Players, commentators and other figures from the golfing world pay tribute to legendary golfer and commentator Peter Alliss
Golfing World Pays Tribute To ‘The Voice Of Golf’ Peter Alliss
Peter Alliss sadly passed away at the age of 89 over the weekend, and the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, Phil Mickelson have come out to pay tribute to the legendary golfer and commentator.
Alliss is most known for becoming the ‘Voice of Golf’ as an iconic wordsmith, but he was also a fantastic player with 31 professional victories and eight Ryder Cup appearances.
Related: Meeting Peter Alliss: “One of the greatest thrills of my life”
Read how the golfing world paid tribute after losing a legend:
Golfing World Pays Tribute To ‘The Voice Of Golf’ Peter Alliss
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Posted by Gary Alliss on Sunday, December 6, 2020
Sad to learn that golf lost one of its great players, broadcasters, writers, ambassadors and, most important, one of the game’s true friends, with the unexpected passing of Peter Alliss.
Peter was a dear friend to Barbara and me for probably over 60 years. pic.twitter.com/tKONryKjV2
— Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) December 6, 2020
Peter Alliss sadly just passed away and I wanted to say how appreciative I am for the joy and entertainment he brought to so many people. His HofF speech is the best I’ve heard and I say “runker baker” every time I’m in Europe (he messed up once and I can’t forget it
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— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) December 6, 2020
You made our game richer and funnier Peter. We thank you. RIP Peter Alliss.
— Tom Watson (@TomWatsonPGA) December 6, 2020
All of us at The R&A and The Royal and Ancient Golf Club are deeply saddened to hear that Peter Alliss has passed away. He was a wonderful servant to golf over many years and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
Peter Alliss 1931-2020 pic.twitter.com/wJOKF9TJZR
— The R&A (@RandA) December 6, 2020
Deeply saddened to hear that Peter Alliss has passed away. A wonderfully witty and truly brilliant commentator. Golf will never be the same. #RIPPeter
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) December 6, 2020
Deeply saddened by the passing of a dear friend in #PeterAlliss. I shall treasure the memories of all the fun times in the commentary box & around the dinner table. Peter was an absolute master of his craft and utterly irreplaceable. Linda and I send love to Jackie & the family.
— Dougie Donnelly (@dougiedonnelly) December 6, 2020
Most will miss the voice, I'll miss the man. One of things he always told me in sports broadcasting is you have to "put the spaces in the right places." It won't be a space he leaves but a void. R.I.P. #PeterAlliss
— Frank Nobilo (@frank_nobilo) December 6, 2020
Peter Alliss will forever be the voice of golf but he was also an incredibly warm, generous and kind man with a wicked sense of humour. An honour to share a studio with but even more special to share stories with. I will miss him hugely pic.twitter.com/hcjGrqdo5Y
— Eilidh Barbour (@EilidhBarbour) December 6, 2020
Peter Alliss was the voice of golf I grew up listening to, a true broadcasting legend who I was delighted to meet at his home in England for a feature interview on @GolfingWorld & later work with @TheOpen for the BBC. His passing is truly the end of an era, he’ll be missed #RIP
— Cara Banks (@CaraBanksGC) December 6, 2020
What I most admired about Peter Alliss was his command and use of the English language that made his fearlessly funny insights and one liners come to life. He made golf a better sport #RIP
— Paul McGinley (@mcginleygolf) December 7, 2020
Sad to hear of the passing of the voice of golf, Peter Alliss. I remember him once saying he'd only ever read one novel, because, as a teenager, he'd read 'Lorna Doone' and thought 'well, no-one is ever going to top that'.
— Richard Osman (@richardosman) December 6, 2020
If you have 15 minutes to watch – this is so well worth the time. Gosh I will miss Peter Alliss – 2012 World Golf Hall of Fame https://t.co/2HhJjVgAFa via @YouTube @PGATOUR @EuropeanTour @TheOpen what a wonderful man – giggles and boy do we need that in our lives @GettySport pic.twitter.com/dlYcyN9PYa
— David Cannon (@Cannonball63) December 7, 2020
Very sad to hear about Peter Alliss.
A few years ago I asked him to record a message for a friend’s wedding.
He said ‘of course’ & did this… first take.
That is @KenBrownGolf cackling in the background.
He was a master of words & loved by many.
He will be greatly missed. pic.twitter.com/imwyZeELYk— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) December 6, 2020
RIP Peter Alliss, 89, aka ‘The Voice of Golf’. Knowledgable, amusing, acerbic, irascible, usually right, sometimes wrong… but a quite brilliant commentator. pic.twitter.com/Vl8oy2e9KV
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) December 6, 2020
Very sad to hear the news of Peter Alliss passing away but what a career on and off the course. RIP Peter pic.twitter.com/32HnUHX03n
— Paul Lawrie (@PaulLawriegolf) December 6, 2020
Vvery sad to hear of the passing of Peter Alliss ,a great player in his time but became the very best commentator of all time and a pretty good raconteur…RIP Peter
— chubby chandler (@chubby6665) December 6, 2020
Bet you fellow @WoburnGC lover Alex Hay will be waiting at the gates of heaven when Peter Alliss walks through them. Two great TV commentators reunited in that great #golf clubhouse in the sky.
— Alistair Tait (@GolfTait) December 6, 2020
Sorry to hear that Peter Alliss has passed away the true iconic voice of golf for me RIP
— Stephen Gallacher (@stevieggolf) December 6, 2020
So sad to hear that Peter Alliss is no longer with us. Was lucky enough to visit him at home on a number of occasions. Could have listened to him all day. Loved to hear his stories
— John Huggan (@johnhuggan) December 6, 2020
RIP Peter Alliss, the David Attenborough of golf commentary, his dulcet tones will be missed. @EuropeanTour #golflife
— Scott Hend (@hendygolf) December 6, 2020
Golf lost a great player and commentator for BBC yesterday in Peter Alliss. Always a gentleman and loved his voice on golf. RIP
— Hal Sutton (@halsuttongolf) December 6, 2020
Waking-up to the news #peteralliss has died. Peter was always very kind to me as a young broadcaster – it was a privilege to have worked with him a few times. So many of our memories from watching golf have his voice as the soundtrack. A true legend.
— Tom Abbott (@TomAbbottGC) December 6, 2020
Members were sad to hear the news today of the passing of honorary member Peter Alliss. We look back fondly over of his long association with the club, raising over £1.25 million for charity providing wheelchairs for over 250 local disabled children.
RIP Peter Alliss
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— Ferndown Golf Club (@FerndownGC) December 6, 2020
Not just the voice of golf. Just THE voice for a generation. We shall miss that wonderful dry wit and charm. Peter Alliss. As though 2020 wasn’t bad enough. #RIP #PeterAlliss
— Simon McCoy (@BBCSimonMcCoy) December 6, 2020
So sad to hear that Peter Alliss has passed away. He and Jackie raised millions for charity. Will be sadly missed. RIP Peter.
— Peter Dawson PGA (@PeterDawsonPGA) December 6, 2020
All of us here at the Home of Golf are saddened to hear of the passing of Peter Alliss. An inimitable talent whose dulcet tones will be sorely missed. pic.twitter.com/fQ97r9XAUP
— St Andrews Links (@TheHomeofGolf) December 6, 2020
We are saddened to learn of the passing of the golfing legend Peter Alliss.
We have great memories of him at Prince's winning two major events and opening the current Clubhouse in 1985.
We send our sincere condolences to the Alliss family. pic.twitter.com/YMhO0B4TKC
— Princes Golf Club (@Princesgolfclub) December 7, 2020
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