World News Peter Alliss: Legendary BBC golf commentator dies at 89

[joe516]

Peter Alliss, the legendary BBC golf commentator, has died at the age of 89.

Alliss, known as 'the voice of golf' to fans around the world, has been synonymous with the BBC's golf coverage for more than half a century.

Having first appeared on the BBC in 1961, he was made lead golf commentator in 1978 after retiring as a player
'Voice of golf' Alliss dies at 89

 

[Oggiman]

RIP Peter Alliss

 

[silverdale]

Yeah golf wont be the same. There's certain commentators that as a kid their voice becomes iconic within sport and it resonates, Harry Carpenter been one. I remember when Tyson fought Bruno and Bruno knocked him back , Carpenter forgot himself from been a neutral and shouted out
GO ON FRANK !!!
Alliss and the likes Carpenter will leave legacies like Murray Walker who still going at the grand old age of 97. A good commentator can make a any sport interesting.

Listen to Carlton Kirby I think he's brillaint, 5-6 hours at a time and always interesting never a dull word (Eurosport Cycling)

Peter Alliss hats off to you

 

[avid]

R.I.P Peter Alliss. The voice of golf.

 

[spud1966]

RIP Peter Alliss