Few families have shaped British golf quite like the Alliss family.
In this special episode of Linked by Golf, Ross sits down with Gary Alliss to explore an extraordinary golfing legacy spanning more than a century. While many know Gary as the son of the legendary Peter Alliss and grandson of the great Percy Alliss, this conversation shines a light on Gary's own distinguished career as a PGA Professional, respected coach, referee, broadcaster and twice captain of the Great Britain & Ireland PGA Cup team.
Gary shares fascinating stories from growing up around one of golf's most recognisable voices, reflects on his own journey through the PGA, and brings to life the remarkable story of Percy Alliss — one of Britain's greatest pre-war golfers, whose life stretched from the trenches of the First World War to helping establish professional golf in Germany.
It's a conversation filled with humour, history, incredible family stories, and a reminder that while the Alliss name is iconic, Gary has built a remarkable legacy of his own.
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- Growing up as part of one of golf's most famous familiesLearning the game from his grandfather, Percy AllissRediscovering golf after walking away from the game as a teenagerStarting his PGA career at the famous Trevose Golf ClubLife as a traditional PGA professional and coachWhy coaching on the golf course taught more than the driving rangeBecoming Head Professional at The BelfryBehind-the-scenes stories of the design and evolution of the Brabazon CourseCaptaining Great Britain & Ireland in the PGA Cup on two occasionsThe psychology of match play and leading elite club professionalsWhat it was really like growing up as Peter Alliss' sonPeter Alliss' outstanding playing career before becoming the "Voice of Golf"The incredible life of Percy Alliss, from surviving the First World War to becoming one of Britain's greatest golfersThe dramatic escape of the Alliss family from Germany in the early 1930sThe famous story of Peter Alliss being Europe's heaviest baby for almost 50 yearsLiving with one of golf's most recognisable surnames and building his own careerGary's favourite golfing memories and why captaining Great Britain & Ireland means the most
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