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Ann Liguori is an icon in sports broadcasting. She's the owner, host and executive producer of the award-winning Sports Innerview syndicated cable series and archives; she was the first female to host her own call-in sports talk show on WFAN-NY, the first all-sports radio station; and she was an original host of her own series on the Golf Channel. A trailblazer, Ann has covered 26 Masters, dozens of other Major Championships, and tournaments, over 40 U.S. Tennis Championships, multiple Olympics, and a variety of other major sporting events. Talking Golf with Ann Liguori airs seasonally on WFAN-NY and her podcast, Golf Innerview, is distributed via audioboom, and The First Call Golf Business Platform.Her dedicated and insightful coverage of these and other events have earned her a number of accolades, including the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association's national Winnie Palmer Award; a Gracie Award recipient for her Talking Golf show; two dozen Telly Awards for Sports Innerview; numerous Int'l Network of Golf (ING) radio and podcast awards; and she was the Headliner Award recipient from American Women in Radio & TV. Ann's new book —"LIFE ON THE GREEN: Lessons and Wisdom from the Legends of Golf,” is a dream collection of insights and life lessons from some of the most compelling characters and champions in the game's history. Unfiltered and topical, Liguori presents her engrossing conversations with Tom Watson, Bernhard Langer, Nancy Lopez, Dottie Pepper, Amy Alcott, Gary Player, Ben Crenshaw, Jan Stephenson, Padraig Harrington, Annika Sorenstam, Renee Powelland Jack Nicklaus, and relates how these esteemed competitors and gallery favorites have navigated their lives on and off the course. Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)
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Ann and golf legend Gary Player analyze Rory McIlroy's historic Masters win, hole by hole, and it's impact.
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 looks back on Rory McIlroy's historic Masters win, finally completing the career Grand Slam. Ann and Gary Player, 1 of 6 in the exclusive 'Career Grand Slam' Club, discuss Rory's roller coaster Final Round and the impact Rory's win will have on his future and golf over-all.
Ann interviews Evin Priest, who with Tiger Woods' former caddie Steve Williams, wrote 'Together We Roared: Alongside Tiger for his Epic Twelve-Year, Thirteen-Majors Run'
Ann interviews long-time golf journalist/historian Bill Fields at Augusta National, previewing the Masters final round leaderboard and the compelling storylines.
Ann broadcasts from The Masters and previews what should be an epic Final Round, as Rory McIlroy hopes to win a Masters title and finally capture the Career Grand Slam. Ann interviews Evin Priest, who with Tiger Woods' former caddie Steve Williams, wrote 'Together We Roared: Alongside Tiger for his Epic Twelve-Year, Thirteen-Majors Run.' Ann interviews long-time golf journalist/historian Bill Fields about the Masters final round leaderboard and the compelling storylines.
The CBS Sports Radio Golf Analyst on The Masters, Could this year's Ryder Cup be more heated than usual (?), Her book "Life on the Green" + more
Scott talks Runnin Utes & Utah Spring FB with Bill Riley, The Masters with Ann Liguori, Utah Jazz & NBA with Sarah Todd, PFL fight night & Airing of Grievances with Scott Mitchell, NBA Tank Race Update, What Scott misses most about playing football + more
Scott talks Runnin Utes & Utah Spring FB with Bill Riley, The Masters with Ann Liguori, Utah Jazz & NBA with Sarah Todd, PFL fight night & Airing of Grievances with Scott Mitchell, NBA Tank Race Update, What Scott misses most about playing football + more
Ann with Joe Highsmith on his road to the Masters, learning from vets, and the challenges of the Augusta course.
Live from Augusta Georgia, Ann Liguori is joined by Rafael Campos and Joe Highsmith.
Ann is joined by first time Masters competitor Rafael Campos to talk his journey and his pride in his heritage!
