Sports Innerview with Ann Liguori

Ann sits down with longtime Royal Birkdale member and Championship Committee member Chris Thompson, who provides an in-depth look at the extensive improvements and modernization of Royal Birkdale ahead of next week’s 156th Open Championship, offering listeners a behind-the-scenes perspective on one of golf’s most iconic venues.

Ann visits with Jason Birnbaum, longtime coach of Chris Gotterup, who has worked with Chris since his teenage years. They discuss Gotterup’s outstanding season, the keys to his development, how playing lacrosse as a youngster helped shape his success on the golf course, and his preparation for defending his title at the Genesis Scottish Open and competing in The Open Championship.

In this edition of Sports Innerview with Ann Liguori, Ann visits with Jason Birnbaum, longtime coach of Chris Gotterup, who has worked with Chris since his teenage years. They discuss Gotterup’s outstanding season, the keys to his development, how playing lacrosse as a youngster helped shape his success on the golf course, and his preparation for defending his title at the Genesis Scottish Open an...

In this edition of Sports Innerview with Ann Liguori, Ann recaps a memorable U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, discusses the PGA Tour’s newly announced competitive model for 2028, and previews the Travelers Championship with Keith Stewart, PGA, and Founder of 'Read the Line.' Ann also visits with Kelley Brooke, LPGA Professional of the Year and Pres., Brooke Management Group, operating and...

On this edition of Sports Innerview with Ann Liguori , broadcasting from the 126th U.S. Open at historic Shinnecock Hills, Ann shares audio highlights from several of the championship contenders during their pre-tournament press conferences. Hear from Rory McIlroy, world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, 2022 U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick, and Brooks Koepka, who captured the title the last time the U...

In this segment of 'Talking Golf with Ann Liguori,' Ann sits down with writer, director, filmmaker, and actor Ed Burns to discuss his latest independent film, Finnegan’s Foursome. Burns shares the inspiration behind writing and directing the movie, his passion for golf, and why he chose to film portions of the story at the breathtaking Carne Golf Links in Belmullet, Ireland. The conversation explo...

In this edition of 'Talking Golf with Ann Liguori,' Ann recaps Nelly Korda’s thrilling victory at the U.S. Women’s Open, sits down with filmmaker and actor Ed Burns to discuss his new film Finnegan’s Foursome, and previews the Travelers Championship with Tournament Director Nathan Grube. 

In this Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori, Ann previews the 126th U.S. Open at historic Shinnecock Hills Golf Club with former Head Professional Jack Druga who worked there from 2007-2022 including during the 2018 U.S. Open. Jack shares inside stories from that 2018 U.S. Open,  playing practice rounds with Tiger Woods, his thoughts on the controversial 2018 U.S. Open setup, the best places to watch...

In this Sports Innerview show, Ann takes an in-depth look at the 126th U.S. Open Championship as golf’s toughest test returns to historic Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Long Island.  Joining Ann is Jack Druga, Head Professional at Shinnecock from 2007-2022, and who was there for the 2018 U.S. Open. Jack shares memorable stories from his years at Shinnecock, including playing practice rounds with Ti...

In this segment, Ann visits with Nathan Grube, Tournament Director of the Travelers Championship, to discuss why the Travelers has become one of the most popular stops on the PGA Tour. Grube shares what makes the tournament special for players and fans alike, the strength of this year’s field, and the continued growth of the event as the PGA Tour’s final Signature Event of the season. They also di...

Broadcasting from the Aronimink Golf Club during PGA Championship week, Ann visits with PGA Professionals Chris Gabriele and Tyler Collet, who each qualified in dramatic fashion to earn spots in the Major Championship as members of the Corebridge Financial Team top 20 PGA Professionals. Both share what it takes to handle the nerves, pressure, and excitement on one of golf’s biggest stages.  Plus,...

Longtime Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee shares his candid opinions on loyalty versus greed in professional golf, whether some players who joined LIV were misguided by agents and advisors, why he never believed LIV’s current business model would succeed long term, his thoughts on Jon Rahm, Bryson Dechambeau, Phil Mickelson, why he thinks the current purse structure on the PGA Tour is not sus...

