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Behind the scenes with ... Charlie Rymer

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You see them in front of the camera reporting golf scores and news, but here’s a quick look at some of Golf Channel’s on-air talent behind closed doors. This week it’s Charlie Rymer. Rymer joined Golf Channel in 2008. After graduating as a two-time, All-American at Georgia Tech, the Fort Mill, S.C. native spent more than 10 years playing professional golf and recorded his best finish on the PGA Tour with a third-place at the Shell Houston Open in 1995.

Favorite broadcaster? Terry Bradshaw...he shows you don’t have to be good lookin’ or smart to have a TV gig

Favorite all-time movie (comedy and drama)? Forest Gump...it’s a comedy and drama!

Dream golfing vacation? Southwest Ireland...love the people, weather, food, music and golf. I even love the way it smells.

What is the hardest thing about being a golf broadcaster? Picking out a tie every day.

Favorite sandwich/food? Anything fried but especially chicken.

Favorite word to slip into a broadcast? Biscuit

Favorite personal blooper reel moment? When I talked about Leo Diegel having the putter stuck up his butt, er, belly button

Dream foursome? Vince Gill, Will Ferrell and Jack Nicklaus

What is a little-known secret about doing TV? Brandel Chamblee sits on a pillow to look less short

Funniest co-worker at Golf channel? Whit Watson..he doesn’t say much, but when he gets in the right mood, his has some A+ zingers.