Sports Innerview With Ann Liguori

Ann hosts the Golf Ireland panel at the PGA Show with guests Paul McGinley, former PGA Tour, European PGA Tour, Ryder Cup player and Captain; Alison Metcalfe, EVP, Tourism Ireland; and Gary McNeill, Head Pro, Royal Portrush, host of the 2019 and the 2025 Open Championship about golfing in Ireland, the wide variety of links and parkland courses, accommodations, accessibility, hospitality and the soul of the game. Ann talks with John McLaughlin, CEO, North and West Coast Irish Links, about that special region in Ireland, the many fine links courses there, and all it has to offer.

Ann visits with Alexa Phung and Ava Estrella who advanced to compete in the Drive Chip & Putt National Finals on Sunday, April 2, at Augusta National. Phung, 11 years old from Forest Hills, N.Y., will be competing in her third DCP National Finals, and talks about practicing with her older sister Amelie, how playing chess has helped her golf strategy and the 82-year-old veteran she is bringing to Augusta National. Ava Estrella, 15 years old from Brookville, N.Y., will be competing in her first DCP National Finals, and talks about practicing with her older brother and how doing ballet has helped her golf game.

Ann hosts the Tourism Ireland panel at the PGA Show and former PGA Tour player, European Tour player and Ryder Cup captain & player Paul McGinley; Alison Metcalfe, EVP, Tourism Ireland; and Gary McNeill, Head Pro, Royal Portrush, talk about IRELAND golf, having 1/3 the world's links courses, Royal Portrush hosting the 2025 Open Championship, Adare Manor hosting the 2027 Ryder Cip, why Ireland has become such a popular golf destination, why a country so small produces so many of the world's top players, Irish hospitality and 'craic,' how to plan a golf trip there, the soul of Irish golf, and much more.

Ann talks about protecting vision and enhancing sports performance for golfers and all athletes, with Dr. Graham Erickson, renown sports vision optometrist, and Andreas Wolf, President of EyePromise. Learn about MPOD readings and how to gain the edge on the greens, reading the lines better, protecting your eyes from sunlight and glare and over-all tips for improving your vision.

World renown Sports Vision Optometrist Dr. Graham Erickson, on the scientific Advisory Board of EyePromise, educates about the importance of golfers protecting their vision and enhancing sports performance; what lens in sunglasses are best to wear for golf; how EyePromise Vizual Edge Pro eye vitamins help increase pigment in one's retina which enables golfers to judge contrast better; withstand glare situations and recover faster from bright sunlight; what MPOD readings are; and why elite athletes such as Padraig Harrington and professional athletes in MLB, NHL and NFL are taking EyePromise Vizual Edge Pro.

Ann visits the Azores, only a 4 1/2 hour flight from JFK, and talks with Azores Golf Sales & Marketing Director Pilar Melo Antunes about the beautiful golf courses on Sao Miguel Island (Batalha Golf Club and Furnas Golf Club), the scenic beauty of the islands, the volcanic presence, thermal baths and hot springs, the delicious cuisine, culture and fun for the entire family.

Ann shares her experience golfing, dining and sight-seeing in the glorious Azores and Portugal, talking with experts in each area they visited. Learn which courses and areas to visit. Get ready for a fun-filled adventure and hear about the golf, the culture, history and beauty of The Azores and Portugal.

Ann catches up with stage and film actor Alex Hyde White, about his recently released memoir, the ups and downs of his acting career, inside stories about Hollywood, and his long-time love affair with golf.

Ann visits with multi-talented film and TV actor Alex Hyde-White, an avid golfer and sportsman. They discuss his recent memoir, 'In the Volumn: My Life in Film and TV,' including the ups and downs of his long-time acting career; what it was like working with Julia Roberts and Richard Gere in the blockbuster film, 'Pretty Woman;' working with Steven Spielberg; growing up as an athlete; looking back, what he would do over again; and much more.

Ann has a heart to heart with renown singer, songwriter and Mississippi's own Steve Azar, about his life, the ups and downs of his career, and how golf has played a major role in his life.

Ann visits with hit songwriter, singer and producer Steve Azar as he shares stories about the ups and downs of his musical career; his first break in music; his hit songs including 'I don't have to be me til Monday' and 'Sunshine;' why he moved back to Mississippi from Nashville during the height of his career; his musical influences; and how golf has been most 'instrumental' in his career.

Ann visits with Lydia Ko, winner of 2 Major titles and 18 LPGA victories about what she's learned most about herself in the last few years, her excellent 2022 season and designing her own golf shoe. Ann talks with Champions Tour player Jerry Pate about his career, winning the US Open as a rookie and his opinions on LIV Golf and to Jason Deegan of Golf Pass, about top courses to play in the US and beyond. 

Lydia Ko, 17 time LPGA winner and 2 time Major winner, talks about her consistent season, a new golf shoe she's designed and what golf taught her about life ftom an early age.

Ann talks with Frank Nobilo, CBS Sports golf commentator, about the top golf stories of the year.

Ann talks US Open Tennis and shares interviews she has done with Dottie Pepper, on-course golf reporter, CBS Sports; Frank Nobilo, Golf Commentator, CBS Sports; and Veteran golf writer Bob Harig, on the top stories in golf.

Ann talks with Bob Harig, veteran golf writer, SI Golf/Morning Read, about his exclusive interview with Phil Mickelson, Rory's captivating Fed Ex Cup win and lots more.

Ann talks about the US Open and Serena's last Major Championship as she 'evolves' from the game. Christopher Clarey, NY Times tennis writer, joins Ann and they discuss Serena Williams impact in tennis and whether she is the GOAT. New Zealand/Aussie radio correspondent David Worsley joins in and shares his perspective. 

Ann visits with NY Times tennis reporter Christopher Clarey and they discuss Serena Williams, various viewpoints in considering who the GOAT is in women's tennis, her impact, and the women's and men's draw in this US Open.

Ann visits with Dottie Pepper, winner of 17 LPGA Tour titles, two Majors, author and lead on-course golf reporter for CBS Sports. They discuss her start as a golfer, how she meet Mr. Pulver, her book, 'Letters to a Future Champion, My Time with Mr. Pulver,' Joanne Carner shooting her age at her final USGA event, the US Senior Women's Open and her views on PGA Tour vs LIV Golf.

Ann talks about the impact of the legendary Serena Williams, on and off the court, with tennis historian and publisher Randy Walker, as the 23 time Major winner decides to step away from her 28 year pro career. Ann also visits with Damon Goddard, Sports Conditioning and Nutrition Coach for Jordan Spieth, Will Zalatoris and other top athletes, on how he works with elite athletes, maximizing fitness while preventing injuries.