The principal focus of this podcast episode resides in the compelling conversation with Ann Liguori, who introduces her latest literary endeavor, "Life on the Green: Lessons and Wisdom from the Legends of Golf." Through an engaging dialogue, we explore various facets of golf, including its accessibility for women and the evolving relationship between professional golf and amateur players. Liguori articulates her vision for the future of golf, advocating for course designs that accommodate female golfers while also emphasizing the importance of fostering a positive and supportive golfing community. We delve into the significance of mentorship and the role of golf as a rehabilitative tool for individuals facing personal challenges. Ultimately, this episode serves as a profound reflection on the transformative power of golf, underscoring its potential to unite and inspire across diverse demographics.Links referenced in this episode:paintedhillsnaturalbeefamazonannliguori.comstandupandplayfoundationtalkinggolfwithann.comCompanies mentioned in this episode: Painted Hills Natural Beef LPGA U.S. Open Stand up and Play Foundation Max Togasella Anthony Netto This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
In today's discourse, we are privileged to engage with the esteemed Ann Liguori, a luminary in the realm of sports broadcasting and author of the recently published work, "Life on the Green: Lessons and Wisdom from Golf Legends." This episode delves into the profound insights gleaned from her interviews with twelve iconic figures in the golfing world, encompassing both male and female champions. Each legend imparts unique wisdom that transcends the sport, touching upon themes of perseverance, positivity, and the significance of hard work. We explore the intricacies of Liguori's own journey, marked by resilience and an unwavering commitment to excellence in a historically male-dominated field. This conversation promises to offer listeners not only an understanding of the golfing experience but also invaluable life lessons that resonate far beyond the fairways.Links referenced in this episode:wfanwestonkiapaintedhillsbeef.comannliguori.comamazon.comCompanies mentioned in this episode: Oregon Crab Commission Paintedale's Natural Beef Westin Birdieball Ann Liguori Foundation American Cancer Society Masters USA Today Golf Channel This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
Joe and Tom welcome Ann Liguori, a leader in sports broadcasting, as the first woman to host her own sports talk show on WFAN 660 AM with her “Hey Liguori, What's the Story?” call-in sports show, which aired for over 25 years. They discuss Ann's incredible career, starting at USA Today before working with the ABC Radio Sports Network, which brought her to WFAN and the Golf Channel, where she hosted her own shows and interviewed countless celebrities. They delve into Ann's role as a golf correspondent covering the majors and various PGA Tour and LPGA Tour events, as well as the current state of both men's and women's golf. Ann also discusses her most recent book, Life on the Green: Lessons and Wisdom from Legends of Golf, which is available now and features stories from twelve legends of golf, including Jack Nicklaus and Padraig Harrington. The CUSP Show is hosted by Joe Favorito (@Joefav) and Tom Richardson (@ConvergenceTR) and produced by Karthik Iyer (@bykarthikiyer), Freddie Walker (@freddiewalks), LJ Holmgren (@LJ_Holmgren), and Danny Hagenlocher (@DhColumbiaSPS), with social media efforts led by Pragna Prasanna, Breah Banks, and Lissa Ruiz. Links: https://www.instagram.com/theannliguori/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-liguori-b6b7307/ https://x.com/annliguori?lang=en https://www.amazon.com/Life-Green-Lessons-Wisdom-Legends/dp/1578269784
TV and radio personality, author and philanthropist Ann Liguori joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about her new book Life on the Green
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Ann talks about the PGA Tour finale, the Tour Championships, the LPGA FM Championship, the Curtis Cup, and previews the Presidents Cup and the Solheim Cup. Ann visits with Hall of Famer Renee Powell, on the work that Clearview Golf Club & the Powell Education Center are doing to promote diversity in the game. And Ann connects with Adam Schupak of Golf Week at Eastlake Golf Club for the final round of the Tour Championship.
Ann connects with Adam Schupak of Golf Week, who's covering the Tour Championship at Eastlake Golf Club, as they discuss the Tour finale and Scottie Scheffler's extraordinary year.
Ann visits with Hall of Famer Renee Powell, and they discuss how she overcame racism throughout her life, and the work that Clearview Golf Club & the Powell Education Center in Canton, Ohio, are doing to promote diversity in the game.
Ann connects with Martin Dempster, Golf Columnist, The Scotsman, as they discuss the AIG Women's Open Championship at St.Andrews, the leaderboard heading into the Final Round, the historic course, the village of St. Andrews, and how the R&A has improved the Women's Open Championship.
Ann talks BMW Championship, Fed Ex Cup playoffs, and AIG Women's Championship. Ann connects with Martin Dempster, Golf Columnist, The Scotsman about the AIG Women's Open Championship at St. Andrews, and with Damon Hack, Co-Host, Golf Today, Golf Channel; Golf Interviewer, NBC Sports about highlights from the golf season, Fed Ex Cup playoffs and more.
Ann visits with Damon Hack, Co-Host, Golf Today, Golf Channel; Golf Interviewer, NBC Sports, about highlights from the golf season, what he thinks about the Fed Ex Cup playoffs, his selection for "Player of the Year" and more.
Ann talks Fed Ex St. Jude Championship, Women's Scottish Open, U.S. Amateur, and Ann visits with Zoe Ridgway, Championship Dir., AIG Women's Championship at St. Andrews, and talks to Alex Miceli, Sr. Writer, Morning Read, about top issues in golf, including LIV Golf-PIF negotiation status and whether low scoring is good for golf?!
Ann talks with Zoe Ridgway, Championship Dir., AIG Women's Open Championship at St. Andrews, about the historic venue, the Americans in the field and the R&A's commitment to women's golf.
