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Sports Innerview with Ann Liguori

Ann Liguori
Golf
Ryder Cup
Ireland
Rory Mcilroy
US Open
Concert Golf Partners
Augusta National
Masters Tournament
Adare Manor
PGA Tour
Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
PGA Tour Champions
Amateur Golf
Baseball
Tennis
United States
Oakmont Country Club
PGA Of America
Masters
Bethpage Black

Award-winning sports talk show host, network golf correspondent and author, Ann Liguori, talks with top names in sports, with a heavy emphasis on golf, her passion. Described as "a woman who has transformed sports broadcasting," Ann is a trailblazer in the industry as the first woman to host a call-in sports talk show on WFAN-NY, the first all-sports radio station in the country; one of the 'origi... more

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In this edition of Sports Innerview with Ann Liguori, Ann recaps a memorable U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, discusses the PGA Tour’s newly announced competitive model for 2028, and previews the Travelers Championship with Keith Stewart, PGA... more

On this edition of Sports Innerview with Ann Liguori, broadcasting from the 126th U.S. Open at historic Shinnecock Hills, Ann shares audio highlights from several of the championship contenders during their pre-tournament press conferences. Hear from... more

In this segment of 'Talking Golf with Ann Liguori,' Ann sits down with writer, director, filmmaker, and actor Ed Burns to discuss his latest independent film, Finnegan’s Foursome. Burns shares the inspiration behind writing and directing the movie, h... more

In this edition of 'Talking Golf with Ann Liguori,' Ann recaps Nelly Korda’s thrilling victory at the U.S. Women’s Open, sits down with filmmaker and actor Ed Burns to discuss his new film Finnegan’s Foursome, and previews the Travelers Championship ... more

In this Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori, Ann previews the 126th U.S. Open at historic Shinnecock Hills Golf Club with former Head Professional Jack Druga who worked there from 2007-2022 including during the 2018 U.S. Open. Jack shares inside stories ... more

In this Sports Innerview show, Ann takes an in-depth look at the 126th U.S. Open Championship as golf’s toughest test returns to historic Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Long Island.

Joining Ann is Jack Druga, Head Professional at Shinnecock from 200... more

In this segment, Ann visits with Nathan Grube, Tournament Director of the Travelers Championship, to discuss why the Travelers has become one of the most popular stops on the PGA Tour. Grube shares what makes the tournament special for players and fa... more

Broadcasting from the Aronimink Golf Club during PGA Championship week, Ann visits with PGA Professionals Chris Gabriele and Tyler Collet, who each qualified in dramatic fashion to earn spots in the Major Championship as members of the Corebridge Fin... more

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Ed Burns
Actor, producer, director, writer; filmmaker of Finnegan's Foursome
Independent filmmaker
Episode: 395: Sports Innerview - 6/11/2026 - Ed Burns, Nathan Grube
Nathan Grube
Tournament Director of the Travelers Championship
Travelers Championship
Episode: 395: Sports Innerview - 6/11/2026 - Ed Burns, Nathan Grube
Jack Druga
Former head golf professional at Shinnecock Hills (2007–2022) and US Open participant
Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Evans Scholars Foundation (VP of Development)
Episode: 394: Sports Innerview - 6/2/2026 - Jack Druga
Chris Gabriele
Head golf professional at Old Westbury Golf and Country Club
Old Westbury Golf and Country Club
Episode: 392: Sports Innerview - 5/16/2026 - Chris Gabriele, Tyler Collet
Tyler Collet
Assistant Professional at John's Island Club, Vero Beach, Florida
John's Island Club
Episode: 392: Sports Innerview - 5/16/2026 - Chris Gabriele, Tyler Collet
Brandel Chamblee
Lead analyst for Golf Channel, provocative voice in golf analysis
Golf Channel
Episode: 390: Sports Innerview - 5/9/2026 - Grant Boone, Brandel Chamblee
Grant Boone
Play-by-play voice of the LPGA on Golf Channel and NBC/CBS/ESPN broadcaster
Golf Channel / NBC / CBS / ESPN
Episode: 390: Sports Innerview - 5/9/2026 - Grant Boone, Brandel Chamblee
Conor McKeon
Covers golf for the Irish Independent, on-site in Augusta
Irish Independent
Episode: 389: Sports Innerview - 4/19/2026 - Conor McKeon
Geoff Shackelford
Veteran golf writer, on-course design historian, editor/publisher of The Quadrilateral
Quadrilateral; Golf writing community
Episode: 387: Sports Innerview - 4/11/2026 - Masters Press Conferences, Geoff Shackelford

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Ann Liguori
Host of Talking Golf / Sports Innerview with Ann Liguori; long-standing sports interviewer with expertise in golf, entertainment and business storytelling.

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394: Sports Innerview - 6/6/2026 - FULL - Jack Druga
Q: What were your memories of the 2018 US Open at Shinnecock as head pro there?
It was a massive learning experience—seeing how wind, course setup, and crowd dynamics interact; despite controversy, the championship tested players' strategy and resilience, and the course still presented a true test with fierce winds and firm greens.
395: Sports Innerview - 6/11/2026 - Ed Burns, Nathan Grube
Q: What makes the Travelers Championship distinct in its post-US Open timing and focus?
The event centers on players and families, treating them as customers, with a strong regional collaboration among title sponsor, tour, course, and operator, and a shift to NBC Sports creating new broadcast dynamics.
395: Sports Innerview - 6/11/2026 - Ed Burns, Nathan Grube
Q: What challenges did you face in filming in Ireland, and how did the local community contribute?
The Belmullet community and Karn Golf Club were incredibly welcoming; they supported the shoot, helped with locations like the Karn links, and left a bench as a lasting memory, which became a symbolic element in the film.
395: Sports Innerview - 6/11/2026 - Ed Burns, Nathan Grube
Q: How did Finnegan's Foursome originate for you, and what personal experiences shaped it?
It started from incidents during COVID and a family story about distributing a mother's ashes in meaningful places, which evolved into a film concept about returning to Ireland and intertwining family ties with golf, using character-driven storytelling rather than traditional sports drama.
343: Sports Innerview - 5/31/2025 - Nicholas Callaway
Q: Talk about your childhood.
Nicholas reflects on growing up with Ely Callaway, noting how his father balanced leadership in business with a deep passion for golf, shaping Nicholas's view of entrepreneurship and branding.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sports Innerview

What is Sports Innerview about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A podcast focused on high-profile conversations at the intersection of golf, sports, media, and storytelling. Episodes frequently center on golf culture, major championships, course architecture, and the business of the sport, often pairing players, coaches, journalists, filmmakers, and industry leaders to unpack strategy, leadership, and the evolving landscape of golf and sports media. The show stands out for its deep-dive interview style, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and a strong emphasis on personal journeys, philanthropy, and the wider-than-golf storytelling around courses, events, and iconic moments. Potential listeners will find a mix of technical golf insight, career guidance from industry figures, and human-interest storytelling fra... more

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