Seymour M Hersh Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Sad news. Another commentating icon passes. RIP Peter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 THE voice of golf just as Bill McLaren was THE voice of Rugby Union, RIP Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 And a very accomplished golfer in his own right. Competed at the sharp end of The Open, played at The Masters and played in many Ryder Cups. His father was also a top golfer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 13 minutes ago, Radio Ga Ga said: THE voice of golf just as Bill McLaren was THE voice of Rugby Union, RIP Peter Couldnt have said it better myself. He definitely knew what he was talking about. RIP Peter Aliss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Always preferred Alex hay myself but nonetheless a legendary commentator. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Heard him commentating at the masters last week and thought he didn't sound well. His voice was weak and unrecognisable. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 RIP Peter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackLadd Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 28 minutes ago, graygo said: Heard him commentating at the masters last week and thought he didn't sound well. His voice was weak and unrecognisable. RIP yeah, I thought that also. His passing kind of marks the end of an era for golf broadcasting, also given the fact the bbc no longer has the Open or Masters as live events. Rip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Салатные палочки Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 I'm no big fan of golf but I always enjoyed his commentary and found it very relaxing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadKiller Dog Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Thats sad ,one if the legendry sports commentators, clearly of his time and boy could he waffle but you didn't mind as he added colour to what you were watching. Him and Alex Hay were a great partnership for the BBC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
132goals1958 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Inimitable and colourful character that added so much in terms of wit and meaningful information when commentating. Used to love him doing around with Aliss back in the 80s. Definitely up there as one of the best and one of a kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Loved Peter Aliss' commentary. Rip Peter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericthepen Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 The Bank of Scotland golf Society wanted him to speak at their meeting, celebrating the 300 years in existence of the bank. He wrote back saying he doesn't do works outings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
132goals1958 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 33 minutes ago, ToadKiller Dog said: Thats sad ,one if the legendry sports commentators, clearly of his time and boy could he waffle but you didn't mind as he added colour to what you were watching. Him and Alex Hay were a great partnership for the BBC. Seem to remember the story when both agreed it was not a good idea to have an extra gin and tonic at lunch time and then discuss Coles and Hunt coming up the last fairway 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Heaviest baby in Europe the year he was born Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Another part of my childhood gone. Listening to him commentating on the open during the school holidays. Simpler times. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 18 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Heaviest baby in Europe the year he was born Also, used to be a next door neighbour to 70s pop group Smokie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 12 minutes ago, RobboM said: Also, used to be a next door neighbour to 70s pop group Smokie 👏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 (edited) A legend. He was brilliant to listen to and could take the hind legs of a donkey when needed. His observation patter was great. Edited December 6, 2020 by ri Alban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 best golf commentator by a mile, my late father took me to Dalmahoy in the sixties for the Scottish Open i think and he patted me on the head when walking to the next tee after holing a birdie his partner that day was a Brian Huggett welsh golfer i think. RIP Peter along with the late Bill McLaren great commentators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Top commentator, he’s and a great innings. Lived for golf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Just now, Irufushi said: Top commentator, he’s had a great innings. Lived for golf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Sad news. Used to have a very relaxing styie of commentary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Fudge Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Top class commentator,along side guys like Ted Lowe,.Murray Walker and Bill Mclaren. Always fair and encouraging.and loved the sport he covered. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 7 hours ago, 132goals1958 said: Seem to remember the story when both agreed it was not a good idea to have an extra gin and tonic at lunch time and then discuss Coles and Hunt coming up the last fairway 😊 Oh, that would have been fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 8 hours ago, RobboM said: Also, used to be a next door neighbour to 70s pop group Smokie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 43 minutes ago, Morgan said: Sad that only two of us showed appreciation for this gem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T.F.Robertson Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 2 hours ago, Tazio said: Sad that only two of us showed appreciation for this gem. Not for the first time Google is my saviour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 1 hour ago, BarneyBattles said: A skilled butcher as well as a top golfer. Some boy😀 🤣 Talk, not take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 3 hours ago, ri Alban said: 🤣 Talk, not take. He was a big fella; could probably do both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 He did not sound well at the Masters but was still sharp as ever. He derided rightly the idea of changing courses and equipment to resist De Chambreu. A few holes at Augusta made his point. But Henry Longurst probably deserves the title of greatest golf commentator. Doug Sanders at the 1970 Open springs to.mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 9 hours ago, I P Knightley said: He was a big fella; could probably do both. He was, as is slammin Sam. Another brilliant orator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 On 06/12/2020 at 23:23, Tazio said: Sad that only two of us showed appreciation for this gem. Alliss, Alliss, who the **** is Alliss? I text my mates that Royal Dornoch would be one Honourary Member less. Soon to be two, when Prince Andrew gets put in the US pokey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboM Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 On 06/12/2020 at 23:23, Tazio said: Sad that only two of us showed appreciation for this gem. I'm happy with quality not quanty Tazio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 On 07/12/2020 at 00:23, Tazio said: Sad that only two of us showed appreciation for this gem. Tells it all really, Taz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGlynn The Money Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 On 06/12/2020 at 16:39, ri Alban said: A legend. He was brilliant to listen to and could take the hind legs of a donkey when needed. His observation patter was great. Why would he need to take the hind legs of a donkey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 1 hour ago, McGlynn The Money said: Why would he need to take the hind legs of a donkey? He had the yips, so it may have helped his putting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGlynn The Money Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 On 09/12/2020 at 03:49, ri Alban said: He had the yips, so it may have helped his putting. In what way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 Just now, McGlynn The Money said: In what way? Never mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGlynn The Money Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, ri Alban said: Never mind. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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