Golfer Alliss to get night off to a swing

THE voice of golf, legendary commentator Peter Alliss, will delight and entertain in his own inimitable style live at the Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl on Friday, March 3 at 7.30pm.

He will be answering questions, sharing stories, anecdotes and humour and giving his unique insight into the world of golf.

With his father, Percy Alliss, among the finest players of his generation, it was perhaps inevitable that Peter would also make a career in golf.

Percy hired Peter as his unpaid assistant at Ferndown Golf Club, allowing him time off during midweek to compete in tournaments. With some degree of success in his first professional tournaments, Peter quickly established himself among the top young players of the time.

Between 1954 and 1969, he won 21 professional tournaments – including three British PGA championships – and was a twice-winner of the Vardon Trophy.

In September 1958, he won the national championships of Italy, Spain, and Portugal in three consecutive weeks. His first appearance in the Ryder Cup was in 1953, and with the single exception of 1955, he represented Great Britain and Ireland in the event until 1969. Peter retired from the professional golf circuit in 1969.

With the Senior Open Championship returning to Porthcawl in July, this is the perfect way to get in the swing.

Tickets from £18* (includes booking fee), and group discounts of 10 tickets or more are also available from the box office on 01656 815995 or book online at www. grandpavilion.co.uk