Book description
For millions of people around the world, Peter Alliss is the 'voice
of golf'. In a long and distinguished career as a player and then
broadcaster, he has become synonymous with the sport. Now fully
updated with brand new material, this is his fascinating
personal tribute to the fine players and wonderful characters who have
stimulated his love affair with the game of golf for more than half a century.
Featuring stars of yesteryear such as Bobby Jones, Arnold Palmer,
Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tony Jacklin; charismatic
crowd-pleasers like Lee Trevino and Seve Ballesteros; modern legends
Tiger Woods, Nick Faldo and Colin Montgomerie; and the pioneering
women who have moved the ladies' game to new heights, this is a highly
entertaining collection and a must for all golf fans.
Before becoming a broadcaster, Peter Alliss was a professional golfer
of considerable ability. During a long and distinguished career he won
23 tournaments, and represented Great Britain eight times in the Ryder
Cup. He is an accomplished author of more than twenty books and writes
regularly for
Golf World
and
Golf International
magazines.
