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Behind the scenes with Sky Sports commentator Wayne Riley

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Watch this fascinating profile of one of the best on-course commentators in the world of golf - Sky Sports star Wayne 'Radar' Riley

Wayne Riley has established himself as one of the best on-course commentators in the world of golf, and the popular Aussie has been giving us an insight into his life on and off the course.

In a new PGA Tour Productions series profiling a number of famous figures in the sport, Radar discusses his lengthy career as a professional and how he made the transition into commentating before becoming one of the most recognisable voices on Sky Sports.

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Wayne turned professional in 1977 and, after three wins in his homeland, he scored a notable victory in the 1991 Australian Open over a field that included the likes of Greg Norman and Vijay Singh.

He went on to win twice on the European Tour, his first title coming with a two-shot triumph over Nick Faldo at the 1995 Scottish Open in his most successful season, finishing 11th on the Order of Merit.

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Since retiring as a player, Radar turned his attention to commentary and soon became renowned for his entertaining, witty and insightful delivery, making him a popular personality with viewers worldwide as well as the players on the European and PGA Tours.

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