Amanda Balionis shares cryptic quote during quick break from golf
Golf presenter Amanda Balionis has been taking a well-deserved break from the sport, sharing her joy and relaxation on social media. Recently, Balionis posted a series of nine photos on Instagram, capturing moments of fun with friends in Las Vegas. Among her companions was Rachel Morris, the associate head coach of volleyball at Indiana University….
Golf presenter Amanda Balionis has been taking a well-deserved break from the sport, sharing her joy and relaxation on social media. Recently, Balionis posted a series of nine photos on Instagram, capturing moments of fun with friends in Las Vegas. Among her companions was Rachel Morris, the associate head coach of volleyball at Indiana University. “I’ll bet on us every time,” Balionis captioned her post.
In addition to her vibrant photos, Balionis shared an inspiring quote from Melody Beattie’s book, “Journey to the Heart,” celebrating the beauty of summer: “Learn to enjoy summer, that wonderful warm time when everything is in full bloom. Summer isn’t forever, but don’t ruin it by fussing. Forget about the winter just past, the autumn that lies ahead. Immerse yourself in the good times, the fullness of summertime.”
The quote continued, emphasizing the importance of cherishing life’s joyful moments: “We may have gotten so used to the other times, the colder times, that we’ve forgotten how to enjoy the sun, the warmth, the play times. Each moment of our lives is important. Each moment of our lives is a spiritual experience. To live fully in joy, we need to learn to enjoy the good times as well as weather the storms.”
Despite her prominent role in sports reporting, Balionis gained additional attention due to rumors of a possible romance with PGA Tour star Rory McIlroy. These speculations emerged around the time McIlroy filed for divorce from his wife, Erica Stoll, sparking intrigue about a potential relationship with Balionis. Interestingly, Balionis removed “Renner” from her social media profiles, referring to her husband, Bryn Renner, a former NFL quarterback, which further fueled the rumors.
Adding to the speculation, observant fans noted that Balionis had stopped wearing her wedding ring on camera. However, US Weekly emphasized that the relationship between McIlroy and Balionis was strictly professional, despite their evident on-screen chemistry.
McIlroy later retracted his decision to divorce and issued a statement reaffirming his and Stoll’s commitment to their family: “Over the past weeks, Erica and I have realized that our best future was as a family together. Thankfully, we have resolved our differences and look forward to a new beginning,” he stated, as reported by The Guardian. McIlroy dismissed the rumors, stating, “Responding to each rumor is a fool’s game.”
As Balionis enjoys her downtime in Las Vegas following the Rocket Mortgage Classic, she is preparing for her return to television. Fans can expect to see her back in action at the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois, this weekend.