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 fo

Alex Hay
For the footballer, see Alex Hay (footballer).

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.

Early life

In 1933, Hay was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He was educated at Musselburgh Grammar School. Hay joined Ben Sayers as an apprentice golf club maker before becoming assistant to Bill Shankland at Potters Bar.[2]

Professional career

Hay was the professional at East Herts and Dunham Forest. For 12 years, he was the professional at Ashridge Golf Club between 1964 and 1976. In 1977, he became professional and then the managing director of the Woburn Golf Club in England. Hay worked as a professional golfer until 1994.

In 1978, he started working for the BBC. He worked for them until 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.

Personal life

His son David, also a golfer, is proprietor of the Galloway's Restaurant in Woburn, England.

Hay died on 11 July 2011, following a short illness. He was aged 78.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ "BBC at the Open". BBC. 20 July 2008. Retrieved 20 July 2008.
  2. ^ a b www.golfnetsonline.com Archived 24 June 2008 at the Wayback Machine, Retrieved 20 July 2008
  3. ^ "Alex Hay Passes Away". PGA. 11 July 2011. Archived from the original on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
  4. ^ "Alex Hay, golfer & BBC commentator, dies". TeeTotal. 11 July 2011. Retrieved 12 July 2011.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)

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