Alliss was born in berlin, germany, where his english father, percy alliss, worked as a club pro. Peter was constantly following his father to ferndown golf club, and after some success in youth tournaments, he quit school and turned professional at age 15. Ferndown golf club old top 100 golf courses of england. Percy alliss 8 january 1897 31 march 1975 was one of the leading english professional golfers in the 1920s and 1930s, winning many tournaments in britain and continental europe. Peter alliss books list of books by author peter alliss.
Percy and peter alliss became the first family on either side to have father and son representation in the ryder cup. Alliss has been commentating on the golf course for more than 50 years, and this year at the masters he has won over fans yet again with his classic quotes and dulcet tones. Share it would be very easy to drool with sentimentality over the ryder cup. This involvement with the club over the years has been enormously beneficial to the clubs positioning in the golf world. Ferndown golf club, dorset, england my spiritual home. Oct 01, 2003 peter alliss golf heroes peter alliss on. Synopsis peter alliss has spent his entire life steeped in golf. Ferndown golf club alliss course in ferndown, east dorset. Percy was one of the best british golfers of the 1920s and 1930s, and he later became head pro at ferndown golf club in dorset, england.
Play better golf with peter alliss alliss, peter, ferrier, bob on. Late last year the famous bbc anchor was named honorary president of castlemartyr, a title he also holds in old thorns golf club, castlemartyrs uk parent hotel. Voice of golf peter alliss joins club for charity presentation charity was to the fore when a bumper. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. At 14, peter was a scratch player, meaning he needed no handicap to help his scoring. He took up the game as a boy at ferndown in dorset and went on to enjoy a 27year professional career between 194774. Learn more about golfer and golf commentator peter alliss with this. Peter was constantly following his father to ferndown golf club, and after some. Alec was born in 1924 and was also a professional golfer. Welcome to peter alliss masters so very sad to hear of the death of our pam president john roper. The charity is also extremely grateful to the following for providing valuable support so that it can keep running costs to an absolute minimum and direct all funds raised from donations to the purchase of powered wheelchairs. He was the father of commentator and former golfer peter alliss. From the moment you step onto the 1st tee you will be following in the footsteps of golfing legends such as faldo, jacklin, langer, lyle and norman who have graced the fairways and greens here at ferndown golf club since the course was established in 19. During his pro career, which lasted until 1974, peter.
Surely uniquely, the eighttime ryder cup player and. Bbcs voice of golf peter alliss has revealed he could quit his role as lead commentator at the end of the season. Ferndown golf club alliss course in ferndown, east. Ferndowns golfing landscape, set in the heart of the dorset countryside, was where golfing legend and bbc commentator peter alliss learned the game, under. In 2012 he was inducted into the world golf hall of fame in the lifetime achievement category. Known as the voice of golf around the world, alliss shares his memories of a career spent at the top of golf and broadcasting. My real education took place when i began spending time playing golf at the club where my father was the professional. Alliss has written more than 20 books about the game and has codesigned. Ferndown s golfing landscape, set in the heart of the dorset countryside, was where golfing legend and bbc commentator peter alliss learned the game, under the watchful eye of his father percy who was the club s head professional. The bbcs voice of golf claimed that thousands of women have given up. Allisss humorous but always helpful book will confirm the great game as a really accessible and hugely enjoyable pastime to pursue for both men and women. The bbcs voice of golf claimed that thousands of women have given up playing as a result of harriet harmans equality act. Mar 12, 2015 peter alliss is a former english professional golfer. With his father, percy alliss, among the finest players of his generation, it was perhaps inevitable that peter would also make a career in golf.
In 2003, alliss published an illustrated book peter alliss golf heroes which won the best illustrated book category. Peter quit school at the age of 14 and went to work for his father at ferndown as an unpaid assistant. With over 400 stories, 500 photographs and 100 videos, this historical guide is both informative and entertaining. Percy alliss 4 ryder cups 1897 1975 percy alliss 8 january 1897 31 march 1975 was one of the leading english professional golfers in the 1920s and 1930s, winning many tournaments in britain and continental europe. Ferndown golf club is a premier golfing destination in dorset, offering a warm welcome and 27holes of fantastic heathland golf. A warm welcome awaits you at ferndown, the south wests premier 27hole heathland golf course. Ferndown golf club hosted the launch of the peter alliss invitational charity amam on monday 7th september ferndown golf club hosted the launch of the peter alliss invitational charity amam sponsored by jm scully ltd. Golf the cure for a grumpy old man by peter alliss. His father percy, a famous golfer and teaching pro was pro here from 1938 to 1967 and peter says ferndown remains the spiritual home of the alliss family. Apr 06, 2015 the veteran bbc commentator peter alliss has said that the corporation should have tried harder to win the rights to the open championship and that attempts to give women equal rights in golf have. It was in his 1963 singles win over arnold palmer that his name became immortalized in golfs lexicon when someone in the gallery yelled out, nice putt, alliss, after he badly. Sadly no playing places as by invitation only, but if you are in the vicinity on monday 5th or tuesday 6th do come and watch the stars of early ryder cup and walker cup matches, hosted by peter alliss and sponsors, deloitte. Nicholas owen meets the voice of golf, peter alliss, at.
