Golfing legend Peter Alliss talks about his career at the Rhyl Pavilion

Sep 1 2011 Chester Chronicle

GOLFING legend Peter Alliss will be sharing just some of his many stories from a life associated with the game at the Pavilion Theatre in Rhyl on Friday, September 2.

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 twice winner of the Vardon Trophy.

In September 1958 he won the national championships of Italy, Spain, and Portugal in three consecutive weeks.

Peter made his broadcasting debut way back in 1961, as part of the BBC team covering the Open Championship at Birkdale which was won by Arnold Palmer.

Tickets are priced at £19.50. Call the box office on 01745 330000 or visit www.rhylpavilion.co.uk.