Sports Innerview With Ann Liguori

Ann talks with Lt Col. Dan Rooney about his book, 'Fly Into the Wind: How to Harness Faith and Fearlessness,' and to Jack Nicklaus II, the son of the legendary golfer, and he shares stories from his recent book, 'Best Seat in the House: 18 Golden Lessons from a Father to His Son,' and what it was like growing up as Jack Nicklaus' namesake.

Erin Meagher, CEO, Chillax'n CBD, talks about the connection between CBD and keeping positive mental health.

Ann previews the PGA Championship from Kiawah Island, plays press conferences of Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy as they preview the Major Championship and connects with Erin Meagher, the CEO of Chillax'n CBD, about the connection between CBD and positive mental health.

Ann visits with Tom Pashley, President, Pinehurst Resorts, and discusses the rich golf history of Pinehurst, how the Resort has evolved through the years, Pinehurst #2 and the US Open, The Cradle and what's on the horizon for the famed Resort.

Ann talks with Bob Farren, VP of Golf Course Maintenance, Pinehurst Resorts, about taking care of nine golf courses, getting Pinehurst #2 ready for the U.S. Opens, what it was like working with a variety of legendary golf course designers including Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, Gil Hanse and Tom Fazio.

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Ann shares her exclusive interview with the legendary Gary Player in which he talks about his son Wayne's antics during the Honorary Starter's Ceremony at The Masters; about Hideki Matsuyama's historic win at The Masters and his long-time friendship with Lee Elder, the first black man to play in The Masters; Ann visits with veteran golf writer John Steinbreder about the golf culture in Japan and the impact of Matsuyama's win.

Ann talks with Sid Matthew, the foremost authority on Bobby Jones, about the origin of Augusta National Golf Club and The Masters, its fascinating history and Bobby Jones' role in all of it.

Ann talks about The Masters, visits with Sid Matthew, the foremost authority on Bobby Jones, the origins of Augusta National, The Masters, and Bobby Jones' role in it all. Ann replays an interview she did with Katie Rudolph, the COO of First Tee, Metro NY, who coaches 17-year-old Megha Ganne, invited to play in the Augusta National Women's Amateur and a competitior in four Drive, Chip & Putt competitions.

Erin Meagher, CEO of Beneficial Blends and Chillaxn CBD, talks about CBD and stress.

Ann previews The Masters, reminiesces about the inaugural Augusta National Women's Amateur, talks about stress and CBD with Erin Meagher, the CEO of Beneficial Blends and Chillax'n CBD; and with Evan Schiller, renown golf course photographer, about transitioning from a Pro golfer to a photographer, about playing in the 1986 U.S. Open at Shinnecock and what goes into shooting the best images under the ultimate conditions on golf courses all over the world.

Ann visits with Aaron West, Dir of Golf, Grand Reserve Golf Club in Puerto RIco, and they talk about the diverse golf options on the island, the year-long preparations for the Puerto Rico Open played on the course and Tiger Wood's serious car accident.

Ann talks with Jeff Willenberg, Dir. of Golf, TPC Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico, about the rich history of Dorado Beach; Chi Chi Rodgriguez, it's most famous golfer who lived there for years and all about the improvements to the course and property.

Ann talks about Golf in Puerto Rico and all the Island has to offer with JP Polo, the Dir of Creative Strategy for Discover Puerto Rico; Aaron West, the Dir. of Golf at Grand Reserve Golf Club and Jeff Willenberg, the Dir. of Golf at TPC Dorado Beach.

Ann talks with Evan Schiller, renown golf course photographer, on his playing in the 1986 U.S. Open at Shinnecock, on transitioning from a golf pro to a golf course photographer, the key to getting the perfect shot, which courses he has photographed the most throughout the world and much more.

Ann continues her series on CBD with Beneficial Blends CEO, Erin Meagher, as they discuss CBD’s role with athletic recovery. Ann talks about the mission of the US Adaptive Golf Alliance with USAGA Founder/CEO, EQ Sylvester, connecting disabled individuals to the game of golf.

Ann pays tribute to her Mom, Cecilia Liguori, who passed away on Monday, March 8, and dedicates a song to her. She’ll discuss her inspiring Mom, a woman ahead of her time, in more detail, in a future show. Ann continues her series on CBD with Beneficial Blends CEO, Erin Meagher, as they discuss CBD’s role with athletic recovery. Ann talks about the mission of the US Adaptive Golf Alliance with USAGA Founder/CEO, EQ Sylvester, connecting disabled individuals to the game of golf.

JP Polo, Chief Creative Strategist for 'Discover Puerto Rico' joins Ann and they talk about the wide variety of golf options in Puerto Rico, the Puerto Rican Open PGA Tour event, the fine culinary on the island and all that the Commonwealth has to offer the golfer and non-golfer.

Ann talks with EQ Sylvester, the Founder and CEO of the U.S. Adaptive Golf Alliance (USAGA) about their mission to include golfers with disabilites in the fabric of golf, providing instruction, clinics and tournaments. The USAGA is made up of 38 member organizations, 40,000 disabled golfers, 26% wounded veterans. They talk about the USAGA's recent book 'The Power of Golf - the Game's Positive Impact on the Lives of the Disabled' and the paragolf movement. 

Ann talks with former Rutger’s Head Basketball Coach Gary Waters about his book, ‘Ten Principles of a Character Coach,’ his career turning programs around at Kent St., Rutgers and Cleveland State and how he maintained being a ‘character Coach’ in the winning-at-all-costs world of college hoops.