A message from the editor, Mike Harris:
Those of us of a certain age will remember a time when televised sport was not available on tap as it is today. In fact, it was largely confined to weekend afternoons when the most significant (and occasionally less significant) events arrived in our sitting rooms via Grandstand, described by a group of commentators whose voices became the soundtrack for their respective sports. When golf was shown, it was accompanied by the dulcet tones and humorous phrases of Peter Alliss. Was ever a twinkle in the eye more audible than when Peter was commentating on the golf?
I’m remembering those lazy afternoons listening to Alliss at The Open Championship, or perhaps the Match Play at Wentworth, because Bill Elliott has written a superb feature on his memories of, and relationship with, Peter. The pair co-wrote Peter’s final book – Peter Alliss: Reflections on a Life Well Lived – and Bill finished the work after Peter’s death.
Bill’s feature this month paints a unique, authentic and touching picture of Peter and the friendship forged between the two men over some 40 years. Bill is clear they didn’t always see eye to eye but, as with any proper relationship, our differences of opinion pique and hold our interest. Peter wasn’t afraid to speak his mind and that made him a worthy commentator. Yes, sometimes he could be controversial, but surely rather that than dull conformity.
Bill’s piece, and the book he and Peter have written, do indeed document and describe a life well lived.
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FREE Travel Magazine
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With the travel industry back in full swing, now is the perfect time to start pondering how best to broaden your golfing horizons next year. We’ve travelled far and wide to give you an idea of what’s possible, whether it be a luxurious far-flung destination or something a bit closer to home. The most important thing is to make your next golf trip a matter of ‘where’ rather than ‘if’, which is where this supplement really comes into its own.
Driving Masterclass
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They say that it’s often the opening tee shot that sets the tone for the round. Wouldn’t it be nice, then, if you got yourself into the habit of smashing one straight down the 1st fairway, or if you perfected a soft fade/draw that put you in position ‘A’ every time. Here, GM Top 50 Coach Trey Niven offers his tips and drills on how to improve your performance off the tee….
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