Sports Innerview with Ann Liguori

Ann has an in-depth conversation with 3-time Major winner & 2021 European Team Ryder Cup Captain Padraig Harrington about his disappointment with Henrick Stenson, joining the LIV Golf league after signing as Captain of the European Ryder Cup Team, shares strong opinions about LIV Golf and what made him decide not to join LIV Golf, and the keys to his long-term success on the course.

Ann visits with former LPGA Commissioner Charles Mechem, who was an Advisor to Arnold Palmer and to Jack Nicklaus. He shares stories about these two icons in golf and the keys to their success, on and off the course.

Ann visits with adaptive golfer Tracy Ramin, competing in the USGA's first-ever US Adaptive Open at Pinehurst this week. They talk about overcoming a near-fatal accident years ago and committing himself to teaching golf to adaptive players, playing and competing in golf with a prosthetic leg, working with the USGA for years to help make their first US Adaptive Championship.

Ann talks with Tourism Ireland VP Alison Metcalfe about the JP McManus Pro Am that took place at Adare Manor outside of Limerick, Ireland, in which Tiger participated. They talk about the Irish Open which was held at Mt. Juliet, about the many Irish golf professionals who are excelling on Tour, and the best strategy to plan a trip to the Emerald Isle.

Ann interviews Ken Goodwin, the Secretary and Historian at Prestwick Golf Club, in SW Scotland, where The Open Championship originated and was played there 24 times between 1860 and 1925. Ken takes you through the Club's fascinating history, Ol Tom Morris' involvement and much more.

Ann talks with Ken Goodwin, the Secretary and Historian at legendary Prestwick Golf Club in SW Scotland, about Prestwick hosting the first 24 Open Championships and the role Ol' Tom Morris played in it. Ann talks with Rob Labritz, living his dream while playing on the Champions Tour.

Ann catches up with Rob Labritz, a rookie on the PGA Tour Champions, and his 'Cinderella Story,' living the dream. He tied for 4th in his first Senior US Open.

Ann talks with best-selling author Larry Olmsted about his book 'Fans: How Watching Sports Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Understanding;' how golf fans are taking to LIV golf; and about a recent media golf trip to SW Scotland, including play at Dundonald, Royal Troon, Prestwick and Western Gailles.

Mark Cannizzaro, Sports Columnist, NY Post, talks about the PGA Tour's response to LIV Golf and calls it 'too little, too late.' Ann and Mark also look at the Final Round of the Traveler's Championship.

Andy Bessette, VP, Travelers, previews the Travelers Championship, June 22-26, and the many top players competing who played in the U.S. Open; memories from last year's 8-hole play-off; the charity efforts of the Travelers Championship and lots more.

Mike Whan, CEO, USGA, on his highlights of US Open week, his first as CEO of USGA; the rich history of The Country Club, Brookline, Mass; USGA's reasoning on allowing LIV Golf players to play US Open this year and what would have to change in that landscape for USGA to deny those players from playing in the 2023 US Open; and about the USGA development program in the works.

Ann connects with USA Today columnist Christine Brennan on the Saudi-funded LIV Golf, sportswashing, greed vs morality, USGA's decision on allowing Phil Mickelson and others play the US Open and much more.

Ann plays parts of Tiger Woods' press conference from early in the week at the PGA Championship in Tulsa, Oklahoma, his reaction to Phil Mickelson withdrawing from the PGA Championship and his thoughts on their difference of opinion on the PGA Tour, and Ann shares her in-depth interview with Alan Shipnuck, author of the unauthorized biography on Phil.

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.