Peter Alliss offers his best wishes

Peter Alliss has today offered his support for the St Andrews 10 Course Challenge. Between 1954 and 1969, Peter 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.

He spent just six weeks on the American tour, in 1954, and therefore is known primarily as a commentator in the USA. 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 and is one of only two father-and-son duos to have represented their country at this level.

He retired from the professional golf circuit in 1969 and has since been a regular commentator on both BBC and ABC Television in the United States.

When asked to comment on the St Andrews 10 Course Challenge, Mr Alliss said

“Sorry I can’t join you! – wishing you all the best of luck for what appears to be an impossible challenge. Here’s £50 for the kitty. Do I get any change if you don’t finish!!!” - Peter Alliss (13th June 2007)