Talking Golf with Ann Liguori

Ann talks about Phil Mickelson’s preparation for the US Open, his chances to make this September’s Ryder Cup team; Ann visits with Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, Founder of Folds of Honor, about Patriot Golf Days fundraiser and his career as both a fighter pilot and Class A Golf Professional. Ann talks with Jack Nicklaus II, the eldest son of the legendary golfer, about stories in his book, ‘Best Seat in th...

Ann chats with Buddy Darby, Master Developer of Kiawah Island, on the history of the golf resort, on the 1991 Ryder Cup ‘War on the Shore,’ his thoughts on whether Phil Mickelson can win his 6th Major Championship and about his newest project, Christophe Harbor on St. Kitts. 

Ann chats with veteran sportswriter Mike Purkey about his memories of covering the 1991 ‘War on the Shore’ Ryder Cup on The Ocean Course on Kiawah Island; whether Phil Mickelson can maintain his focus and one shot lead in the PGA Championship going into Sunday’s Final Round to become the oldest Major Champion and his thoughts on the Super League.

Ann previews the final round of the PGA Championship, connects with veteran sportswriter Mike Purkey about his memories of covering the 1991 Ryder Cup 'War on the Shore' on the Ocean Course on Kiawah Island and visits with Kiawah Island Developer Buddy Darby about the history of the Ocean Course and Phil Mickelson's inspiring play.

Ann visits with Nathaniel Crosby, son of legendary entertainer Bing Crosby, as they talk about his Captaining two winning US Walker Cup teams, playing golf with his Dad, his Nanny, a professional golfer, who taught him golf and growing up at the Crosby Clamback.

Ann visits with Nathan Grube, Tournament Dir., Travelers Championship, as they preview the PGA Tour event in Cromwell, Ct., June 24-27.

Ann previews the PGA Championship and then connects with Nathan Grube, Tournament Director of the Travelers Championship. Ann visits with Nathaniel Crosby, son of the legendary Bing Crosby, who shares stories of playing golf with his dad and being the captain of two winning Walker Cup teams.

Ann visits with Brad Worthgton, the Dir. of Golf, Pound Ridge Golf Club, about the only Pete Dye design in New York; what makes the course so difficult, some of the celebrities he’s taught; and shares a putting tip to work on distance control.

Ann visits with Brandel Chamblee of the  Golf Channel and they discuss the entities that are trying to lure top players from the PGA Tour, the PGA Tour’s reaction to it; his opinion on the Player Impact Program and lots more.

Ann talks about the Walker Cup, the Wells Fargo PGA Tour event, visits with Brad Worthington, Dir. of Golf, Pound Ridge, who shares tips on putting, distance control and talks about Pound Ridge, the only Pete Dye-design in New York. Ann catches up with Brandel Chamblee of the Golf Channel and asks his opinions on the Premier Golf League, the PGA Tour’s $40 million Player Impact Fund, whether he th...

Ann visits with Renee Powell, LPGA, PGA, former Tour Player, who earned an Honorary Doctorate degree at St. Andrews and they recently named a Residence Hall after her. Renee talks about diversity and inclusion in golf, overcoming obstacles, how to remain focused on the course, and much more.

Ann visits with Alison Metcalfe, Exe VP, Tourism Ireland, about planning your future golf trip to Ireland, suggestions on planning your itinerary, the culinary excellence, tips on what to do in addition to golf and enjoying the ‘craic.’

Ann talks about playing at Pinehurst Resorts in North Carolina and the latest news in golf including Pine Valley inviting women members for the first time. Ann connects with Alison Metcalfe, Exe. VP, Tourism Ireland, about planning your future golf trip to the Emerald Isle, where to play, whether you may need proof of a vaccine, Ireland’s culinary excellence and the ‘Craic;’ and Ann visits with PG...

Ann catches up with Stewart Cink, who at 47, notched 2 wins so far this season and talks about what he does, physically and mentally, to be at his best; his thoughts on trying to qualify for the Ryder Cup team; his family and legacy. 

Ann catches up with Stewart Cink, who at 47, notched 2 wins so far this season and talks about what he does, physically and mentally, to be at his best; his thoughts on trying to qualify for the Ryder Cup team; his family and legacy. Ann also connects with Wayne Buchen of Applied DNA Sciences, about the counterfeit culture with sporting goods. 

Ann gets an exclusive interview with Gary Player and he opens up about the controversy surrounding his son Wayne’s conduct at the Honorary Starter’s Ceremony at The Masters, on reports that Augusta National may ban Wayne from attending future Masters, on son Marc’s comments, on his friendship with Lee Elder, on Hideki Matsuyama’s historic win and more.

Veteran golf writer & author John Steinbreder talks about the golf culture in Japan in light of Hideki Matsuyama’s historic win and Gary Player opens up about the controversy involving his son Wayne at this year’s Honorary Starter’s ceremony at The Masters, his friendship with Lee Elder and lots more!

Ann shares her thoughts on The Masters and previews the Final Round, connects with veteran golf writer Ron Sirak and visits with the ‘Putt Doctor,’ Dr. Craig Farnsworth, who talks about his former student, Hideki Matsuyama, who takes a 4 shot lead into the Final Round. They also discussed Dustin Johnson’s putting, who didn’t make the cut, and Nick Faldo’s 3rd Master’s title, of which Craig was a b...

Ann talks with LPGA & PGA certified instructor Katie Rudolph, about her student, Megha Ganne, the 17-yr-old from New Jersey, who was 1 of 82 amateurs invited to play in the Augusta National Women’s Amateur this past week. Megha has competed in four Drive, Chip, Putt National Finals and played a practice round on Friday at Augusta National with the rest of the amateurs. Katie Rudolph is also the CO...

Ann visits with Sid Matthew, the foremost authority on Bobby Jones, about the origins of Augusta National, the origins of The Masters and Bobby’s role in all of it.

Ann previews The Masters; talks with Katie Rudolph, who coaches Megha Ganne, one of the 82 amateurs invited to play in the Augusta National Women’s Amateur; and visits with Sid Matthew, the foremost authority on Bobby Jones, co-founder of The Masters and co-designer of Augusta National, as they talk about the origins of Augusta National and The Masters and tells compelling stories about Bobby Jone...