Peter is the author of many golf books and he is also a golf course designer, a life immersed in the world of golf. Alliss invitational at ferndown golf club raises over. He was born in 1931, the son of percy alliss, one of britains leading professionals between 1920 and 1939. But, at the end of the day, it is simply two teams trying to knock seven bells out of each other, in the nicest possible way. He is known for his unique style of commentary and light hearted banter. Alliss finished in the top six at the open championship in 1928, 1929, 1931, 1932 and 1936. In september, the royal and ancient voted to allow female members for the first time in its 260year history. The burstead golf club with peter alliss golfcourseflyby. I have known john for well over 25 yrs and during that time we became great friends. At age 87, there isnt much peter alliss hasnt seen in the world of golf. He was the father of commentator and former golfer peter alliss alliss was born in sheffield. Surely uniquely, the eighttime ryder cup player and longtime bbc commentator has either played. Peter allisss most popular book is something like fire. Percy hired peter as his unpaid assistant at ferndown golf club, allowing him time off during midweek to compete in tournaments.
A view of the clubhouse at ferndown golf club ferndown gc. He then became the professional at ferndown golf club in dorset in early 1939. The alliss family left germany as hitlers terrible rise to power loomed. Stunning 18 hole golf course with luxury holiday lodges for sale.
Peter alliss is known for accomplishing so many things in golf, but writing books might be the one hes most underrated. Apr 09, 2017 bbcs voice of golf peter alliss has revealed he could quit his role as lead commentator at the end of the season. He became an assistant professional at the royal porthcawl golf. This is where peter alliss learnt his trade, for his father, percy, was the professional here for more than a quarter of a century. Peter alliss golf professional body power golf swing. This wonderful golfing venue is ranked inside the uks stop 100 courses in golf monthly and is the favourite course of golfing legend peter alliss. Buy play better golf with peter alliss 2nd revised edition by peter alliss, bob ferrier isbn. Peter alliss born 28 february 1931 is a former english professional golfer, and is a television. Ferndown council school we called them council schools in those. Ferndown golf club is a pine and heathery heaven, set in pleasing manicured countryside and located a mile or two north of the popular seaside town of bournemouth. The peter alliss invitational monday 7th september 2020 old course, men play from white tees ladies play from red tees. We gave you the chance to win one of four copies of peter alliss autobiography my life.
My top 10 courses with peter alliss links magazine. The peter alliss invitational monday 3rd september 2018 old course, men play from white tees ladies play from red tees. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ferndown golf club book a quality golf break golf south west. Peter alliss was born in berlin while his father was employed as a club professional at the wannsee golf club. Peter alliss learned his trade down the road at ferndown where his dad, percy, was the professional for 25 years. Peter had an older brother, percy alexander, known as alec. The veteran bbc commentator peter alliss has said that the corporation should have tried harder to win the rights to the open championship and that attempts to give women equal rights in golf have. Percy later held the post of secretary of ferndown golf club in dorset for 28 years.
Peter alliss born 28 february 1931 is a former english professional golfer, and is a television presenter and commentator, author and golf course designer. He played in the ryder cup in 1929, 1933, 1935 and 1937. Top 7 quotes of peter alliss famous quotes and sayings. Percy became the professional at the ferndown club near bournemouth, and it was there that his son learned to play and do so rather well. He continued the alliss family tradition, winning 23 tournaments worldwide during a professional career that lasted until 1974. Peter alliss faces shows a bit of pride as he shows david feherty his exhibit on feherty. Peter alliss has been the bbcs lead commentator since 1978, but at 83 he says he is nearing the end of his illustrious career in the sport, which includes 21 professional wins and eight ryder cup appearances. Golf legend peter alliss fulfilled a longstanding obligation last week when he visited castlemartyr golf club. Parkstone golf club top 100 golf courses of england. Peter alliss says fight for womens rights in golf has. The legendary 86yearold has been with the bbc for 56 years after first app.
Percy alliss was the father of golf professional, golf writer, course designer and much admired commentator peter alliss. Percy hired peter as his unpaid assistant at ferndown golf club, allowing. He then became the professional at ferndown golf club in dorset in early 1939, where he stayed until his retirement in 1967. The golf history with peter alliss ipad app spans seven centuries from golfs early dutch and scottish origins to the golden years of bobby jones. He has written 20 books, the latest being golf the cure for a grumpy old. As well as looking after members and the clubs social activities i am the main point of contact for those visiting the club from a 4 ball to a corporate golf day. Peter himself turned professional in 1947, at the age of sixteen. Golf the cure for a grumpy old man is aimed at regular golfers whose skills have deteriorated and wouldbe golfers who need the guidance as to which path to follow. Peter became the professional at parkstone in 1957 and remained at the club until 1970. Hindhead golf club top 100 golf courses of england duration.
Peter alliss personal testimony to the fine players and wonderful characters who have stimulated his loveaffair with golf for more than half a century. His heroes include stars of yesteryear such as bobby jones. Played over the stunning links of royal cinque ports golf club 18 holes a. Colin callendar, golf journalist peter alliss, it has to be said, is used to creating an impact and that started back in 1931 when he was born in berlin, where his father, percy, was working as the professional, and where he weighed in at a colossal 14lbs 11oz. The golf history with peter alliss ipad app spans seven centuries from golf s early dutch and scottish origins to the golden years of bobby jones. Percy spent some years working in germany, where he won the german open title on five occasions, and where son peter was born in 1931. See all books authored by peter alliss, including the golf handbook. Getty images 2 23 standing in front of his shrine, peter alliss shares a laugh with david feherty on. Peter alliss is a former english professional golfer.
Since the death of henry longhurst in 1978, he has been regarded by many as the voice of golf. Percy alliss 8 january 1897 31 march 1975 was one of the leading english professional golfers in the 1920s and 1930s, winning many tournaments in. Peter alliss renames ferndown golf club s 9hole course the alliss course on monday 7th september ferndown golf club is hosting the launch of the peter alliss invitational charity amam sponsored by jm scully ltd. Peter alliss, the bbcs voice of golf, and his wife, jackie, were among the guests at the annual ceremony at ferndown golf club.
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