In this edition of Sports Innerview with Ann Liguori, Ann catches up with Grant Boone, play-by-play commentator for Golf Channel, to discuss Nelly Korda’s major victory at the Chevron Championship, her continued impact on the LPGA Tour, and what her success means for the growth and visibility of women’s golf. Ann also dives into the latest developments surrounding LIV Golf with Brandel Chamblee, a...

Ann sits down with the uber-talented Conor McKeon of the Irish Independent who asks, "How can anyone fly at such altitude and so dangerously low to the ground in the same 20- minute stretch? Never a full moment."

In this post-Masters edition of Sports Innerview with Ann Liguori, Ann looks back on Rory McIlroy’s dramatic repeat win, shares soundbites from his post-Masters press conference, and sits down with the uber-talented Conor McKeon of the Irish Independent who asks, "How can anyone fly at such altitude and so dangerously low to the ground in the same 20- minute stretch? Never a full moment." Plus, a...

In this edition of Sports Innerview, Ann broadcasts from the media building at Augusta National Golf Club, sharing highlights from the Honorary Starters’ press conference, soundbites from players early in Masters week, and explores the top storylines heading into The Masters, along with the timeless beauty of Augusta National, with veteran golf writer, historian, and golf course architect Geoff Sh...

In this edition of Sports Innerview with Ann Liguori, Ann dives deep into Rory McIlroy with Alan Shipnuck, author of Rory, exploring the journey of one of golf’s most compelling and scrutinized superstars. From his prodigious rise as a teenage phenom in Northern Ireland to becoming a global icon and multiple major champion, McIlroy’s story is layered with brilliance, pressure, resilience, and rein...

In this edition of Sports Innerview with Ann Liguori, Ann takes a deep dive with PGA Tour Champions stars Stephen Ames and Steve Flesch on why they love competing on the 50-and-over circuit, the lessons they wish they had learned earlier in their careers, whether Tiger Woods will ever tee it up on the Champions Tour, and the key issues shaping the game today.

Ann sits down with 4-time PGA Tour and 4-time PGA Tour Champions winner Steve Flesch, who has also spent time in the broadcast booth analyzing the game, for an engaging and insightful conversation. Having competed on the PGA Tour Champions for nearly a decade, Flesch shares what he loves most about the “traveling circus” atmosphere, the camaraderie among players, and the unique perspective seasone...

Ann talks golf and music with Pat Monahan, frontman for the band, Train, the Grammy-winning band known for hits, Drops of Jupiter, Soul Sister, Meet Virginia, to name a few. As Train gets ready to embark on their 'Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in The Atmosphere Tour,' Monahan shares his many emotions and stories about the game, what he brings from music to golf, and how his music and the golf world o...

Edward Doyle, Director of Golf at Druids Glen Golf Resort, shares insight into two standout luxury golf experiences in Southeast Ireland — the established parkland elegance of Druids Glen and the highly anticipated new links course at Curracloe Links. Doyle discusses what distinguishes the Neville Hotel Group’s approach to hospitality, from championship-level conditioning and refined accommodation...

Ann visits with Fraser Thomson, Director of Golf at Adare Manor, to discuss preparations for the 2027 Ryder Cup and the growing excitement throughout Ireland as the country readies to host one of golf’s most celebrated events. Thomson shares insight into the meticulous planning behind staging the matches, the championship conditioning of the Tom Fazio–designed course, and what makes Adare Manor su...

Marie Collins of Trump International Golf Links Doonbeg discusses how the team at this spectacular coastal property is preparing to host the Irish Open in September. Collins outlines enhancements to the links layout designed to challenge the world’s best players while preserving the course’s natural character, and she describes how the Village of Doonbeg is embracing the opportunity — with local b...

Ann visits two of Southwest Ireland’s premier links courses while previewing two significant amateur championships on the global golf calendar. At the Arnold Palmer–designed Tralee Golf Links, Ann speaks with Director of Golf David Power about the beauty, challenge, and legacy of the course, along with Tralee’s role in hosting the 2026 Palmer Cup. Ann also turns her attention to historic Lahinch G...

Ann visits two of Southwest Ireland’s premier links courses while previewing two significant amateur championships on the global golf calendar. At the Arnold Palmer–designed Tralee Golf Links, Ann speaks with Director of Golf David Power about the beauty, challenge, and legacy of the course, along with Tralee’s role in hosting the 2026 Palmer Cup. Ann also turns her attention to historic Lahinch G...