Alex Hay
Alex Hay (10 May 1933 – 11 July 2011) was a Scottish professional golfer, golf instructor, writer and a former BBC sports commentator. Hay was best known for his commentating partnership with Peter Alliss where their banter, often displaying humour or wit became regarded by many as the "Voice of Golf".[1] He was a former Ryder Cup referee.
Hay was born in
Woburn Golf Club in England. He was a professional golfer until 1994 and commentated for the BBC between 1978 and 2004. He co-presented all the major golf tournaments with fellow commentator Peter Alliss during this period. Hay and Alliss were also renowned for their enduring friendship outside of the commentary. Hay also provided commentary with Alliss in the Actua Golf
video game series.
Although Hay retired from broadcasting, he remained involved in the professional golf scene. He was noted for his golfing instruction, particularly the techniques of the swing.[2] He wrote numerous works on the subject. His son David, also a golfer, is proprietor of the Galloway's Restaurant in Woburn.
Hay died on 11 July 2011, following a short illness. He was aged 78.[3][4]
References
- ^ "BBC at the Open". BBC. 20 July 2008. Retrieved 20 July 2008.
- ^ a b www.golfnetsonline.com Archived 24 June 2008 at the Wayback Machine, Retrieved 20 July 2008
- ^ "Alex Hay Passes Away". PGA. 11 July 2011. Archived from the original on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
- ^ "Alex Hay, golfer & BBC commentator, dies". TeeTotal. 11 July 2011. Archived from the original on 17 February 2013. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
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