losses and 5 halved matches.
Allis died on 5 December 2020 at the age of 89.[4]
References
- ↑ "The BBC at the Open". BBC Sport. 11 July 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/golf/3051800.stm. Retrieved 20 July 2008.
- ↑ The Observer Profile: Peter Alliss. London. 17 July 2004. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2004/jul/18/golf.comment4. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
- ↑ "Sandy Lyle, Peter Alliss picked for Hall". ESPN. 15 December 2011. http://espn.go.com/golf/story/_/id/7355035/world-golf-hall-fame-sandy-lyle-peter-alliss-join-class-2012. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
- ↑ "Peter Alliss: Legendary BBC golf commentator dies at 89". BBC Sport. 6 December 2020. https://www.bbc.com/sport/golf/55204070. Retrieved 6 December 2020.