Peter Alliss
Name:
Peter AllissCountry:
EnglandLived:
[1931-2020]. Born on Feb 28, 1931 in Berlin, Germany. Died on Dec 6, 2020 at home in Hindhead, Surrey (aged 89).Original/Home Club:
Parkstone GC, Dorset.Occupation:
Professional golfer, course designer, golf writer and commentator.Turned Pro:
1947 (aged 16).Website:
https://www.peteralliss.co.ukRyder Cup player (1953, '57, '59, '61, '63, '65, '67, '69). Multiple wins in Europe and internationally. Awarded Harry Vardon Trophy as (British) PGA Order of Merit winner (1964, '66). British PGA Captain (1962, '87). World Golf Hall of Fame (inducted in 2012).
Peter Allis collaborated with Dave Thomas on several golf course designs, including: The Brabazon course, The Belfry (1977); Lansdowne course, Blairgowrie GC (1975); Cannes-Mougins GC (1978). Subsequently he formed a successful partnership with Clive Clark, and co-designed several more courses, including: Alcaidesa, Spain (1991); Melbourne course, Brocket Hall GC (1992); Anglais course, La Tournette GC, Belgium (1988); Manor House at Castle Combe (1992); Milford (1993); Pyrford (1993); Marquess course, Woburn (2000).
Alliss was born in Berlin, where his father Percy was a golf professional at the time. After a successful professional career, Peter Alliss applied his thorough understanding of the game to golf course design, writing and television commentary. His witty, knowledgable and charismatic style ensured his recognition as the "voice of British golf", especially among his legions of devoted followers.
Europe
Piccadilly
Played as the Piccadilly Medal (July 16-19; medal match play format). Peter Alliss (Eng) beat George Will (Scot) at the 37th hole, after they had both scored 149 in the 36-hole final. [Prince's GC, Sandwich, Kent].
Europe
Agfa-Gevaert
Played as the Agfa-Gevaert Tournament (May 11-13). Second-placed Peter Butler (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Peter Alliss (Eng). [Stoke Park CC, Stoke Poges, Bucks].
Europe
Martini
Played as the £6000 Martini International (May 19-21). Second-placed Peter Alliss (Eng) and Bill Large (Eng) finished in a tie for first place. Tony Jacklin (Eng) finished 4 shots further back in third place. [Long Ashton GC, nr Bristol, England].
Europe
Rediffusion
Played as the (last) Rediffusion Tournament (Sept 29-Oct 2). Second-placed Tony Jacklin (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Peter Alliss (Eng). [La Moye GC, St Brelade, Jersey, Channel Islands].
Awards
British PGA
Alliss (Eng) won his second Harry Vardon Trophy as the British PGA Tour 1966 Order of Merit winner. Award based on lowest scoring average in the season's top professional events. Alliss's 70.51 was based on 47 rounds played.
Europe
Jeyes
Played as the Jeyes £3000 Professional-Amateur Tournament (June 11-14). Second-placed Dave Thomas (Wales) finished 4 shots behind Peter Alliss (Eng). [Bangor GC, Co.Down, N.Ireland].
Europe
Schweppes
Played as the Schweppes PGA Close Championship (April 29-May 1; for UK & Ireland professionals only). Peter Alliss (Eng) beat Peter Butler (Eng) with a birdie four at the first playoff hole, to record his third win in this event. [Prince's GC, Sandwich, Kent].
Awards
British PGA
Alliss (Eng) won the Harry Vardon Trophy as the British PGA Tour 1964 Order of Merit winner. Award based on lowest scoring average in the season's top professional events. Alliss's 72.48 was based on 56 rounds played.
Europe
Esso
Played as the Esso Golden Tournament (July 23-26; 15-player round-robin match play format). Second-placed Dave Thomas (Wales) and Christy O'Connor Snr (Ire) finished 7 pts behind Alliss (Eng). [High course, Moor Park GC, Rickmansworth, Herts].
Europe
Swallow / Penfold
Played as the Swallow-Penfold Tournament. Second-placed Alex Caygill (Eng) and Hedley Muscroft (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Alliss (Eng). [Llandudno Maesdu GC, Llandudno, N Wales].
Europe
Daks
Played as the Daks Tournament. Neil Coles (Eng) and Peter Alliss (Eng) finished in a tie for first place. Denis Hutchinson (S Africa) finished 2 shots further back in third place. [West course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].
Europe
Schweppes
Played as the Schweppes PGA Close Championship (April 5-7; for UK & Ireland professionals only). Second-placed Christy O'Connor Sr (Ire) and Ralph Moffitt (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Alliss (Eng), who claimed his second PGA Championship title. [Little Aston GC, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield, Warwicks].
America
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Played as the Brazil Open (Aberto do Brasil). Second-placed Mario Gonzalez (Brazil) finished 4 shots behind Alliss (Eng). [Gavea GC, São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro].
Europe
Dunlop
Played as the Dunlop £2750 Tournament. Second-placed Henry Cotton (Eng) and Dai Rees (Wales) finished 1 shot behind Alliss (Eng). [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Europe
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Played as the Portuguese Open (Oct 26-28). Second-placed and defending champion Ángel Miguel (Esp) finished 3 shots behind Peter Alliss (Eng). [Estoril GC, Estoril, Portugal].
Played as the Italian Open (25th). Won by Peter Alliss (Eng). [GC Varese, Luvinate, nr Varese].
Europe
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Played as the Spanish Open. Won by Peter Alliss (Eng). [Arriba course, Real (Royal) Club de la Puerta de Hierro, Madrid].
Europe
UK / Ire PGA
Played as the PGA Close Championship (April 3-5; for UK & Ireland professionals only). Second-placed and defending champion Charlie Ward (Eng) finished 3 shots behind Alliss (Eng), who recorded the first of three wins in this event. [Llandudno Maesdu GC, Llandudno, Conwy, Wales].
Europe
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Played as the Spanish Open. Won by Peter Alliss (Eng). [Real (Royal) GC El Prat, El Prat de Llobregat, nr Barcelona Airport. Club now located in Terrassa, nr Barcelona].
Europe
Dunlop
Played as the Dunlop £2635 Tournament (played over 90 holes). Second-placed Eric Brown (Scot) finished 1 shot behind Alliss (Eng). [West course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].
Europe
Daks
Played as the Daks Tournament. Second-placed Bobby Locke (S Africa) finished 1 shot behind 23-year-old Alliss (Eng), who recorded his first top-flight victory as a tournament professional. [Little Aston GC, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield, Warwicks].
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