Sports Innerview with Ann Liguori

Ann goes in-depth with Alan Shipnuck, author of 'PHIL: The Rip-Roaring (Unauthorized) Biography of Golf's Most Colorful Superstar,' and they discuss the multi-faceted, multi-personalities of Phil Mickelson, the fall-out from his controversial comments, if Alan ever considered not publishing Phil's damaging comments and details about Phil, the good, the bad and the ugly.

Ann previews the Travelers Championship, June 23-26, with Tournament Dir., Nathan Grube. They discuss last year's historic eight hole sudden death play-off which Alex English won; why there are so many dramatic finishes; the exciting layout of finishing holes at TPC River Highlands; the top players who come every year; and the charitable funds raised every year in which all the net profits go to r...

Ann talks about the rich history of The Country Club at Brookline, site of the 2022 U.S. Open, June 16-20, with Jeff Hall, USGA, in charge of everything 'Inside the Ropes' at the U.S. Open. From amateur Francis Quimet's incredible underdog victory in 1913 to The Country Club hosting its 15th USGA Championship, and being one of the five Founding Clubs of the USGA, Ann and Jeff cover a lot of ground...

Ann shares a heart to heart conversation with Maria Ochoa, the wife of PGA Tour player Camilo Villegas, about how they are coping with the loss of their 2 year old daughter Mia from cancer two years ago, and about the Mia's Miracles Foundation they established, to help other families going through similar tragedies. Ann connects with Randy Wyant, Co-Founder, SknVue, about the warning signs of skin...

Ann shares interviews she's done with Mark Berman, Owner, East Coast Women's Pro Golf; Mike Flaskey, Founder, Club Corp Classic Champions Tour event; and Corey Pavin, winner of the 1995 U.S. Open at Shinnecock, where he keeps the infamous four wood he used to help win the title that year and why he thinks he's playing better than ever at the age of 62.

Ann catches up with PGA Tour Champions Player Corey Pavin, winner of the 1995 U.S. Open at Shinnecock, winner of 15 PGA Tour titles, member of 3 Ryder Cup Teams and Captain of the 2010 USA Ryder Cup Team. They talk about Scottie Scheffler's win at The Masters, Tiger's play, the four wood he hit to within 5 feet of the hole on 18 at Shinny during final round action at the '95 U.S. Open, why he thin...

Ann chats with Gary Van Sickle, Golf Columnist, Morning Read, SI Golf, about Tiger's decision to play The Masters, the significance of Tiger's comeback from his near-fatal car accident in Feb., 2021, as it compares to his 2019 Masters miraculous win; Phil Mickelson 'going dark,' Jon Rahm's insightful press conferences and our picks to win.

Ann hosts from the Augusta National Media Center and talks about Tiger's miraculous return, 14 months after his near-fatal car accident. Is Tiger playing this week as huge of a comeback story as his 2019 Masters win? Who would have believed a few months ago that Tiger would be playing The Masters and Phil Mickelson would not? Who are the favorites to win? Ann's guest are Gary Van Sickle, Golf Writ...

Ann visits with Bob Jones IV, the grandson of the legendary Bobby Jones, who co-founded Augusta National Golf Club and The Masters. Bob Jones IV shares incredible stories about his famous grandfather, what he was like in his later years and surprising tidbits about one of the most influential people in sports.

Martin talks about the iconic Bobby Jones, both the golfer and the person. Davis's coffee table book, 'Bobby Jones, The Greatest of Them All,' is one of over 30 books Davis has published in golf about the game's most revered figures.

Ann catches up with Bob Jones IV, the grandson of the legendary Bobby Jones, Co-Founder of Augusta National Golf Club and The Masters, and shares incredible memories about his Grandfather, insight into the iconic golfer's mindset as he aged and compelling stories about the man, on and off the course. Ann connects with golf historian Martin Davis, publisher of 'Bobby Jones, the Greatest of Them All...

Ann catches up with former 5 time European Tour winner Clive Clark and they talk about his BBC Golf Broadcasting career with the legendary Peter Arliss and his course design business. Clark recently completed Dumbarnie Links, his first links course, located in Scotland, 20 minutes from St. Andrews.

