John Cleese and Gary Lineker lead tributes to 'voice of golf' legend Peter Alliss
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mirror.co.ukFootball had Brian Moore, cricket had Richie Benaud, motor racing had Murray Walker and golf had Peter Alliss. There are, of course, numerous other commentating greats and every fan has their particular favourites.
But they all have one thing in common – each defined, illuminated and greatly enhanced the sports they loved for millions of fans.
Alliss, who has died aged 89, was for decades the voice of golf in the UK. In the pre-Sky era – when the BBC dominated coverage – and since, his voice was the soothing backdrop to nail-biting on-course action.
For such a master of his craft, it was perhaps fitting that Alliss’s last gig, a month before he died, was commentating on the Masters – even if it was from his Surrey home.
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