Rory McIlroy and Amanda Balionis have had their names alongside each other since 2024, when rumors of an alleged relationship emerged.
Neither party spoke out on it, as rumors only got louder over the course of the year.
After emerging victorious at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Sunday, the two would come together once again.
McIlroy shot 6-under in the final round at Pebble Beach to finish the tournament 21-under and earned $3.6 million.
Rory McIlroy was then tasked with being interviewed by CBS Sports reporter Amanda Balionis.
“I knew today was going to be tough; it was going to be exciting,” McIlroy said.
“There were so many guys around the lead. With it being Pebble Beach, I had to put that to the back of my mind and just go out there and try to shoot a score.”
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It was incredibly difficult not to notice how awkward both of them seemed to be through this nearly 4-minute video.
"To win at one of the cathedrals of golf is really really cool."
— Golf on CBS ⛳ (@GolfonCBS) February 2, 2025
Rory McIlroy joined @Amanda_Balionis after his win @attproam pic.twitter.com/IUwad3ea3l
Here is how fans reacted to the interview:
“This is EMBARRASSING to watch these two after the debacle last year off-course,” one fan said.
This is EMBARRASSING to watch these two after the debacle last year off-course.
— Brian Kennedy (@Brian_Kennedy) February 2, 2025
“Rory and Amanda sure were all smiles…it was awkward,” another fan added.
Rory and Amanda sure were all smiles…it was awkward
— Dawn Durell (@dawn_durell) February 4, 2025
“Why the hell is she still talking to golfers??? Such an embarrassment. Shame on you, CBS, shame on you,” a third fan said of the interaction between Rory McIlroy And Amanda Balionis.
Why the hell is she still talking to golfers??? Such an embarrasment. Shame on you CBS, shame on you.
— ENERGY ZOOMER (@actonlive) February 3, 2025
“Can’t believe CBS still has her interviewing golfers, especially him. This was ridiculous, and I still don’t understand how she got a job as a golf reporter- she’s awful,” a fourth fan commented.
Can’t believe CBS still has her interviewing golfers, especially him. This was ridiculous and I still don’t understand how she got a job as a golf reporter- she’s awful.
— R.Mills (@RMills1271222) February 3, 2025
“Awkward 😬,” one final fan said.
Awkward 😬
— common sense (@logicisamust) February 2, 2025
Rory McIlroy Had Divorce U-Turn After Rumors of Dating Amanda Balionis
At one point last year, Rory McIlroy filed for divorce from Erica Stoll amid rumors that he was dating Amanda Balionis.
McIlroy and his wife would soon resolve their differences.
McIlroy filed for divorce on May 13, but his attorney filed a notice of voluntary dismissal on behalf of the golfer by June 1st.
Amanda Balionis, on the other hand, has seemingly been separated from her husband, Bryn Renner, since last year.
