Did I hear Peter Alliss right...

[Geoffrey_Walsh]

Just told SVP he is not a big fan of links golf.

[BHoover]

I heard the same thing and it surprises me, kind of like when Rory admitted that he isn't the biggest fan of links golf.  I wonder if those who have easier access to links golf tend to take it for granted?

[Will Lozier]

Remember, he is a heathlands kid.  But, a very surprising thing to hear and even weirder when he then followed with something like: "I suppose the bunkers are interesting..."

[Greg Taylor]

Being from the UK and being spoilt with links golf I can see where they are coming from.

If the wind gets up links golf is very hard. Factor in a hard left to right wing along a straight stretch of holes, think Western Gailes, and it can be a very long day. The wind just doesn't blow like that on the Surrey courses for example.

There's a place for both, but links and wind is a serious test of golf.

That being said Peter Alliss is going every so slightly mad in his old(ish) age!

[Sven Nilsen]

Augusta syndrome.

[Tony_Muldoon]

Always speaks highly of Deal and Lytham.  (Compare and contrast those two!)

Won twice at Princes

1965 Schweppes PGA Championship (Pro.) Peter Alliss
1969 Piccadilly Medal Pro. National Tournament Peter Alliss


There are portly more Links wins as the tour played more on them in his days.  Won approx. 16 times.

[Terry Lavin]

Thank God a Yank didn't blurt this heresy!  That would provoke ten pages of blather.

[Jim_Kennedy]

Thank God a Yank didn't blurt this heresy!  That would provoke ten pages of blather.

A pair of Englishmen came into the shop this morning and asked me who was leading the British Open.   

Only thing I could come up with was  "You guys are kidding me, right"? 

[Paul Gray]

Peter Alliss tends to be complimentary about anywhere likely to invite/employ him for a gala dinner and speeches.

Many of you won't have played any of his courses. And apparently he genuinely did have a hand in them, rather than just being a name. They tell you all you need to know.

I will allow others that have actually met him to comment further.

[Ronald Montesano]

For the second time this week, why is this a thread?

[Ryan Coles]

Well said Ronald, dear boy.

What we require is more 'Which is the best national championship played in the United States'' type threads.

Splendid m'lad.

[Paul Gray]

For the second time this week, why is this a thread?

Noted.

However, this is about the commenting on 'the running game,' by a prominent voice in the game. Peter Alliss commenting on the purest form of sand based golf does have architectural significance.

[Carl Nichols]

Well said Ronald, dear boy.

What we require is more 'Which is the best national championship played in the United States'' type threads.

Splendid m'lad.

You forgot threads about turning pictures into posters.

[Ryan Coles]

They'll miss him when he's gone.

How refreshing that he'll express an opinion. I'm sure lots share the view but none express it.

We are then left with listening to interviews along the lines of: It was tough out there with the wind getting up (It wasn't and it didn't). I really love links golf (they don't). I'm really looking forward to coming back to Scotland for the Ryder Cup (They aren't). The fans are so knowledgable over here (so everyone says, I just hide under my shades or avoid eye contact). I've had some great trips to Ireland and enjoyed the craic and a Guinness (it pissed down with rain and I had room service). I'm just taking one shot at a time (I spent Thursday evening looking at early flights home).

[Colin Macqueen]

Brian,
"some of the girls looked cute, some were a bit pudgy and some were just a mess"

He really said that did he?  That's amazing!
Peter himself is a bit pudgy and often looks a mess and somewhat windblown in my opinion!

For me he will never top his statement regarding the streaker at one of The Opens being led away by an old time bobby. The very proper copper used his helmet to discretely cover up this criminal's privates. Peter opined to millions of television viewers "My, oh my, oh my. What a big, big fuss over such a little, little thing."

Cheers Colin

[George Pazin]

For the second time this week, why is this a thread?

You don't find curious statements by leading figures worthy of discussion?

I've been away, missed the first one, but this sort of statement casts a new light on everything Mr. Alliss says...

[Michael Blake]

I enjoy his commentary.

His best comment today was after the taped interviews where players were asked to name members The Beatles.  Some could not!  Rory named one, 'George Lucas' and Bubba couldn't name one.  It was pretty embarrassing.

Allis then recalled a story talking with a woman about music.  I forget the story.  He responded to her with, "What about Sammy Davis, Jr.?"  And he said she replied to him, "Who is Sammy David Jr.?''

Allis then said, 'I nearly strangled her."

[Matthew Rose]

I anxiously await this event for no other reason than to hear Peter Alliss come out with something bizarre.

Like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKDnWdaepjY

[Brent Hutto]

Why would Bubba Watson be able to name the Beatles. Do you think a young fellow from some hick town in the deep south listens to classic 60's British Invasion pop music?

He probably doesn't know who Miles Davis or Carole King are either.

[Joe Bausch]

He probably doesn't know who Miles Davis or Carole King are either.

Dear Brent,

Who?

Sincerely,

Bernie from Broomall
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[Garland Bayley]

Why would Bubba Watson be able to name the Beatles. Do you think a young fellow from some hick town in the deep south listens to classic 60's British Invasion pop music?

He probably doesn't know who Miles Davis or Carole King are either.

Miles Davis? Do you mean Miley Cyrus? Did autocorrect get you?

[Joe Bausch]

Why would Bubba Watson be able to name the Beatles. Do you think a young fellow from some hick town in the deep south listens to classic 60's British Invasion pop music?

He probably doesn't know who Miles Davis or Carole King are either.

Miles Davis? Do you mean Miley Cyrus? Did autocorrect get you?

Hey, you listen now Bailey.  I know who this Miley guy is.  The Sycamores would have never made it to the title game vs the Spartans in '79 without his magic at small forward!

[Garland Bayley]

Why would Bubba Watson be able to name the Beatles. Do you think a young fellow from some hick town in the deep south listens to classic 60's British Invasion pop music?

He probably doesn't know who Miles Davis or Carole King are either.

Miles Davis? Do you mean Miley Cyrus? Did autocorrect get you?

Hey, you listen now Bailey.  I know who this Miley guy is.  The Sycamores would have never made it to the title game vs the Spartans in '79 without his magic at small forward!

Flippin' you the bird man. Magic played for the Spartans.

[Bill Gayne]

Peter Alliss on the Golf Channel was asked by Rich Lerner if he wanted to see bad weather responded "i like a bit of erotica but i'm not a masochist." (Assuming I heard correctly.)

[Sam Morrow]

The old man cracks me up, he says some goofy stuff but I enjoy listening to him tell stories.