MCILROY’S DEVASTATING REVELATION LEAVES GOLF WORLD IN SHOCK: In a gripping and emotional interview with former CBS reporter Amanda Balionis, golf superstar Rory McIlroy has made a shocking confession that has left the golfing world in disbelief. Full details below ⬇️
Who is Amanda Balionis, who’s sparked dating rumours with Rory McIlroy? After announcing his divorce from Erica Stoll, some have focused on the PGA golfer’s friendship with the married CBS reporter
- According to US media, Rory McIlroy and CBS reporter Amanda Balionis have set tongues wagging in the golf community of late, no doubt spurred on by the golfer’s recent divorce announcement
- Balionis, who is married to American football coach Bryn Renner, seems to have dropped her husband’s surname on social media, and hasn’t been seen with her wedding band on at recent golf events
Since Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy made the surprise announcement on May 13 that he was divorcing his wife Erica Stoll, netizens and US media alike seem convinced it’s because he has a thing going with CBS reporter Amanda Balionis.
According to US media, McIlroy and Balionis have been causing a stir on the PGA Tour and are the “talk of the links” after people noticed the closeness of their relationship.
What’s more, McIlroy has been featured on the sports broadcaster’s Instagram page on more than one occasion in recent weeks.
Amanda Balionis is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photo: @balionis/Instagram
It’s unclear whether they are just friends or their relationship has changed as some media are suggesting, but for the time being, both remain married to their current spouses.
Netizens are tying themselves in knots trying to figure out if Amanda Balionis has a thing going with golfer Rory McIlroy. Photo: @balionis/Instagram
Here’s what we know about Amanda Balionis:
Amanda Balionis is an American sports journalist
Amanda Balionis has become one of the best known reporters in the world of golf in the US, seen here interviewing Tiger Woods. Photo: @balionis/Instagram
According to Golf Monthly, Amanda Renner (née Balionis) is a journalist for the CBS Sports golf team. The Pittsburgh native has interviewed countless big name golfers over the years including Tiger Woods, McIlroy and Gary Woodland, to name a few.
She’s married to American football coach Bryn Renner
Amanda Balionis is currently married to coach Bryn Renner. Photo: @balionis/Instagram
Balionis is married to her husband Bryn Renner, a former NFL quarterback and now coach.
According to British media, Amanda seems to have dropped her husband’s surname on social media, and hasn’t been seen with her wedding band on at recent golf events.
She founded a charity, Puppies and Golf
Amanda Balionis has reportedly stopped wearing her wedding ring recently. Photo: @balionis/Instagram
Balionis is the founder of a non-profit organisation called Puppies and Golf.
Passion for pups: Amanda Balionis has founded a charity called Puppies and Golf. Photo: @balionis/Instagram
Per the organisation’s website, the charity was founded in 2020 to “protect and advocate for dogs in need and help people understand and take advantage of the healing and health benefits of having a dog in their lives”. McIlroy was recently featured on the charity’s social media showcasing a dog up for adoption named Cuddles.
Who is Rory McIlroy’s soon-to-be-ex-wife, Erica Stoll?
Rory McIlroy married Erica Stoll in 2017. Photo: @golfdumarocinsta/Instagram
According to People, Stoll and McIlroy met back in 2012 at the Ryder Cup. She was working for PGA at the time. “Erica that week was always the one that was checking us in and out. She was there at transportation, so she was always in the car park over there. But yeah, it’s still cool to look around and think about that week, and obviously everything that’s happened since then. It’s pretty cool,” McIlroy said in an interview on the Golf Channel.
