Rory McIlroy Denies Relationship with Sports Reporter Amanda Balionis Amid Divorce Drama

Rory McIlroy and Reporter Amanda Balionis Are Not Dating Despite Rumors

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Rory McIlroy and sports reporter Amanda Balionis are not dating and only have a professional relationship, We can confirm.

After McIlroy, 35, filed for divorce from wife Erica Stoll, rumors swirled that he had moved on with Balionis, 38. Neither McIlroy nor Balionis have publicly addressed the speculation. (Balionis married football coach Bryn Renner in 2022 but it is unclear if they have separated.)

Balionis, who has been covering golf for many years, recently had an interview with McIlroy on May 12 right after he won the Wells Fargo Championship.

During the interview, McIlroy expressed his excitement about the win, saying, “This was just another great day to add to all the rest of them.” He also mentioned how he feels that the fans have watched him grow up, from winning at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte as a 20-year-old to now being 35 years old. McIlroy shared that he feels lucky to have won at this course four times, showing his progression throughout his career.

Days after winning the Wells Fargo Championship, McIlroy filed for divorce from Stoll, 36, after being married for seven years. He stated in his petition that their relationship was “irretrievably broken.” McIlroy and Stoll have a prenup in place and share a 3-year-old daughter named Poppy.

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McIlroy has since broken his silence on his court filing.

Rory McIlroy's communications team has confirmed that a divorce has been filed, as reported by his representative to the Irish Star on May 14. They emphasized Rory's wish for the process to be respectful and amicable during this challenging time. He has chosen not to provide any additional statements.

A source later disclosed to Us that Still had been feeling lonely in their marriage.

According to a source speaking to Us, Rory was not easy to be married to. Erica understood his profession when they got married, but everything changed when they had their daughter Poppy. Erica became more focused on Poppy and often missed Rory's tournaments.

Despite the challenges in his personal life, McIlroy has been actively competing on the PGA Tour. He recently participated in the PGA Championship and Charles Schwab Challenge, finishing at T12 and T32. His next event is the Canadian Open on May 30 at the Hamilton Golf and Country Club in Ontario. Interestingly, the 2019 Canadian Open was McIlroy's first pro tournament, and he emerged as the winner.

"It's always a pleasure to come back up here and play in front of crowds like this. It's important to keep coming back," he told reporters during a pre-tournament press conference on Wednesday, May 29.

The Canadian Open will continue until Sunday, June 2.

With reporting by Travis Cronin

Editor's P/S:

The article sheds light on the recent rumors surrounding Rory McIlroy's personal life, particularly his alleged relationship with sports reporter Amanda Balionis. Despite speculations fueled by their close interaction during an interview, sources have confirmed that the two have a strictly professional connection. McIlroy's recent divorce filing has further sparked interest, with sources citing loneliness and differing priorities as contributing factors to the couple's separation.

The article also highlights McIlroy's ongoing professional success, despite the personal challenges he faces. His participation in major tournaments and his consistent performance underscore his dedication to the sport. The upcoming Canadian Open, where he will compete, holds special significance for McIlroy as it marks the tournament where he first emerged as a professional winner.