Ann talks with Alex Miceli, Sr Writer, Morning Read, about his thoughts on whether there will ever be a deal between PGA Tour and the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), and if all the low scoring in golf is good for the game.
Ann talks about Lydia Ko's Olympic Gold medal performance which earned her the final point to get into the LPGA Hall of Fame. Ann talks with veteran golf writer Ron Sirak, winner of the PGA of America Lifetime in Journalism Award, about Lydia Ko's career and the success of Olympic Golf with a mixed-gender event on the horizon for the 2028 Summer Olympics. Ann visits with renown actor/excellent golfer Alex Hyde White about his passion for golf, similarities between acting and golfing, and working with the likes of Steven Spielberg and Julia Roberts.
Ann visits with renown actor/excellent golfer Alex Hyde White about his passion for golf, similarities between acting and golfing, working with the likes of Steven Spielberg and Julia Roberts, and working in the Pro Shop of a golf club Bubba Watson owns.
Ann talks with veteran golf writer Ron Sirak, winner of the PGA of America Lifetime in Journalism Award, about Lydia Ko's Gold Medal, getting into the LPGA Hall of Fame, the difficulty of getting into the LPGA Hall of Fame, her career, and the success of Olympic Golf with a mixed-gender event on the horizon for the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Brian and Bob welcome Ann Liguori into the show as they discuss her new book Life on the Green: Lessons and Wisdom from Legends of Golf.
Brian and Bob continue to look at the latest happenings around golf and visit with The Caddie and Ann Liguori.
Ann talks about the final round of the men's Olympic Golf competition which was going on 'live' during the show. Bob Harig, golf writer, SI Golf, joins her from Le Golf National, outside of Paris, to talk about how fans and players are embracing these Olympics, how an Olympic medal may weigh in on 'Player of the Year' voting, why Olympic Golf should be a team competition; Ann discusses gender parity at these Olympics with former NBC host/correspondent Jane Hanson, who visited the Olympics the first week.
Ann talks with Bob Harig, golf writer, SI Golf, who joins her from Le Golf National, outside of Paris, to talk about how fans and players are embracing these Olympics, how an Olympic medal may weigh in on 'Player of the Year' voting, why Olympic Golf should be a team competition, and more.
Ann discusses gender parity at these Olympics and how these Paris Olympics have set themselves apart from previous Olympic Games with former NBC host/correspondent Jane Hanson, who visited the Olympics the first week.
Ann talks about golfing in Ireland, the Olympic men's and women's tourney in Paris, and all the top stories in golf. Ann connects with Alison Metcalfe of Tourism Ireland on best way to plan a golf trip to Ireland; and to Jack Milko, SB Nation, on his Irish experience.
Ann connects with Adam Schupak, Sr. Writer, Golf Week, at Royal Troon, Scotland, to talk about the Open Championship.
Ann talks with Mark Lamport Stokes, long-time golf journalist, about Tiger missing the cut, why he continues to play; if Rory McIlroy, who missed the cut, will ever win another Major; and about the R&A trying to not go crazy with the amount of prize money at the Open Championship.
Ann talks about the Open Championship at Royal Troon, previews final round, and brings on Adam Schupak, Sr. Editor, Golf Week, and Mark Lamport Stokes, Reuters, to talk about the Major Championship, the unusual leaderboard, and the stars who did not make the cut.
Ann talks about how much she likes the fact that the PGA chose Keegan Bradley as the 2025 Ryder Cup Captain with updates on the Scottish Open, the Evian Championship, the Kaulig Companies Championship and LIV Golf Andalucia. Ann visits with Barney Adams, golf entrepreneur, and Bryan Karns, Dir., 2025 Championship Dir., Ryder Cup.
Ann visits with golf club/shaft entrepreneur Barney Adams about creating clubs and shafts through the years, how distance sells, and what he thinks about the 'rolling back the golf ball' concept.
Ann interviews Bryan Karns, Championship Dir., 2025 Ryder Cup, about the surprise pick of Keegan Bradley as Captain of the US Ryder Cup Team, and what goes into the preparation for Bethpage Black hosting the Ryder Cup.
Ann talks with top golf instructor Tom Patri about how teaching has changed because of new technology and more depth of talent.
Ann visits with singer/songwriter Javier Colon, winner in the first season of 'The Voice,' about his musical career and passion for golf.
Ann talks about Bernhard Langer playing his final DP World Tour event and other top golf stories; connects with Javier Colon, who won 'The Voice' in its first season, about his golf game and musical journey; and to nationally-renown golf instructor Tom Patri about the changes in golf instruction and the depth of talent.
