2012 Induction Ceremony: Peter Alliss Acceptance Speech

[@derekmmmm]

I could waffle on for 4 or 5 hours. You waffled on for 40 or 50 years......and it just wasn't enough!

[@rafatony2804]

To be honest Peter was as good a reason to watch golf as anything else, one of my favourite sports commentators of all time. I could listen to him for hours. I did at the Masters and the Open. Remarkable man..RIP and thanks for the memories.

[@chrismeadows5312]

You could listen to him for hours. Total mastery of his craft.

[@johnmclelland4278]

His commentary many times was more interesting than the golf that was being played but when the golf was truly good he made it even better.

[@matthewsenior4208]

What a way to end a speech. For me, the best ever sports commentator. The golf majors won’t be the same without Peter.

[@Karl_with_a_K]

He could have had a brilliant career as a comedian. Absolute class act of a man. Rest easy Mr Alliss.

[@rjo9113]

Absolute class. He will be sadly missed. RIP sir.

[@canicewoods]

I remember one of his earliest forays into television in the US - 1980 when David Graham won the US Open at Merrion. I was watching the golf in Gillane's bar on Cricket Avenue in Ardmore and when Peter joined the commentary crew, with all his little asides and anecdotes, the yanks in the bar were all asking: 'Who is this guy'!

[@127notout]

He’s in golf heaven now - Alliss in Wonderland

[@hughleslie6392]

The likes of which we'll never see again. An absolute gem.

[@wayneheine17]

R.I.P - The voice of Golf will me missed!

[@rabbitrabbit3487]

Absolute class 👌

[@mjm290853]

One of his best was a comment he made about Bernhard Langer on the BBC, watching him putt with his long putter (new at the time), he said, "I haven't seen a grip like that since they knocked down the old toilets outside Euston station", class

[@magnuswalker7957]

I hope its not too long before I have the enormous pleasure of having a round with Alliss. 😅

[@clivem24]

Along with Bill McLaren, Peter o'Sullivan, David Coleman, Eddie Wareing and some others, Peter Alliss was one of our greatest commentators, the likes of which we will never see or hear again!

[@MrGranfield]

Don’t forget Kenneth Wolstenholme, Harry Carpenter, Brian Johnston, Dan Maskell, Kent Walton, Sid Waddell.

[@Drew039]

Now that is how you make a hall of fame speech.

[@stephenrichards5386]

The wokerati tried to bring him down as well

[@WomanNextDoor]

Peter's voice is synonymous to halcyon days. Truly a lovely man. God's speed, Peter.

[@philipcohen3942]

He was just the best ever.

[@RG-ja34sep]

I was fortunate enough to get his autograph and share a few words with him at the Millennium Open held at St Andrews in 2000. It was a chance meeting nearby the iconic old clubhouse, definitely one of the highlights of my life! An amazing storyteller, and so knowledgeable about the game, I will always remember Peter and Alex Hay commentating together, especially during the Open Championships. RIP Sir, a true legend, you will be sorely missed.

[@brianparsons5026]

rip sir peter

[@fazalinator]

With Peter Alliss they broke the mould - The Greatest

[@toddsmith4532]

Had the pleasure of talking to him. He's as much golf as Jack, Tiger, Phil, and all of them. Without Peter golf wouldn't be golf!!!!

[@leonknight722]

God bless 😊

[@npc3743]

I had the pleasure of being in his company for a group after dinner chat twice , and it will live with me forever. What a great raconteur and gentleman, he was a one off.

[@showtime951]

I will always be a fan of The Open and I will always be a fan of Mr. Peter Alliss. I would like to believe I could be as big a fan of one had there not been the other, but in my head I don't know if that is true. Mr. Alliss you were so good and are so, so missed. Though I am enjoying the 149th competition this year, my emotions are jumbled and my heart is heavy with loss. Not unlike Jim Murray, Chick Hearn, Dick Enberg, and Vin Scully, I just thank the Lord I was alive to witness your professional excellence. You were a model of unfiltered observational irreverent brilliance and impeccable timing. Thank you for the years. Godspeed and God bless, Sir.

[@keithharris6442]

Chick Hearn and Vin Scully, my two favourites after Alliss, whom I enjoyed listening to in my time in the States. They don't make them like that anymore. Commentators with humour and intelligence, rather than the scripted ones today.

