He loved the sport and had a wealth of knowledge about it which is what made him so listenable. So many modern commentators seem more concerned with their own profile rather than the sport they are commentating on.
He could come across a bit curmudgeonaly but I think the tongue was in the cheek a lot of the time. One I remember was Sandy Lyle hitting a 1 iron 250 yards to about a foot from the hole. PA let the applause subside then said "well there you go, if you get the right tuition, practice a lot and work hard....and you're a genius, you could do that".
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"I haven't seen a grip like that since they closed the gents at Kings Cross Station"
Golf was his life and worked right up to the end. The Nineteenth hole will be richer for his presence; we will be poorer for his absence.
Along with Ritchie Benaud, he was my favourite commentator as they brought their sports to life.
RIP Peter Allis.
Thanks Peter for all the entertainment.
He could come across a bit curmudgeonaly but I think the tongue was in the cheek a lot of the time. One I remember was Sandy Lyle hitting a 1 iron 250 yards to about a foot from the hole. PA let the applause subside then said "well there you go, if you get the right tuition, practice a lot and work hard....and you're a genius, you could do that".
RIP
He mentioned during the last Masters that when he "goes upstairs" he will have a chat with Bobby Jones about the Augusta course and its design.
RIP Peter, I hope you are sitting with Bobby now.