“Golf World Shocked: Rory McIlroy’s Surprise Divorce Linked to CBS Reporter Amanda Balionis?”

Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy’s recent announcement of his divorce from Erica Stoll has sparked speculation about his relationship with CBS reporter Amanda Balionis. Balionis, who is married to football coach Bryn Renner, has recently dropped her husband’s surname on social media and has been seen without her wedding band at golf events.

McIlroy’s announcement on May 13 of his divorce from Stoll, with whom he shares a three-year-old daughter named Poppy, came as a shock to many. However, those close to McIlroy were not surprised, noting his pattern of overlapping relationships. A source close to McIlroy mentioned that his latest relationship with Balionis fits his preference for moving quickly from one relationship to the next.

McIlroy has a history of high-profile relationships, including a notable split from his first love, Holly Sweeney, and a public breakup with tennis star Caroline Wozniacki just after their wedding invitations were sent out. He later dated model Nadia Forde and was rumored to have been linked to Meghan Markle before she married Prince Harry.

Amanda Balionis, a prominent golf reporter for CBS since 2017, was previously engaged to Bryn Renner and married him in December 2022. Despite their seemingly happy marriage, Balionis has recently been seen without her wedding ring, fueling rumors of her growing closeness to McIlroy. A CBS source described Balionis as ambitious and likely unbothered by the attention her association with McIlroy brings.

McIlroy’s role in the golf world extends beyond his relationships. He was a key figure in the conflict between the traditional PGA Tour and the Saudi-backed LIV tournament. Despite his efforts to support the PGA, McIlroy felt blindsided by the eventual reconciliation between the two sides, as documented in the Netflix series “Full Swing.”

At McIlroy’s home golf club in Holywood, County Down, members remain supportive of him, suggesting that the public doesn’t know the full story. Despite the personal upheaval, McIlroy’s game has not suffered, and his focus on golf remains strong.