Peter Alliss, the former BBC commentator known as 'the voice of golf', has died at the age of 89, the European Tour has announced. A statement on behalf of the Alliss family read: 'It's with great sadness that we announce the passing of golfing and broadcast legend Peter Alliss. Director of BBC Sport Barbara Slater said: 'Peter was the voice of golf. European Tour chief executive Keith Pelley added: 'We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Peter Alliss, truly one of golf's greats. Also that year Alliss said women were 'more delicate' than men and bemoaned the increase in what he called 'macho women'.

Source: Daily Mail December 06, 2020 11:23 UTC