Peter Alliss: The colourful, and controversial, voice of golf

Peter followed in his father’s footsteps and quit school at the age of 14 to work for him at Ferndown Golf Club

Peter Alliss was known as ‘the voice of golf’ Picture: PA

Peter Alliss, who has died at the age of 89, was a former professional who became the ‘voice of golf’ and gave lessons to James Bond.

Alliss, who won more than 20 tournaments during his career and played on eight Ryder Cup teams before making a successful move into golf commentary, died suddenly and peacefully on Saturday evening at his home in Surrey.