Talking Golf with Ann Liguori

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.

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.

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.

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 visits with extraordinary golf teenage sisters, Amelie Phung and Alexa Phung, about their achievements on and off the course.

Ann looks back at the top stories of the PGA Tour season including Rory McIlroy winning the Masters and capturing the career Grand Slam, JJ Spaun winning the U.S. Open and Scottie Scheffler continuing his dominant play. Ann visits with extraordinary golf teenage sisters Amelie Phung and Alexa Phung, and talks to former NY Daily News sport writer Hank Gola about his book, 'Ryder Cup Rivals.' Ann visits with extraordinary golf teenage sisters, Amelie Phung and Alexa Phung, about their achievements on and off the course. Ann talks with former NY Daily News sports writer Hank Gola about his book, 'Ryder Cup Rivals' and on US Captain Keegan Bradley's Captains picks.

Ann talks with Adam Schupak, Senior Writer, Golfweek and USA Today, and author of 'Deane Beman : Golf’s Driving Force,' about the Tour Championship leaderboard, all the sub-plots involving the leaders, and his thoughts on whether US Ryder Cup Captain Keegan Bradley will pick himself to play.

Ann shares her conversation with Megha Ganne, winner of the U.S. Women's Amateur, how she got through the grueling week of competition, how she balances golf, studies, and her social life at Stanford, her wish to turn pro after she graduates from Stanford and more.

Ann talks BMW Championship, Ryder Cup Captain's picks speculation, US Men's Amateur, LPGA Standard Portland Classic, connects with Bob Harig, veteran golf writer, SI Golf, and shares her conversation with Megha Ganne, who won the U.S. Women's Amateur in Bando Dunes.

Ann connects with Dan Rapaport, Golf Insider for 'Scratch,' and Host of 'Dan on Golf,' about the Fed Ex Cup playoff format, Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, and U.S. Ryder Cup questions - should U.S. Ryder Cup Captain Keegan Bradley pick himself to play? Who should be the six Captains picks?

Ann interviews Jason Birnbaum, the Swing Coach for emerging PGA Tour star Chris Gotterup. Jason is the Director of Instruction at Manhattan Woods Golf Club in West Nyack, NY and a Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher and Golf Digest Best In-State teacher in NY.

Ann talks Happy Gilmore2, the Wyndham Championship, the AIG Women's Open Championship with Golf TV Commentator Grant Boone and connects with Jason Birnbaum, Dir. of Instruction, Manhattan Woods, who has been emerging PGA Tour star Chris Gotterup's Swing Coach since Chris was 14 years old.

Ann visits with Bill McCuddy, Radio & TV Host, about his first golf trip to Ireland, his experience at Ballyliffen, Narin Portnoo, Donegal, County Sligo, and Strandhill, and the welcome from the Irish people.