Amanda Balionis makes announcement as Erica Stoll strides fairways with Rory McIlroy (2024)

Amanda Balionis has taken to Instagram to confirm she's heading over to the Genesis Scottish Open to cover the final two rounds of the tournament for CBS Sports where Rory McIlroy is going in search of history at The Renaissance Club.

Balionis' social media post comes 24 hours after Erica Stoll was spotted striding the fairways with her husband McIlroy.

It marks the first time Erica has been seen out following McIlroy on the golf course since their shock divorce was called off last month.

Amanda Balionis makes announcement as Erica Stoll strides fairways with Rory McIlroy (1)

McIlroy, 35, filed for divorce with wife Erica Stoll, 36, on 14 May, just days before the start of the US PGA at Valhalla.

Watch: Amanda Balionis latest interview with Rory McIlroy

A week later, an unsubstantiated report in the Daily Mail then surfaced that McIlroy was building a 'romance' with CBS' Balionis, 39, who has also been going through a divorce.

But a month later on 11 June, the World No.2 confirmed his divorce was off the cards and that he and Erica had sorted things out.

McIlroy and Stoll share a daughter, Poppy.

At the same time McIlroy also appeared to shut down rumours that anything had happened between himself and Balionis.

McIlroy told The Guardian:

"There have been rumours about my personal life recently, which is unfortunate. Responding to each rumour is a fool’s game.

"Over the past weeks, Erica and I have realised that our best future was as a family together. Thankfully, we have resolved our differences and look forward to a new beginning."

According to another unsubstantiated article, McIlroy and Balionis have a 'personal relationship'.

McIlroy then went on to agonisingly fall one shot shy to Bryson DeChambeau at the US Open at Pinehurst No.2, missing two short putts on the closing holes to compound the situation.

He gave an astonishing answer to one reporter when asked to speak about his latest near-miss.

Amanda Balionis makes announcement as Erica Stoll strides fairways with Rory McIlroy (2)

After several weeks off to dust himself down, McIlroy is back in competitive action this week bidding to become the first player in history to successfully defend the Scottish Open.

McIlroy is bang in contention for the title heading into the weekend, too.

His wife Erica is on site all week to watch his every move at The Renaissance Club.

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— The Daily Record (@Daily_Record) July 12, 2024

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— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) July 11, 2024

McIlroy is currently just three shots off the pace as he heads into the weekend at the co-sanctioned DP World Tour and PGA Tour event.

Sweden's Ludvig Aberg is out in front on 12-under par following back-to-back rounds of 64.

McIlroy is going in search of his third PGA Tour title of the season.

Should the Ulsterman seal a 27th career PGA Tour victory on Sunday afternoon, he will likely be met on the 18th green by not only his wife Erica for a congratulatory hug and kiss, but also CBS' Balionis for a post-tournament interview.

Some PGA Tour fans are already getting ahead of themselves thinking it could be a very awkward situation indeed should the tournament play out that way.

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Amanda Balionis makes announcement as Erica Stoll strides fairways with Rory McIlroy (3)

'Can you imagine if Rory wins this week... Erica runs on for a hug but Amanda wants an interview!' joked one fan.

'Oh boy, Amanda is on the way and Erica is out there with Rory', commented another.

One fan wrote: 'Cannot wait to see Rory, Erica and Amanda all the 18th green together on Sunday LOL'.

Another fan took a different approach: 'Clearly nothing happened between them but I am totally here for all the drama'.

Balionis took to her official Instagram page on Friday to inform her fans she was headed to the Genesis Scottish Open.

'See ya soon North Berwick,' Balionis captioned her Instagram Story post while tagging in CBS Sports and the Scottish Open.

Check out Balionis' post here:

Amanda Balionis makes announcement as Erica Stoll strides fairways with Rory McIlroy (4)

Erica and Rory were seen out for dinner on Sunday night with a number of the 2023 European Ryder Cup team including captain Luke Donald and his wife Diane.

It was there that McIlroy learned from Donald that Keegan Bradley had been made a shock 2025 US Ryder Cup captain.

That news was then made public on Monday.

McIlroy spoke about Bradley's appointment earlier this week, and also fired shot at him in the process.

The four-time major champion will look to end 10 years of major misery at the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon in Scotland next week.

Amanda Balionis makes announcement as Erica Stoll strides fairways with Rory McIlroy (2024)

FAQs

What is Amanda Balionis salary? ›

As a golf reporter, she covered several tournaments that season. By 2018, CBS had made Balionis a full-time member of their team. It is estimated that she earns an annual salary ranging from $40,000 to $140,000 and is thought to be worth around $1 million.

