Rory McIlroy and Amanda Balionis relationship stance confirmed
Speculation on social media has suggested that golfer Rory McIlroy and CBS Sports broadcaster Amanda Balionis are dating following McIlroy’s recent divorce filing from his wife, Erica Stoll. However, these claims have been debunked, with sources stating that McIlroy and Balionis maintain only a professional relationship. #### McIlroy’s Divorce McIlroy, 35, filed for divorce from…
Speculation on social media has suggested that golfer Rory McIlroy and CBS Sports broadcaster Amanda Balionis are dating following McIlroy’s recent divorce filing from his wife, Erica Stoll. However, these claims have been debunked, with sources stating that McIlroy and Balionis maintain only a professional relationship.
#### McIlroy’s Divorce
McIlroy, 35, filed for divorce from Erica Stoll earlier this month, describing their marriage as “irretrievably broken” in documents submitted to a Florida court. This filing came just days before he participated in the PGA Championship. The couple, who married in 2017, have a three-year-old daughter named Poppy. McIlroy has requested a co-parenting arrangement for shared custody and confirmed that a prenuptial agreement was in place.
In a statement, McIlroy’s communications team emphasized his wish for a respectful and amicable resolution during this challenging time and noted that he would not be making further public comments on the matter.
#### Social Media Rumors
Rumors about a romantic relationship between McIlroy and Balionis surfaced following the divorce announcement. Balionis, 38, is known for interviewing players, including McIlroy, and working with him on his endorsement deal with Workday. They have appeared together in promotional content on social media, further fueling speculation.
Balionis, who covers both golf and the NFL for CBS, married former quarterback Bryn Renner in 2022. Observers noted that she has recently stopped wearing her wedding ring and reverted to her maiden name, adding to the speculation. However, sources close to both Balionis and McIlroy have confirmed that there is no romantic relationship between them, and they are solely professional colleagues.
#### Reasons for the Divorce
According to a report by Us Weekly, Stoll felt “lonely in their marriage,” as McIlroy’s global tour commitments often kept him away. An insider explained that while Stoll understood the demands of McIlroy’s profession when they married, her perspective shifted after the birth of their daughter. Stoll was frequently absent from McIlroy’s tournaments, focusing instead on raising Poppy.
#### McIlroy’s Current Activities
Following the PGA Championship at Valhalla, McIlroy took a brief hiatus before competing in the Canadian Open at Hamilton Golf and Country Club. As a two-time winner of the tournament, McIlroy made a strong start with a bogey-free round of four-under-par, placing him in a tie for sixth, four shots behind early leader David Skinns.
As McIlroy continues his professional career, both he and Balionis have refrained from commenting on the dating rumors, focusing instead on their respective roles in the world of sports.