Ann catches up with Tracy West, Tournament Dir., Valspar Championship, one of two female Tournament Directors for PGA Tour, and they talk about the exciting finish of the Valspar with Sam Burns earning the 'repeat' win after draining a 32 footer for birdie on the 2nd play-off hole; what it's like on the inside, running a PGA Tour event; her thoughts on talk of rival leagues luring players from PGA...

Ann visits with Tracy West, Tournament Dir., Valspar Championship, about the inner workings of being a Tournament Director on the PGA Tour, the exciting finish at the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook, and her thoughts on other leagues trying to lure players with lucrative purses and different formats. Ann talks with Clive Clark, former European Tour player, former BBC Broadcaster (with Peter Ali...

Ann visits with 4 time NY Times Best-Selling Author Ian O'Connor and they discuss O'Connor's latest biography, 'COACH K, The Rise and Reign of Mike Krzyzewski,' including Coach K's childhood; his time at West Point as a player and later, Coach; his legendary coaching career at Duke; his fall out with Bobby Knight; how Coach K thrived for over four decades in coaching, and much more.

'Sports Innerview' host Ann Liguori connects with Mark Berman, Tournament Director and Owner of the East Coast Women's Pro Golf Tour, a new developmental golf circuit for women. Berman started the circuit in January 2022, holding six tournaments since then with another eight to 10 in the works this summer up and down the East Coast. $150,000 in prize money was distributed in the first six tourname...

Ann catches up with Ian O'Connor, NY Times best-selling author of 'Coach K: The Rise & Reign of Mike Krzyzewski' and they discuss Coach K's childhood, his college playing career, storied coaching career, his fall-out with Bobby Knight and much more. Ann visits with Mark Berman, Tourn. Dir., Owner, East Coast Women's Professional Golf Tour. 

Ann and NY Post Golf Columnist Mark Cannizzaro discuss PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan's 'State of the Game' press conference that took place Tuesday of The Players Championship week, the Player Impact Program, the PGA Tour's transparency issue, Phil Michelson's controversial comments and keen insight into the Saudi Golf League.

Ann examines the Phil Mickelson controversy with Morning Read contributor Alex Miceli, who has harsh words about Phil, writer Alan Shipnuck, whom Phil spoke to, whether he believes Phil's sponsors will return, if Phil's image can recover, Phil's legacy and lots more. 

Ann discusses PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan's 'State of the Game' address from The Players Championship including the Saudi Golf League, Phil Mickelson's controversial comments, the Tour's transparency or lack thereof, and the Player Impact Program. Ann visits with actor/singer Don Most of 'Happy Days' Fame, who has a passion for golf.

Ann catches up with actor/director/singer Don Most, passionate golfer, most known for playing Ralph Malph in the TV hit series, 'Happy Days.' They discuss his success story since the popular TV show, why he's so passionate about golf, what he brings from golf to his everyday life and who's the best golfer from the 'Happy Days' cast.

PGA Professional Keith Stewart, who turned his golf and wagering passion into a new business, readtheline.com , makes a case that betting in golf helps grow the game; shares tips on betting on The Masters; betting on Tiger, on the LPGA Tour and lots more.

Ann connects with Jay Leonard, GM, Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort, about Walt Disney World and the Hotel's 50th Anniversary, the proximity to Walt Disney World Golf courses and his renown career in hotel management, working with both Merv Griffin and Donald Trump.

Ann catches up with Alex Forsyth, PGA, Dir. of Sales & Marketing, Walt Disney World Golf, and with Bruce Gerlander, General Manager, Walt Disney World Golf, as they talk about WDW Golf's 50th Anniversary, the history of Disney Golf which Walt Disney envisioned from the beginning, the great players who won when the PGA Tour stop was there, the nuances of the Palm and Magnolia courses and how Fo...

Ann visits Walt Disney World Golf for their 50th Birthday Anniversary and talks with Jay Leonard, GM, Wyndham Lake Buena Vista and WDW Golf's Alex Forsyth and Bruce Gerlander, about the rich history of WDW Golf, the four properties there, the PGA Tour event that stopped there and all about the 'happiest place on turf.'