Sports Innerview With Ann Liguori

Ann visits with Randy Walker, Publisher, New Chapter Media, writer/editor, WorldTennisMag.com, on the 2025 U.S. Open Tennis Championship, and the USTA dedicating this Tennis Championship to Althea Gibson, and Randy's re-release of Althea's autobiography, 'Althea Gibson: I Always Wanted to be Somebody.' Ann shares an interview she did with New Jersey's own Megha Ganne, who won the 2025 U.S. Women's Amateur title at Bandon Dunes. 

Ann shares her conversation with Megha Ganne, winner of the U.S. Women's Amateur, how she got through the grueling week of competition, how she balances golf, studies, and her social life at Stanford, her wish to turn pro after she graduates from Stanford and more.

Ann visits with David Cone, 5-time World Series Champion and Baseball Analyst, ESPN and YES Network, on his passion for golf, what he brings from baseball to golf, who he'd pick to play in his favorite foursome, and top baseball memory.

Ann talks with Jason Birnbaum, Dir. of Instruction at Manhattan Woods in Nyack, N.Y., about his PGA Tour star pupil, Chris Gotterup. Ann visits with David Cone, 5-time World Series winner, Baseball TV Analyst for ESPN and YES Network, about his passion for golf and the similarities between a pitching motion and the golf swing. And Ann and Golf Insider Dan Rapaport, Skratch, opine about the Fed Ex Cup playoff format and U.S. Ryder Cup team picks. 

Ann shares her conversations with former NFL Quarterback, Super Bowl Champ, Joe Theismann, and with Alex Lifeson,  Hall of Fame guitarist for the band, RUSH, about what they've been working on and their passion for golf.

Ann interviews the legendary Alex Lifeson, Hall of Fame guitarist for RUSH, passionate golfer, about the iconic band RUSH, his new work with 'Envy of None,' his favorite golf foursome with music buddies, what he brings from music to golf, pale ale, and much more.

Ann talks with former Super Bowl winning QB Joe Theisman about playing in his 35th American Century Celebrity Tournament, the similarities between football and golf, and who to watch in the upcoming NFL season.

Ann talks about JJ Spaun, winner of the U.S. Open, the Travelers Championship, the KPMG Women's PGA Champ Minjee Lee; and winning a second Gracie Award; visits with course architect Gil Hanse on his refurbishing both the Lower Course and Upper Course at Baltusrol; talks with Keith Stewart, PGA Member and Founder, Read the Line, about the top stories in golf; and with Aaron Straub, VP, Operations, Concert Golf Partners.

Ann broadcasts from the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club in Pa. Ann talks with Paul Alexander, Host/Anchor, KDKA Radio and 93.7 The Fan, about the difficulty of Oakmont, what makes it so special, and stories about the beloved Arnold Palmer. Ann visits with Hall of Famer, Ernie Els, who won his first Major title at the 1994 U.S. Open at Oakmont, and shares his memories of that win and the brutal test the course presents, in addition to his opinions on a variety of issues in golf.

Ann visits with Aaron Straub, Sr. VP of Operations, Concert Golf Partners about the company's strategy, their new acquisition of New Seabury n Cape Cod, what sets them apart from other owners and operators and the current popularity of golf.

Ann talks with Hall of Famer Ernie Els, about his first Major victory, the 1994 U.S. Open title at Oakmont Country Club; his thoughts on the USGA not going to Monday for an 18 hole play-off, which was changed years ago; the dominance of Scottie Scheffler on the PGA Tour; and how Ernie, now 55, stays sharp on the PGA Tour Champions.

Ann talks with Don Rea, Pres., PGA of America; Dr. Jeff Poplarski, the Performance & Recovery Dir. of 7 USGA Championships each summer; and Nicholas Callaway, co-editor and co-publisher of 'The Unconquerable Game: Ely Callaway on the Game of Golf, Business, and Life.'

Ann visits with Nicholas Callaway, co-editor and co-publisher of 'The Unconquerable Game: Ely Callaway on the Game of Golf, Business, and Life,' about Nicholas' Dad, Ely, the Founder of Callaway Golf, how the Big Bertha driver revolutionized the golf biz, and business wisdom from Ely, who ran several companies before founding Callaway Golf in his 60's.  

Ann visits with Links Magazine Editor George Peper about the LINKS Top 100 golf courses in the world, as voted on by course atchitects; Nathan Grube, Tournament Dir., Travelers Championship; and Hal Sutton, winner of 14 PGA Tour titles, the 1983 PGA Championship and 2 time Player Championship winner, about a variety of topics including if he feels if money is ruining pro men's golf. 

Ann visits with Links Magazine Editor George Peper about the LINKS Top 100 golf courses in the world, as voted on by course atchitects; Nathan Grube, Tournament Dir., Travelers Championship; and Hal Sutton, winner of 14 PGA Tour titles, the 1983 PGA Championship and 2 time Player Championship winner, about a variety of topics including if he feels if money is ruining pro men's golf. 

Ann and Gary Player discuss Rory McIlroy's rollercoaster Masters win and Player, 1 of the now 6 male players in the career grand slam club, talks about the impact of Rory's win.  Ann interviews Evin Priest, co-author with Tiger's former caddie Steve Williams, their new book, 'Together We Roared.' 

Ann asks golf legend Gary Player, who has played in over 50 Masters, to share his insight on the mental strength, nerves control, and resilience it took Rory McIlroy to finally win his first Masters title, and capture the Career Grand Slam. 

Ann talks with Evin Priest, co-author with Steve Williams, Tiger's former caddie, 'Together We Roared: Alongside Tiger for his Epic Twelve-Year, Thirteen-Majors Run' about their most successful partnership, why they didn't speak to each for  over a decade, how they reconciled, and great anecdotes from their friendship and 13 Major Titles

Joe Highsmith, Masters rookie, shares his joy and strategy about playing in his first Masters. He talks about planning to play a practice round with his good friend, Freddie Couples, who will be playing in his 40th Masters, and how Augusta National sets up for his game as a left hander.

36-year-old Rafael Campos of Puerto Rico shares his excitement on playing in his first Masters, how he has approached his preparation for Augusta National, how winning the Bermuda Championship changed his life, and playing for a bigger purpose.