Ann catches you up on the leaderboards of the PGA Tour Rocket Mortgage Classic, the LPGA Tour Dow Championship; talks with Hank Thompson, Sr. Dir., U.S. Senior Open Championship at Newport Country Club in Newport, Rhode Island; and with adaptive golfer Max Togisala, previewing the U.S. Adaptive Open
Ann talks with Hank Thompson, Sr. Dir., US Senior Open Championship, at Newport Co Club, on the final round which, at the time, was delayed due to fog; about the leaderboard; the history of the club and about Hank's extensive career with the USGA.
Hour 1 The Rangers are on the brink of elimination after last night's loss at the Garden. Boomer said they played well the first two periods, but once again the Panthers outplayed them in the third period. Boomer said it is not over by a long stretch. Boomer said there is no way Matt Rempe will be in the lineup tomorrow night. Panarin is completely missing in action. Igor has been amazing and anyone questioning his performance is ‘an idiot', according to Boomer. Jerry is here for his first update of the day and starts with the sounds of the Rangers loss at MSG. The Yankees beat the Angels and Aaron Judge had a HR. The Mets actually won a game and JD Martinez homered. Francisco Lindor went 4-for-4. Ozzie Guillen said he actually asked Angel Hernandez if he was drunk during a game. In the final segment of the hour, we have an update on the story of the woman who got pissed at Jason and Kylie Kelce for not taking a pic with her. The woman did come out and apologize. Hour 2 Mets reliever Jorge Lopez said he was saying that he was the worst teammate, not that the Mets were the worst team. Something got lost in translation. The Mets had a positive day yesterday with a win over the Diamondbacks and Francisco Lindor going 4-for-4. We took some calls from disappointed Rangers fans. The Panthers seem to want the puck more in the puck battles. Jerry returns for an update, but first Boomer wonders what's going on with Darren Waller in regards to retiring or not. He put out a song yesterday that people are mocking on social media. Jerry starts with the sounds of Sam Rosen as the Rangers lose to the Panthers. The Yankees beat the Angels as Juan Soto hit a 3 run triple. The Mets beat the Diamondbacks. Harrison Bader had an interesting answer for Mount Rushmore of NY athletes. Pete Alonso doesn't know what to think of the Jorge Lopez situation. The Mavericks beat the Timberwolves and advance to the NBA finals to play the Celtics. In the final segment of the hour, Gio said somebody threw up in the bathroom sink or dumped a bowl of granola. Hour 3 A caller said Evan Roberts is bringing in his beard today for everybody to see. Gio thinks Evan is ripping him off as he has his mullet in a bag in his office. We took some calls on the Rangers losing and going down 3-2 in the series to the Panthers. A caller said the Rangers need to suit up Precious Achiuwa (that's a callback to Boomer wanting more Precious in the Knicks series). Ann Liguori calls in to talk about her and Gio going into the Suffolk County Hall of Fame. Jerry returns for an update and starts with the sounds of the Rangers losing to the Panthers. Darren Waller dropped a new song and video yesterday about his divorce. Jerry compares his sound to Post Malone's. In the final segment of the hour, we talked about Gio's induction into the Suffolk County Hall of Fame. Hour 4 The Florida Panthers have figured out how to keep Panarin from being a real factor in the series. We took a bunch of calls from Rangers fans. One guy said Joe Benigno jinxed Panarin before the series started. Jerry returns for his final update of the day but first we talked about Al tweeting that he isn't going to restaurants anymore. He is sick of getting mediocre food for high prices. We also saw videos of Al on the beach. He has very skinny legs. Jerry has audio of a woman calling to see how much a private plane costs as the $400 ticket for American Airlines is too expensive. Juan Soto talked about all the Yankees fans in L.A. at the Angels ballpark. JD Martinez hit a HR and the Mets won a game, beating the Diamondbacks 3-2. The Moment of The Day involves an update guy being teased as a serial killer. In the final segment of the week, tomorrow is June. Lenny Kravitz revealed he's been celibate for 9 years now as part of his spiritual journey.
A caller said Evan Roberts is bringing in his beard today for everybody to see. Gio thinks Evan is ripping him off as he has his mullet in a bag in his office. We took some calls on the Rangers losing and going down 3-2 in the series to the Panthers. A caller said the Rangers need to suit up Precious Achiuwa (that's a callback to Boomer wanting more Precious in the Knicks series). Ann Liguori calls in to talk about her and Gio going into the Suffolk County Hall of Fame. Jerry returns for an update and starts with the sounds of the Rangers losing to the Panthers. Darren Waller dropped a new song and video yesterday about his divorce. Jerry compares his sound to Post Malone's. In the final segment of the hour, we talked about Gio's induction into the Suffolk County Hall of Fame.