Sports Innerview With Ann Liguori

Ann catches up with Tracy West, Tournament Dir., Valspar Championship, one of two female Tournament Directors for PGA Tour, and they talk about the exciting finish of the Valspar with Sam Burns earning the 'repeat' win after draining a 32 footer for birdie on the 2nd play-off hole; what it's like on the inside, running a PGA Tour event; her thoughts on talk of rival leagues luring players from PGA Tour and more.

Ann visits with Tracy West, Tournament Dir., Valspar Championship, about the inner workings of being a Tournament Director on the PGA Tour, the exciting finish at the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook, and her thoughts on other leagues trying to lure players with lucrative purses and different formats. Ann talks with Clive Clark, former European Tour player, former BBC Broadcaster (with Peter Aliss) and course designer who recently designed Dumbarnee Links in Scotland, a public links lay-out near St. Andrews.

Ann visits with 4 time NY Times Best-Selling Author Ian O'Connor and they discuss O'Connor's latest biography, 'COACH K, The Rise and Reign of Mike Krzyzewski,' including Coach K's childhood; his time at West Point as a player and later, Coach; his legendary coaching career at Duke; his fall out with Bobby Knight; how Coach K thrived for over four decades in coaching, and much more.

'Sports Innerview' host Ann Liguori connects with Mark Berman, Tournament Director and Owner of the East Coast Women's Pro Golf Tour, a new developmental golf circuit for women. Berman started the circuit in January 2022, holding six tournaments since then with another eight to 10 in the works this summer up and down the East Coast. $150,000 in prize money was distributed in the first six tournaments.

Ann catches up with Ian O'Connor, NY Times best-selling author of 'Coach K: The Rise & Reign of Mike Krzyzewski' and they discuss Coach K's childhood, his college playing career, storied coaching career, his fall-out with Bobby Knight and much more. Ann visits with Mark Berman, Tourn. Dir., Owner, East Coast Women's Professional Golf Tour. 

Ann and NY Post Golf Columnist Mark Cannizzaro discuss PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan's 'State of the Game' press conference that took place Tuesday of The Players Championship week, the Player Impact Program, the PGA Tour's transparency issue, Phil Michelson's controversial comments and keen insight into the Saudi Golf League.

Ann examines the Phil Mickelson controversy with Morning Read contributor Alex Miceli, who has harsh words about Phil, writer Alan Shipnuck, whom Phil spoke to, whether he believes Phil's sponsors will return, if Phil's image can recover, Phil's legacy and lots more. 

Ann discusses PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan's 'State of the Game' address from The Players Championship including the Saudi Golf League, Phil Mickelson's controversial comments, the Tour's transparency or lack thereof, and the Player Impact Program. Ann visits with actor/singer Don Most of 'Happy Days' Fame, who has a passion for golf.

Ann catches up with actor/director/singer Don Most, passionate golfer, most known for playing Ralph Malph in the TV hit series, 'Happy Days.' They discuss his success story since the popular TV show, why he's so passionate about golf, what he brings from golf to his everyday life and who's the best golfer from the 'Happy Days' cast.

PGA Professional Keith Stewart, who turned his golf and wagering passion into a new business, readtheline.com, makes a case that betting in golf helps grow the game; shares tips on betting on The Masters; betting on Tiger, on the LPGA Tour and lots more.

Ann connects with Jay Leonard, GM, Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort, about Walt Disney World and the Hotel's 50th Anniversary, the proximity to Walt Disney World Golf courses and his renown career in hotel management, working with both Merv Griffin and Donald Trump.

Ann catches up with Alex Forsyth, PGA, Dir. of Sales & Marketing, Walt Disney World Golf, and with Bruce Gerlander, General Manager, Walt Disney World Golf, as they talk about WDW Golf's 50th Anniversary, the history of Disney Golf which Walt Disney envisioned from the beginning, the great players who won when the PGA Tour stop was there, the nuances of the Palm and Magnolia courses and how Foot Golf has become so popular.

Ann visits Walt Disney World Golf for their 50th Birthday Anniversary and talks with Jay Leonard, GM, Wyndham Lake Buena Vista and WDW Golf's Alex Forsyth and Bruce Gerlander, about the rich history of WDW Golf, the four properties there, the PGA Tour event that stopped there and all about the 'happiest place on turf.'

Ann visits with John McLaughlin, CEO, North West Coast Irish Links, and Alan Maloney, Owner, Mt Falcon Estate in NW Ireland, and they talk about what North West Ireland has to offer; Ireland's approach to get young people engaged in the game, the quality of the culinary experience in Ireland and Actor Bill Murray's stay at Mt Falcon Estate.

Ann talks with Alison Metcalfe, VP, Tourism Ireland, and Niall Gibbons, CEO, Tourism Ireland, on Ireland being open for tourism; on why there are so many Irish golf champions; on Royal Portrush hosting the 2025 Open Championship; on Adare Manor hosting the 2027 Ryder Cup; on suggested Hidden Gems to play; on attractions and things to do after golf; and the much-improved culinary experience in Ireland.

Ann catches up with 87-years-young Pat Boone and they discuss his role in the film, 'The Mulligan,' in theatres in April; the key to his success and longevity, recording over 2300 songs in different genres and still going strong; the morality of golf; his incredible experience playing Augusta National with nephew, LPGA Commentator Grant Boone; and great stories about Alice Cooper, Lee Trevino, Gary Player, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus.

Ann visits with Alison Metcalfe, VP, and Niall Gibbons, CEO, Tourism Ireland; John McLaughlin, Pres., North & West Coast Links Golf Ireland and Alan Maloney, Owner, Mount Falcon Estate, about Ireland's Green Button Campaign: 'Ireland is Open for Business,' Irish golf, culinary experiences, why Ireland produces so many top players, and more. And Ann chats with the legendary Pat Boone, singer, actor, TV personality, spokesperson, composer, writer, motivational speaker, on his latest film, 'The Mulligan;' the secret to his longevity at 87; and his many memorable golf experiences.

Ann talks with Mike Whan, CEO, USGA, about how the ProMedica partnership with the US Women's Open came about; what it means for women's golf; the creation of the U.S. Adaptive Open Championship which will take place July 18-20 at Pinehurst #6; how he prioritizes the many issues facing golf; his thoughts on the US Open for the men at Country Club of Brookline; his relationship with LPGA Commissioner Molly Marcoux Samann; and the transition has been, moving from Florida to New Jersey. 

Ann visits with Bobby Barnes, PGA, Dir. of Golf, Innisbrook Resort, Palm Harbor, Florida, and they discuss what makes the Copperhead course so challenging, the Snake Pit (holes 16-18); why the players love playing The Valspar championship; why many golfers think the Island Course is more challenging than Copperhead; and his background as a former Pro at Walt Disney Golf.

Ann talks with Michael Williams, Managing Dir., Innisbrook Golf Resort & Spa, about Copperhead, the Island course, the news about Innisbrook building a short course and homes where the North Course is now located; Course Architect Larry Packard and his 'Double Doglegs;' Packard's Stealhouse; the Spa; and about the other Salamander properties.