What does Erica Stoll do for a living? ›

What does Erica Stoll do for a living? As per online sources, Erica Stoll joined the PGA after completing her degree. While with PGA of America, she worked as an office manager and the manager of championship volunteer operations.

How did Rory McIlroy meet Erica Stoll? ›

How did they meet? Erica first met McIlroy at the 2012 Ryder Cup. Still a PGA employee, Erica famously helped the Northern Irishman make his final round tee time after he overslept and nearly missed it due to a time zone mix-up. Erica helped the pro golfer out by getting him a police escort to Medinah in Illinois.

How many children does Rory McIlroy have? ›

McIlroy and Stoll have just one child, three-year old daughter Poppy. She's been a regular presence at some of McIlroy's events, including the Masters and, more recently, the Scottish Open, where she charmed McIlroy's PGA competitor, Tommy Fleetwood.

What is Nick Faldo's salary? ›

This appointment came with an impressive paycheck, as Faldo inked a multi-year deal with CBS, securing an astounding contract worth $8 million for that year alone.

How much does Amanda Balionis weigh? ›

Amanda Balionis' profile summary
NameAmanda Balionis Renner
Height in centimetres168
Weight in kgs57 kg
Weight in lbs125 lbs
Hair colourBlonde
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Sep 12, 2022

Is Rory a US citizen? ›

Given that Rory was born in the UK and Erica is a US citizen, you might be wondering why Florida. Well, Rory is reportedly a US citizen now (thanks to his marriage to Erica), and they both reside in Florida as a married couple. This means that the laws of Florida will dictate their divorce.

Where does Erica Stoll live? ›

What is Scottie Scheffler's net worth? ›

What is Scottie Scheffler's net worth in 2024? Scottie Scheffler has a speculated net worth of $61 million in 2024. Scheffler's net worth in 2024 consists of earnings from his golf career and prize money he has earned from winning championships.

Are Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy friends? ›

TROON, Scotland -- Fifteen-time major champion Tiger Woods was among the people who reached out to Rory McIlroy via text message following his final-round collapse in last month's U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2.

What ethnicity is Rory McIlroy? ›

Rory McIlroy, MBE (born 4 May 1989) is a Northern Irish professional golfer. He won the U.S. Open in 2011, The Open Championship in 2014 and the PGA Championship in 2012 and 2014.

How tall is Rory? ›

STATS
INFO
Height, Weight5'10", 160 lbs
Debut2007
SwingsRight
NationalityNorthern Ireland
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How many cars does Rory McIlroy have? ›

Speaking of cars, it's no secret that the golf pro is a fan. McIlroy is known to own a Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, which is worth £240,000, a Range Rover Sport which can be worth up to £100,000 brand new. He can also boast a BMW i8, which could reach £100,000.

What degree driver does Rory McIlroy have? ›

Rory McIlroy WITB: Full Specs

Driver: TaylorMade Qi10, 8.25° loft with a Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X shaft. Three wood: TaylorMade Qi10, 15° loft with a Fujikura Ventus Black 8 X shaft. Five wood: TaylorMade Qi10, 18° loft with a Fujikura Ventus Black 9 X shaft.

How much is Rory McIlroy Roy worth? ›

Rory McIlroy Net Worth 2024
NameRory Daniel McIlroy
Net WorthEstimated $255 million
Age35 years old (May 4, 1989)
ResidenceJupiter, Florida
Marital StatusMarried (Erica Stoll)
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What is the average salary for the LPGA Tour player? ›

According to the most recent LPGA money list, the median income for all players is $141,428. The top 10 percent of players earned a median of $1,320,900 and played in at least 20 tournaments. The lowest 10 percent only brought in $5,924 and may have only played in 10 to 15 tournaments.

What does Kelly Tilghman do now? ›

Career. Kelly Tilghman is currently the host of The Clubhouse Report on CBS Sports Network. She is a former professional golfer and broadcaster for Golf Channel, and NBC Sports.

How much do golf commentators make? ›

The average salary for an On Air Reporter and Commentator is $75,216 per year (estimate) in United States, which is 7% higher than the average Golf Channel salary of $69,930 per year (estimate) for this job.

How did Amanda Balionis get her job? ›

Immediately after receiving her degree, she started working for Verizon Fios Channel 1 and MSG Networks, covering high school games. In 2011, she got her first breakthrough when she moved to the PGA Tour as an in-house reporter, creating and handling content on their website.

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