Sports Innerview with Ann Liguori

Ann catches up with tennis legend Stan Smith on his 50 years at Sea Island Resort on Hilton Head Island, how pro tennis has changed from his playing days, on the similarities and differences of tennis and golf, his top memories from the RBC Heritage pro-ams he's played in, and the phenomenal success of his Stan Smith Adidas shoe.

Ann talks with Warren Bottke, PGA Master Professional, Developmental Coach of Brooks Koepka (coached Koepka from age 10-18), about earning Golf Digest Best Teachers in Florida honor for the 12th straight year,  about when he knew Koepka could compete on the PGA Tour, on what makes Koepka a 4-time Major winner, physically and mentally and much more.

Ann has a wide-ranging heart-to-heart chat with 2-time Masters winner Bubba Watson, who opens up about his struggles, overcoming pressure and his own expectations, how he now deals with anxiety and stress; what led to parting ways with long-time caddie, Teddy Scott; on what he learned about himself as Vice Captain on the 2016 Ryder Cup team; on helping out at the 2021 Solheim Cup; his mindset abou...

Ann has an in-depth conversation with 2-time Masters Champ Bubba Watson on his recent book, on his overcoming anxiety, on his priorities and game. And Ann interviews Grant Waite, former Tour player, current Coach, about the difference between coaching top male and female pros and much more.

Ann connects with former NBA center Chris Dudley, on the highlights of his 16-year career in the NBA, how he managed to play pro ball as a diabetic, the work he's doing as Chairman of the Board of Diabetomics with making antibody tests accessible to all, and looking back on his run for Governor of Oregon.

Ann visits with Ashleigh Bryant, Partner Executive, Tagmarshal, helping golf operators manage course traffic, about the 'pace of play' issue in golf and how her experience as a contestant on the 'Survivor' TV Show, has lifted her game.

Ann visits with Ashleigh Bryant, Partner Executive, Tagmarshal, helping golf operators manage course traffic, about the 'pace of play' issue in golf and how her experience as a contestant on the 'Survivor' TV Show, has lifted her game; and Ann connects with former NBA center Chris Dudley, on his 16-year career in the NBA, how he managed to play pro ball as a diabetic, the work he's doing as Chairm...

Ann talks with retired Surgeon Dr. Leslie Ray Matthews about the importance of Vitamin D, proper dosages and why the hormone is crucial for good health and to fight COVID 19.

Ann talks with Dr. Leslie Ray Matthews, who has spent a life-time and his own money, researching Vitamin D, on the importance of the hormone for over-all good health, to combat Covid-19; and Ann visits with Hunter Bremer of Biolyte, 'IV in a Bottle,' on electrolytes, hydration and the top sports drinks on the market.

Ann connects with Alison Metcalfe, Exe. VP, Tourism Ireland, about Ireland's ' Push the Green Button' campaign to jumpstart tourism in Ireland after the pandemic and urge American tourists to book their trips and tee times in 2022, early.

Ann catches up with best-selling author Tom Coyne about his recent golf trip to  Ireland with actor, passionate golfer, Bill Murray. Their adventure focused mostly in the Northwest and North of Ireland, golfing some of the most memorable links courses and enjoying the Irish hospitality and craic along the way, often times with Bill Murray and his family, taking over the microphone.

Ireland is open for tourism and Ann talks about Golfing in Ireland with an up-date from Catherine Martin, Ireland's Minister of Tourism; catches up with Alison Metcalfe, Exe VP, Tourism Ireland, on the Ryder Cup and Open Championship returning to Ireland; and chats with best-selling author, Tom Coyne, who visited Ireland this past summer with none other than actor Bill Murray.

Ann talks with Dr. Michael Bhatt, Chiropractor for the PGA Tour and Champions Tour, and certified by Titleist Performance Institute, about common sports injuries with golfers, how to overcome and treat, and the importance of good posture from an early age.

Ann talks with Hunter Bremer, Dir. of Golf Partnerships, BIOLYTE, about the importance of hydrating, electrolytes, and BIOLYTE's scientifically-formulated, balanced blend of electrolytes. 

Ann discusses the importance of staying hydrated with Hunter Bremer, Dir. of Golf Partnerships, BIOLYTE; and chats with Dr. Michael Bhatt, Chiropractor for the PGA Tour and Champions Tour and certified by Titleist Performance Institute, about common sports injuries with golfers, how to overcome and treat, and the importance of good posture from an early age.

Ann caught up with Catherine Martin, Ireland's Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, and they discuss Ireland's 'Green Button Campaign,' encouraging U.S. travelers to press the 'Green Button' and book a golf trip to the Emerald Isle for 2022. With over 1/3 of the world's natural links courses, and over 400 golf clubs, Ireland awaits you with great golf and lovely Irish h...

Ann meets Bernard Gallacher, 8 time Ryder Cup player and 3 time European Ryder Cup Captain, and gets his fascinating insight on the European perspective of the importance of the Ryder Cup, what made Seve Ballesteros the ultimate Ryder Cup player and his most memorable Captain's pep talk. 

Ann visits with Gary Van Sickle, Correspondent for Morning Read, after the U.S. dominated the European Team in the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits and they discuss the keys to the American's performance, the sharp play of the 6 rookies on the team, Steve Stricker's future, Rory McIlroy's heartfelt interview and why the Ryder Cup is the best competition in sports.

Ann recaps U.S. Ryder Cup win at Whistling Straits and discusses the dominant performance of the Americans with Gary Van Sickle and Alex Miceli of Morning Read/ S.I.com/golf and gains insight on the European perspective with Bernard Gallacher, 8-time Ryder Cup player and 3-time Ryder Cup Captain of the Europeans.

Ann Liguori talks with Alex Miceli about the significance of the U.S. Ryder Cup Team's record-breaking 19-9 win over the European Team; whether he thinks Steve Stricker will 'Captain' the U.S. Ryder Cup team in Rome in 2023 and if Padraig Harrington will 'Captain' again; the strong play by the Ryder Cup 'rookies;' if the Brooks Koepka-Bryson DeChambeau feud is over; Rory McIlroy's struggle; and wh...

Ann talks Ryder Cup history with Martin Davis, Publisher of 'The Ryder Cup: Golf's Grandest Event: A Complete History,' and visits with Brett Cocanougher of Blue Delta Jeans, which the U.S. Ryder Cup team wore on the Wednesday evening of Ryder Cup festivities.

Martin Davis talks about his new coffee table book, 'The Ryder Cup, Golf's Greatest Event, A Complete History,' about the origin of the Ryder Cup, correcting the year the Ryder Cup started, as the extensive research he gathered proves that the Ryder Cup started in 1926, not 1927; the top Ryder Cup teams; what makes the biennial event so special and much more.

Ann talks with Matt Newman, Sr. Editor of Morning Read/Sports Illustrated, about the great State of Wisconsin, cheese, beer, the challenges of Whistling Straits and which Ryder Cup team may shine.

Ann talks with Christopher Clarey, NY Times Tennis Correspondent, about his new book, 'The Master: The Long Run & Beautiful Game of Roger Federer. It details Roger Federer's life, on and off the court, his style of play that earned him 20 Grand Slam titles, his personality, his business side and the team around him that helped make him one of the most recognizable athletes in the world.