Masters Golf Commentator Under Fire

New York Post ^ | April 11, 2017 | per curiam

[Ahithophel]

Commentator Peter Alliss caused a sexism row by referring to the short skirt worn by Sergio Garcia’s fiancée. The 86-year-old made the off-mic remark about Angela Akins in BBC coverage of the Masters. As images were shown of Akins, 31, reacting to Garcia’s win, Alliss’ muffled voice was heard saying: “She’s got the shortest skirt on the campus.” Details at link.

[Ahithophel]

One stroke penalty, but Alliss well that ends well.

[Ciaphas Cain]

One stroke penalty

Have you been taking lessons from Laz?

[PGalt]

HOORAY Segio & Justin (and Kuchar). The final round was fabulous.

[BenLurkin]

Pics. Or it didn’t happen.

[marktwain]

Just goes to show, expect everything to be recorded.

He said she had a short skirt, shortest on campus. True, or not?

From the pics, looks plausible.

At 86, the announcer likely does not care much that the remark is not politically correct.

People often dress to be noticed.

[jmaroneps37]

PLEEEEEZE!

[Buckeye McFrog]

Looks more like hot pants.

[Zarro]

This thread is useless without pictures...

[Dr. Pritchett]

Wow. An 81 year old guy can’t even comment that a woman is attractive anymore without “leering.” Screwball media.

[Zarro]

I should have given you 20 more seconds.

[Dr. Bogus Pachysandra]

That’s nothing! My girlfriend Coleena used to wear micro-mini skirts back in the day. Those were short!

[Bob]

Looks more like a wide belt to me.

[Moonman62]

Alliss’ muffled voice was heard saying: “She’s got the shortest skirt on the campus.”

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When you’re right, you’re right.

The truth enrages people once again.

[mac_truck]

Under fire from who...naggers?

[BookmanTheJanitor]

[Buckeye McFrog]

He didn’t even make the comment on-air. He got caught on a hot mic whispering it to a colleague.

This is what PC hath wrought. Torturing a man pushing 90 for observing the obvious.

[freedomjusticeruleoflaw]

My initial thought sadly... Such a short skirt, such a long face. Sergio needs his eyes checked.

[gibsonguy]

I will resist the temptation for any crass stroke jokes. Article references 1 comment out 2.5 million viewers calling for his removal for “ruining Sergios moment”. Sheesh lighten up let’s hope they don’t capitulate. I watched and I thought, hmm that’s a pretty short skirt I must say.

[Buckeye McFrog]

I will resist the temptation for any crass stroke jokes

Like "short putt to the hole" and such. I'm with you.

[doosee]

Give the Democrats enough power and she will have to wear a Burka