Talking Golf - 06/20/25 - U.S. Open Final Round Preview; Mark Cannizzaro & Andy Bessette

Jason Birnbaum on Chris Gotterup & The 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.

Chris Thompson on Royal Birkdale Before 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.

Jason Birnbaum on Chris Gotterup, Chris Thompson & The Road to The 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 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.

U.S. Open Recap, Travelers Championship Preview, Keith Stewart & Kelley Brooke

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.

Talking Golf - 06/20/25 - U.S. Open Final Round Preview; Mark Cannizzaro & Andy Bessette

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.