Explore every episode of the podcast Talking Golf with Ann Liguori

Ann guests on Joe Beningo's show on WFAN to discuss controversial 2 stroke penalty assessed on Bryson DeChambeau in second round of the 2026 Open Championship. 

In this edition of Talking Golf with Ann Liguori, Ann visits with Jason Birnbaum, longtime coach of Chris Gotterup, who has worked with Chris since his teenage years. They discuss Gotterup’s outstanding season, the keys to his development, how playing lacrosse as a youngster helped shape his success on the golf course, and his preparation for defending his title at the Genesis Scottish Open and competing in The Open Championship.

Ann sits down with longtime Royal Birkdale member and Championship Committee member Chris Thompson, who provides an in-depth look at the extensive improvements and modernization of Royal Birkdale ahead of next week’s 154th Open Championship, offering listeners a behind-the-scenes perspective on one of golf’s most iconic venues.

In this edition of Talking Golf with Ann Liguori, Ann visits with Jason Birnbaum, longtime coach of Chris Gotterup, who has worked with Chris since his teenage years. They discuss Gotterup’s outstanding season, the keys to his development, how playing lacrosse as a youngster helped shape his success on the golf course, and his preparation for defending his title at the Genesis Scottish Open and competing in The Open Championship.

Ann also sits down with longtime Royal Birkdale member and Championship Committee member Chris Thompson, who provides an in-depth look at the extensive improvements and modernization of Royal Birkdale ahead of next week’s 154th Open Championship, offering listeners a behind-the-scenes perspective on one of golf’s most iconic venues.

In this edition of 'Talking Golf 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 in Cromwell, Ct., and the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine in Minnesota.  Ann's guests are Keith Stewart, PGA, and Founder of 'Read the Lines' and Kelley Brooke, LPGA Professional of the Year and Pres., Brooke Management Group, operating and managing Bethpage, Montauk Downs and Harbor Links, who defends the reputation of Long Island golf fans and much more.

In this edition of Talking Golf with Ann Liguori, Ann previews the final round of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills and shares soundbites from some of the game’s top players recorded at the start of championship week. She visits with Mark Cannizzaro of the New York Post to break down the leaderboard and the contenders vying for the title, and looks ahead to the Travelers Championship with Travelers Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Andy Bessette, discussing why the Hartford-area event continues to be one of the PGA Tour’s most popular and player-friendly stops.

On this edition of Talking Golf with Ann Liguori, Andy Bessette, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Travelers, talks about how the company has embraced the Travelers Championship’s spot on the PGA Tour schedule,  right after the U.S. Open; what makes the event one of the most fan-friendly and player-friendly stops on the PGA Tour; and how lessons learned from golf, carry over into the culture at Travelers and influence the way the company serves its customers and communities.

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 with Tournament Director Nathan Grube. 

In this edition of Talking Golf, Ann previews the 126th U.S. Open at legendary Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, as the championship returns to one of golf’s most demanding and historic venues June 18-21. Founded in 1891 and one of the five founding clubs of the USGA, Shinnecock will host the U.S. Open for a sixth time, adding another chapter to its remarkable legacy.  

Ann is joined by Jack Druga, who served as Head Professional at Shinnecock from 2007-2022 and was at the center of the action during the memorable 2018 U.S. Open. Jack shares behind-the-scenes stories about playing practice rounds with Tiger Woods, his inside perspective on the controversial 2018 setup that had players complaining about course conditions, where spectators can find the best vantage points around Shinnecock, and which players are best suited to handle the challenges of this iconic links-style test.

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 Financial Team top 20 PGA Professionals. Both share what it takes to handle the nerves, pressure, and excitement on one of golf’s biggest stages. 

Plus, Jordan Spieth shares what completing the career Grand Slam would mean to him, and what shots matter most at Donald Ross-designed Aronimink. And Matt Fitzpatrick reflects on his sensational season.

In this edition of Talking Golf with Ann Liguori, Ann focuses on the latest developments surrounding LIV Golf and the growing questions about its future. Her guest, longtime Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee shares his candid opinions on loyalty versus greed in professional golf, whether some players who joined LIV were misguided by agents and advisors, why he never believed LIV’s current business model would succeed long term, his thoughts on Jon Rahm, Bryson Dechambeau, Phil Mickelson, why he thinks the current purse structure on the PGA Tour is not sustainable, and much more.

It’s a compelling, thought-provoking conversation on the state of professional golf and where the game may be headed.

In this week's episode of Talking Golf with Ann Liguori, Ann shares highlights from the Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation dinner and charity outing, reflects on Matt, and younger brother Alex Fitzpatrick’s team victory at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, shares insight on LIV Golf, and is joined by Grant Boone of Golf Channel to discuss Nelly Korda’s commanding major win at the Chevron Championship and what it means for the women’s game.

In this post-Masters edition of Talking Golf with Ann Liguori, Ann recaps Rory McIlroy’s dramatic repeat win, shares soundbites from his post-Masters press conference, and sits down with the uber-talented Conor McKeon of the Irish Independent who asks, "How can anyone fly at such altitude and so dangerously low to the ground in the same 20- minute stretch? Never a dull moment."

Plus, a look at LIV Golf and the growing speculation around its long-term funding.

Rory McIlroy made more history, becoming the fourth player to win back to back Masters titles. It was another roller coaster week for McIlroy, who gave up a record six shot lead in the third round. In the final round, he fell two shots behind Cameron Young and Justin Rose before coming up with two big birdies around Amen Corner. In this 'Talking Golf with Ann Liguori,' hear Ann's Masters final round recap, and the Rory McIlroy press conference.

In this edition of 'Talking Golf with Ann Liguori,' Ann dives into the magic of the The Masters, exploring the brilliance of Augusta National’s course design and breaking down the many contenders poised to contend, with veteran golf writer, architect, and historian Geoff Shackelford. Ann also shares several of her questions and answers with several Masters favorites.

Ann Liguori goes beyond the headlines with author Alan Shipnuck, diving into his biography Rory to uncover the stories behind Rory McIlroy’s rise. From his formative years to the pressures of global stardom, Shipnuck reveals the moments and influences that shaped one of golf’s most compelling personalities—and the path he’s carving in the game’s history.

Ann Liguori is joined by SI Golf senior writer Bob Harig, author of 'Golf’s Greatest Debate: Tiger vs. Jack,' for a compelling pre-Masters conversation. Harig and Ann preview the key storylines heading into Augusta, assess the state of the game’s top players, and weigh in on Tiger Woods’ latest car crash and what it could mean for both his immediate future and his place in golf history.

In this pre-Masters edition of the award-winning 'Talking Golf with Ann Liguori,' Ann sets the stage for golf’s most iconic week while confronting one of the game’s most pressing storylines—Tiger Woods’ latest car crash and what it could mean for his future and legacy—with SI Golf senior writer Bob Harig, author of 'Golf’s Greatest Debate: Tiger vs. Jack.' Then, Ann takes a deeper, more personal look at one of the sport’s defining figures, as Alan Shipnuck joins her to discuss his biography 'Rory,' revealing how Rory McIlroy’s childhood, drive, and inner world shaped the champion—and the man—still defining his place in history.

Ann talks golf and music with Pat Monahan, frontman for the band, Train, the Grammy-winning band known for hits, Drops of Jupiter, Soul Sister, Meet Virginia, to name a few. As Train gets ready to embark on their 'Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in The Atmosphere Tour,' Monahan shares his many emotions and stories about the game, what he brings from music to golf, and how his music and the golf world often connect.