Alex Hay

Alex Hay has been a regular Open commentator

Born in Edinburgh in 1933 and educated at Musselburgh Grammar School, Alex Hay was a professional golfer until 1994.

He started his commentating career with BBC television in 1978 with The Open championship and has covered many golfing events including all the Open's since then.

Hay has forged a superb broadcasting partnership with his great friend and partner in crime Peter Alliss and the pair bring authority and genuine humour to the BBC television coverage.

Away from the commentary box, Alex is involved with course management and was until recent times the managing director of Woburn Golf Course - venue for the British Masters.