The world according to Peter Alliss

Tony Jacklin is still not recognised for everything he achieved in golf. He is deaf but he is enjoying his life in Florida, where he works with Jack Nicklaus. He used to be a good woodworker. Today's golfers are dull and don't talk about anything apart from the game. Tom Watson used a glass or two of whisky. Jack used not to smoke. Tony used the putt Nicklas conceded to him in the 1969 Ryder Cup. The Concession course is named after the famous putter. It is a magnificent course. If BBC does a series of programmes on the unusual hobbies of famous people, Tony would be the natural choice for one of the slots.

Peter Alliss is not convinced by the state of the education system in Scotland. He is concerned about the 17 per cent illiteracy rate north of border.

Peter Alliss thinks all school work should be done at school. He is sad at the demise of sport on the BBC. There is little room in the schedule for cricket, horse racing, Formula One, and golf. There are no darts. The BBC's agenda consists of athletics, rugby sevens, snooker, football and some women's football.