Wayne Riley

Wayne Riley, nicknamed “Radar” after the MAS*H character, is an Australian former professional golfer turned Sky Sports Golf commentator. He won six titles across the PGA Tour of Australasia and European Tour, including the 1991 Australian Open. He joined Sky Sports as an on-course commentator in 2005, where his humor and antics have made him a fan favorite.

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Wayne Riley's Profile

Wayne Riley was born on 17 September 1962 in Sydney, Australia. No verified information on his parents was found in reliable sources.

He turned professional at just 15, starting out on the PGA Tour of Australasia, where he won four times, including the 1991 Australian Open.

Wayne came through European Tour Q-School in 1984 but had to wait over a decade for his first win there — the 1995 Scottish Open at Carnoustie, where he beat Nick Faldo by two shots — followed by the 1996 Portuguese Open.

He represented Australia in the 1996 Alfred Dunhill Cup and 1997 World Cup, reaching a career-high world ranking of 62.

Since 2005, Riley has been an on-course commentator for Sky Sports Golf with fellow presenters such as Iona Stephen and Rich Beem, becoming known for his wit and on-air stunts — including dressing as Elvis and donning a bear costume at PGA National’s Bear Trap. He’s also a PING brand ambassador and a Chelsea FC supporter.

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      Education

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      • School attended not disclosed; he turned professional as a golfer at age 15

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      • PGA Tour of Australasia and European Tour prize money during playing career
      • Income from the broadcasting role on Sky Sports Golf
      • Earnings from brand ambassadorships, including Shot Scope and PING, a golf tech company
      • Revenue from corporate events hosting

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