[@showtime951]

@@keithharris6442 - They sure do not. I was a bat-boy for the California Angels baseball team when Dick Enberg was their play-by-play announcer (& babysitter for Nolan Ryan), and worked with the great Chick Hearn for 9 years during the Los Angeles Laker "Showtime" era. I have been particularly angry, bitter and kind of a prick this morning. Thank you for giving me reason to reflect that I have been one very lucky son-of-a-bitch! God bless.

[@keithharris6442]

@showtime951 We all have those days mate, no worries. I feel fortunate to have lived there from 1960-74, went to Dodger stadium and the Forum often. Chick and Vinny made it a privilege to support those two teams. I still follow them today. Was great to see the Lakers finally catch the Celtics after all these years ! All the best to you sir

[@user_1664]

I watched golf many many years before i ever thought of taking it up , one of very few , sorely missed .

[@williemctell5898]

Lovely. Pity Mrs Weymouth wasn't around to hear it. RIP.

[@jadesmith6823]

I do believe he would be sitting at gods table whofting on with great laughter around him... If there ever was a great to explain the game or provide a giggle when watching a game ....🙏❤️

[@stephendavies8510]

Simply the voice of golf.

[@jasonhanes2930]

R.I.P.

[@booyabig3265]

Great Great guy!!!!!

[@ianknight8308]

A true gent & , had the pleasure to meet him at his charity golf day the alliss merlo at ferndown golf club RIP PETER We will miss you

[@paulnelson5713]

There is nobody like him and never will be ,R.I.P. Peter

[@golfsolved1559]

This should be on a loop . Class

[@seangraver5511]

ALL THAT .. without looking down at notes too .. RIP Peter xxx

[@7markieboy]

you my sir are a legend

[@andrewhughes1465]

GOAT

[@aaronmccardie8795]

Simply the best nobody can match him.

[@zozoa1]

Old school always said what he thought a real character golf will never quite be the same without him. I truly hope they name a golf hole on one of the major golf courses in his memory

[@ja-ks8dh]

THE VOICE OF GOLF

[@grumpyoldgit8254]

I miss this guy, fantastic presenter, so full of character, and wit,what a complete opposite to todays monochrome golf presenters with their millions of stats. Absolutely irreplaceable.

[@philipcarthy2977]

The wonderful Peter alliss, you made my viewing of golf a joy,it was like he sat you in a comfy armchair, and just rambled on with some glorious stories, just brilliant. Rest in peace sir.

[@cynt1111]

Love this man.

[@barryemery16]

Such a class act, RIP Peter.

[@taffbanjo]

Magnificent speech - what a man!

[@klausschraud7303]

Just a classic human being, RIP play well Peter

[@stevengawman389]

Could listen to him tell his stories for hours!! forever the voice of golf! RIP ⛳️

[@philipcarthy2977]

Such a lovely lovely man, Peter apart from being a superb player, he made golf for me with his fantastic commentaries, pro celebrity golf etc, a true gentleman of the game, very sadly missed, irreplaceable, RIP sir.

[@mygte6219]

Lovely man RIP

[@Smufter69]

A man of simpler times........... RIP Mr Alliss.

[@vikinghex]

bless/ that all I can say

[@RoertCoe]

What a fantastic person he was I could listen to him all night

[@jamesnewberry8872]

Simply the best 😂

[@williamstone8470]

I listened to Peter broadcasting for well over 30 years, and had the chance to watch him play close up in a Sunday exhibition (with Dai Rees, Neil Coles and Bernard Hunt) at Wenvoe Castle on a wet Welsh afternoon in 1960: magnificent striker, putting a touch iffy. In his development as a broadcaster he took over the mantle of Henry Longhurst and established himself as primus inter pares in those (happily) non politically correct days. Met him once about 20 years ago in front of the main scoreboard at the Hong Kong Open played at Royal Hong Kong GC in Fanling. Hugely courteous, charming and totally without the baggage of modern celebrity. He was already a superstar in the golfing world, and remained so until his passing. He effortlessly bridged golfing eras, and there will never be another like him. This Hall of Fame induction speech is classic Alliss: self-deprecatory, , low key, and very funny. Thanks for posting, it was a pleasure to watch.

[@johngreen441]

Just Brilliant , what a great speech!

[@ajjo-ni8mw]

Carol vorderman joke was comedy gold

[@alancowshall5797]

Absolute legend.

[@matthewnorthway1970]

I could listen to him all day ❤

[@markallan8309]

The Master

[@Golfmann111]

Pure genius