Sports Innerview with Ann Liguori

Ireland’s golf landscape is buzzing with momentum — from the Palmer Cup and Walker Cup to the Irish Open and an exciting wave of course openings leading into the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor. In this edition of Sports Innerview, Ann visits with leading voices shaping Ireland’s vibrant golf scene, offering previews of upcoming championships, evolving destinations, and new experiences awaiting trav...

Ann talks with 9-time PGA Tour Champions winner Stephen Ames, about what he likes most about playing on the 'over 50' circuit, on his unusual geographical journey in golf, growing up on the island of Trinidad & Tobago, his opinions on Tiger playing on the PGA Tour Champions, about all the money on the PGA Tour, and much more. 

Ann visits with Nicky Conlan, Managing Director of Brittas Bay, who, with his father, acquired the renowned The European Club, originally owned and designed by Pat Ruddy and located about an hour south of Dublin. Conlan shares updates on the property’s transformation into Brittas Bay under the direction of golf architect Kyle Phillips. He discusses his family’s roots in golf, the vision for a pay-...

Aaron Stewart, Senior Vice President of Sports & Event Marketing for Hilton Grand Vacations and Executive Director of the HGV Tournament of Champions, taking place at Lake Nona Co Club, the week of Jan. 26, talks about the exclusive, limited field of the LPGA Tour’s season-opening event, the depth of talent on the LPGA, the unique celebrity field that distinguishes the tournament, and the impa...

Ann showcases the wide range of recreational experiences at the historic Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, highlighting golf, outdoor pursuits, and the resort’s classic elegance. She is joined by Kalen Whitney, Golf Superintendent, and Lloyd Van Horn, General Manager, who offer insight into the Resort's rich history and many guest experiences. The episode als...

Step inside one of the most exclusive golf events of the year as Ann Liguori teams up with U.S. Ambassador to Ireland Ed Walsh for a powerhouse evening at the Ambassador's Residence in Dublin.  This episode brings you front-row access to golf icons Padraig Harrington and Paul McGinley as they deliver bold insights on The Irish Open's rising global profile, Ryder Cup leadership, rivalry, and legacy...

Ann plays highlights from the historic 'Golfing Ties between the U.S. and Ireland' reception/panel that took place Nov. 20, 2025 at the U.S. Ambassador to Ireland, Ed Walsh's Residence in Dublin, Ireland. The program features comments by Ireland Minister of Sport, Media & Culture, Patrick O'Donovan; Ann's conversations with golf greats Padraig Harrington and Paul McGinley; and segments from ad...

Bernhard Langer, the most successful player on the PGA Tour Champions with 47 victories and 12 Major titles, talks about the unique format of the Skechers World Champion's Cup, the key to his longevity and drive through the decades he's been playing, and the strong competition amongst his peers on the Champions Tour.

Ann talks with Michael Wolf, co-author, 'The Golf Courses of Seth Raynor,' as they discuss the genius of Seth Raynor, his extensive work in a relatively short period of time, Raynor template holes, his background working with Charles Blair MacDonald, and much more.

Ann talks with Michael Wolf, co-author, 'The Golf Courses of Seth Raynor,' as they discuss the genius of Seth Raynor, his extensive work in a relatively short period of time, Raynor template holes, his background working with Charles Blair MacDonald, and much more.

Ann visits with Kalen Whitney, Superintendent/Dir. of Golf, at Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa, in Whitefield, New Hampshire, about the historic resort, the 9 hole course designed by Ralph Barton, who worked with renown golf course architect Seth Raynor, and the many sports activities available to families, year-round.

Ann interviews Patrick O'Donovan, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media of Ireland, whom she sat down with on the Saturday afternoon of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. They discuss his team's trip to this Ryder Cup, what they learned for their preparations for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor, in County Limerick, where the Minister is from, and much more. Ann repla...

Ann interviews Patrick O'Donovan, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media of Ireland, on the Saturday afternoon of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, as they discuss his team's trip to this Ryder Cup, his observations, and their preparations for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor, in County Limerick, where the Minister is from.

Ann guests on Kelly Elbin's 'Musings on Golf' show as they recap the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black and Europe's 15-13 win over the United States.

Ann broadcasts from the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black and discusses top storylines of both the U.S. Team and the European Team with Greg Allen, Golf Correspondent, RTE Radio, Ireland. Ann talks about U.S. Ryder Cup Captain Keegan Bradley's success story with his college golf coach, Frank Darby. Frank was Coach of the St. Johns University golf team and recruited Keegan to play there. 

Ann previews the Ryder Cup, the home course advantage that Bethpage Black gives Ryder Cup USA; downplays what many are expecting to be a 'hostile' crowd in NY; the leadership qualities of both Captains; and Scottie Scheffler, world # 1 needing a strong Ryder Cup performance after going 0-2-2 at Marco Simone in 2023. 

Ann visits with Don Rea, President of the PGA of America, about the upcoming 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, the PGA itself, and his own story about becoming a PGA member in his early thirties.

Ann talks with veteran sports writer Hank Gola, author of 'Ryder Cup Rivals: The Fiercest Battles for Golf's Holy Grail,' and Ann visits with Don Rea, President, PGA of America, on the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, the PGA itself, and Don's own story of becoming a PGA member in his early thirties. 

Ann talks about various 'Ryder Cups' with veteran sportswriter Hank Gola, author of 'Ryder Cup Rivals: the Fiercest Battles for Golf's Holy Grail.'

Ann talks with Bill Byrne, Sr. VP, Global Sales, Aer Lingus, about Ireland's growth in golf tourism, industry and culinary in the past 20 years and what Aer Lingus Airlines has to offer  to and from the U.S. to Ireland. Ann talks with Hank Gola, author of 'Ryder Cup Rivals, the Fierest Battle for Golf's Holy Grail,' as we reminesce about the various Ryder Cups we've covered. 

Ann talks with Steve Flink, Hall of Fame tennis journalist, about the 'Big Three' Rivalry in men's tennis, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, and the Chris Evert - Martina Navratilova on-court rivalry and off-court, long-time friendship.

Ann shares a conversation she had with sisters Phung, Amelie and Alexa, extraordinary teenagers from Forest Hills, N.Y., who excel on and off the golf course; and with Steve Flink, Hall of Fame tennis journalist, about the 'Big Three' Rivalry in men's tennis, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, and the Chris Evert - Martina Navratilova on-court rivalry and off-court, long-time friendsh...

Ann visits with Randy Walker, Publisher, New Chapter Media, writer/editor, WorldTennisMag.com , on the 2025 U.S. Open Tennis Championship, and the USTA dedicating this Tennis Championship to Althea Gibson, and Randy's re-release of Althea's autobiography, 'Althea Gibson: I Always Wanted to be Somebody.' Ann shares an interview she did with New Jersey's own Megha Ganne, who won the 2025 U.S. Women'...

Ann shares her conversation with Megha Ganne, winner of the U.S. Women's Amateur, how she got through the grueling week of competition, how she balances golf, studies, and her social life at Stanford, her wish to turn pro after she graduates from Stanford and more.

Ann visits with David Cone, 5-time World Series Champion and Baseball Analyst, ESPN and YES Network, on his passion for golf, what he brings from baseball to golf, who he'd pick to play in his favorite foursome, and top baseball memory.