October 15, 2013

The Times: Quotes Peter Alliss, The Spoof Version

October 15, 2013/ Geoff Shackelford

Fitting that The Times of London, once home to distinguished golf writers until recently letting go its excellent full-time scribe, quoted Peter Alliss in their (not posted online) story about Rory McIlroy's lawsuit.

The Alliss account is satirical.

Thanks to Alex Perry for Tweeting a photo of the gaffe and to reader for dbh for passing it along.

Naturally, Tweeter Alliss, a must follow for Twitterers, is enjoying his newfound clout:

I say, Peter did not provide the quote in the Times article regarding young McIlroy, it's rumoured he doesn't believe in Father Christmas.
— Tweeter Alliss (@TweeterAlliss) October 15, 2013

Geoff Shackelford

Geoff Shackelford is a Senior Writer for Golfweek magazine, a weekly contributor to Golf Channel's Morning Drive, is co-host of The Ringer's ShackHouse is the author of eleven books.