The Alliss Family - Gary Alliss On His Journey and His Family's Legacy

<p>Few families have shaped British golf quite like the Alliss family.</p><p><br></p><p>In this special episode of <strong>Linked by Golf</strong>, Ross sits down with <strong>Gary Alliss</strong> 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&#39;s own distinguished career as a PGA Professional, respected coach, referee, broadcaster and twice captain of the Great Britain &amp; Ireland PGA Cup team. </p><p>Gary shares fascinating stories from growing up around one of golf&#39;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&#39;s greatest pre-war golfers, whose life stretched from the trenches of the First World War to helping establish professional golf in Germany.</p><p>It&#39;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.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow <strong>@linkedbygolfpodcast</strong> for more conversations celebrating the people and stories that make golf special.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Growing up as part of one of golf&#39;s most famous families</li><li>Learning the game from his grandfather, Percy Alliss</li><li>Rediscovering golf after walking away from the game as a teenager</li><li>Starting his PGA career at the famous Trevose Golf Club</li><li>Life as a traditional PGA professional and coach</li><li>Why coaching on the golf course taught more than the driving range</li><li>Becoming Head Professional at The Belfry</li><li>Behind-the-scenes stories of the design and evolution of the Brabazon Course</li><li>Captaining Great Britain &amp; Ireland in the PGA Cup on two occasions</li><li>The psychology of match play and leading elite club professionals</li><li>What it was really like growing up as Peter Alliss&#39; son</li><li>Peter Alliss&#39; outstanding playing career before becoming the &quot;Voice of Golf&quot;</li><li>The incredible life of Percy Alliss, from surviving the First World War to becoming one of Britain&#39;s greatest golfers</li><li>The dramatic escape of the Alliss family from Germany in the early 1930s</li><li>The famous story of Peter Alliss being Europe&#39;s heaviest baby for almost 50 years</li><li>Living with one of golf&#39;s most recognisable surnames and building his own career</li><li>Gary&#39;s favourite golfing memories and why captaining Great Britain &amp; Ireland means the most</li></ul><p>If you enjoy the episode, please follow the podcast, leave a rating or review, and share it with a fellow golfer. Every recommendation helps more people discover these remarkable stories from across the game.</p>