Sports Innerview With Ann Liguori

Ann talks with Caila Roberts, the Tournament Director of the Mizuho Americas Open, the new LPGA tourney at Liberty National in Jersey City, NJ. Roberts talks about the unique tournament that also showcases top junior players from the Am. Junior Golf Assoc., the incredible play of Rose Zhang in her pro debut and about her own success from AJGA intern to Tournament Director.

Ann catches up with LPGA star Michelle Wie West, Host of the LPGA Mizuho Americas Open at Liberty National in Jersey City, NJ, June 1-4, 2023, and she opens up about her career, her life after the LPGA Tour, and hopes for more progress for the female players in terms of TV coverage and prize money.

Ann talks with Alex Beach, Playing & Teaching Pro at Westchester Co. Club, about qualifying for his fifth straight PGA Championship, sixth over-all, in the 'Team of 20,' finishing in the top 20 of the PGA Professional Championship; about what he's had to overcome in his inspiring journey and his expectations to make the cut.

Ann talks about playing Marco Simone Golf Course in Rome, Italy, the course that will be hosting the 2023 Ryder Cup, Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2023, as part of the golf package of Costa Cruise Line, the official cruise line of the Ryder Cup. Ann talks with Scott Knutson, VP, Sales & Trade Marketing, Costa Cruises NA., about the 7-day Mediterranean cruise that offers the opportunity to play 3-4 golf courses at various ports. Ann also discusses the preparations being done in advance of the 2023 Ryder Cup, Italy's first Ryder Cup, with Gian Paolo Montali, General Director, 2023

Scott Knutson, VP of Marketing & Sales, Costa Cruise Lines, talks about Costa Cruise Lines being the official Cruise Line of the Ryder Cup, their golf offerings in ports throughout Europe, including the opportunity for golfers to play Marco Simone, the course outside of Rome, hosting the Ryder Cup, Sept. 29- October 1.

Ann talks with Alex Miceli of SIGolf.com about the issue of LIV Golfers playing the Major Championships and the Ryder Cup and about the threat of LIV Golf creating their own women's tour.

Ann has an exclusive interview with LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan and they cover a wide range of topics including the possibility of the LPGA Tour merging with the Ladies European Tour and whether she's heard from LIV Golf.

Ann talks with Adam Schupak, Sr. Writer, GOLFWEEK, on PGA Tour's Zürich Classic interesting pairings, the surprising teams that did not make the cut, the perks on winning the team competition and about the 'slow play' controversy.

Ann talks with long-time network TV golf commentator Grant Boone, who has covered the LPGA for 23 years, on the tradition of the first Major on the women's Calender, on the Chevron Championship leaderboard, on the growth in prize money on the LPGA Tour and the threat of LIV Golf.

Ann visits with former PGA Tour pro and former CBS golf commentator Gary McCord, now co-host with Peter Kostis of 'Off their Rockers,' on You Tube, and he shares stories of his days at CBS, how he got hired, what led to his exit from Masters coverage in 1994, his opinions on the PGA Tour tournament changes with elevated events and increased prize money and on LIV Golf.

Ann talks with Bob Casper, son of legendary golfer Billy Casper, about the Masters, the LIV players in the field, and his childhood growing up as Billy Casper's son. Craig Humphries, golf reporter for The Sports Animal radio show, details the Masters field and he and Ann share their picks.

Ann visits with Bob Casper, co-host of the 'Real Golf Radio' show with Brian Taylor, and 1 of 11 children of legendary golfer, the late Billy Casper. He shares what it was like growing up as Billy Casper's son, where he was when his Dad won The Masters in 1970, why he feels his Dad was underappreciated at the top of the game, about having his son and grandson here at Augusta National this week, who he's picking to win The Masters and why he's not in favor of LIV Golf.

Ann replays Classic interviews she has done with legends Jan Stephenson and Gary Player. Jan Stephenson looks back on her career as the face of the LPGA in her early years on the Tour and her reaction when she finally got the phone call from Nancy Lopez that she got voted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2019. Gary Player talks about his legendary career, his passion for daily work-outs, and his reaction to his son Wayne's antics at Augusta National in 2021 during the Honorary Starters ceremony.

Ann talks about the new competitive model that PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan announced during the Players Championship, the details of the 'elevated' events, the huge increase in prize money, and what its impact may be for lower ranked players. Ann plays portions of press conferences from both Commissioner Jay Monahan and Rory McIlroy as they discuss the 2024 plan.

Ann visits with John Simpson, former Executive at IMG who was the Business Manager for Bernhard Langer, Vijay Singh and Nick Faldo, and is the Founder of the On Course Foundation, using golf to help wounded, injured and sick military veterans. They discuss the early days at IMG with Arnold Palmer; how John has overcome his own disability of having polio as a child; his thoughts on the division in golf, PGA Tour vs LIV Golf; and the great work of his On Course Foundation.

Ann broadcasts from the Arnold Palmer Invitational at BayHill in Orlando, Florida, and talks with veteran golf writer Gary Van Sickle about the PGA Tour's changes for 2024 featuring reduced fields and no-cuts in various tourneys; visits with Alexa Phung and Eva Estrella, two girls from Long Island who will be competing in the Drive Chip & Putt National Finals at Augusta National on April 2; and with Ken Boehner, CEO/Pres., Arnold and Winnie Palmer Foundation, on the great work of the Foundation and 'Arnie's Army Legacy Experience,' showcasing The King's letters, artifacts, & memorabilia from Latrobe. 

Ann talks with Ken Boehner, CEO/Pres., Arnold and Winnie Palmer Foundation, on the great work of the Foundation which recently donated $250,000 to Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children; and on 'Arnie's Army Legacy Experience,' showcasing The King's letters, artifacts, & memorabilia from Latrobe. 

Ann talks about the future of the PGA Tour's Honda Classic with Exe. Dir Emeritus Ken Kennerly, and about the transformation of PGA National and their six golf courses, including the Champion Course which hosts the Honda Classic.

Ken Kennerly, the Executive Director Emeritus of the Honda Classic, talks about the PGA Tour event going forward, as Honda's sponsorship ends this year; how the tourney has positively impacted the community through the years; and the special venue that is PGA National.

Ann chats with John McLaughlin, CEO, North & West Coast Links Golf, about the incredible Irish golf experience, courses to play in the North and West, how best to plan your next golf trip and much more.