Sports Innerview With Ann Liguori

Ann connects with long-time LPGA star Christina Kim about her longevity on LPGA Tour, her thoughts on the shocking news that the PGA Tour and DP World Tour are partnering with the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), and her work with PXG promoting golf for women. 

Ann visits with Colin Burns, former GM, Winged Foot, about his LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT Award from Prince Albert of Monaco

Ann previews the U.S. Women's Open with Steve Eubanks, long time golf journalist, editor, author and LPGA Historian.

Ann broadcasts from the U.S. Open at the Los Angeles Country Club. She has an in-depth conversation with Greg Allen of RTE Sport Radio in Ireland about the merger announcement between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Saudi Public Investment Fund that rocked the sports world. Ann visits with long-time caddie Rick Wynn about the unique Los Angeles Country Club and who may emerge as the 2023 U.S. Open winner.

Ann talks with Lauren Thompson of NBC Sports Golf Next, about their experience playing in the BMW Charity Pro Am, the Korn Ferry tourney, the surprising news of the PGA Tour/DP World Tour/Saudi PIF merger,  and their US Open picks.

Ann discusses all the stunning news about the merger between PGA Tour, DP World Tour and the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), bringing in Bob Harig, Golf Columnist, Sports Illustrated Golf.com, and they discuss all sides of the biggest story in golf.

Ann visits with three top women in golf: Michelle Wie, former LPGA star and golf influencer; LPGA Hall of Famer Betsy King; and LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan.

Ann talks to Mike McGovern, Tournament Director of the BMW Charity Pro Am, about the popular Korn Ferry tourney in Greenville, S.C.

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.