Amanda Balionis wears jacket with cryptic message after Rory McIlroy rumours quashed

TV reporter Amanda Balionis wore a jacket with a stark message on it after Rory McIlroy – who she was romantically linked with – called off his divorce to wife Erica Stoll

Amanda Balionis wore a jacket, fuelling Rory McIlroy rumours

CBS golf reporter Amanda Balionis has set tongues wagging with her latest Instagram post, donning a denim jacket emblazoned with the words: “It’s all good, baby, baby.”

The cryptic message has sparked rumours among golf enthusiasts about a possible link to Rory McIlroy, especially amid buzz about his recently halted divorce proceedings. Balionis took to social media to share a beach snap from Montauk, New York, as part of a five-image montage. She cheekily captioned it “(Mon)Tauk about off-week success,” showcasing herself sipping drinks with pals by the seaside.

One striking photo within the montage shows Balionis in a chic, asymmetrical black dress that caught the eye of many followers. Commenters were quick to react, with one fan calling the outfit a “revenge dress” – suggesting there might be more to the story behind her wardrobe selection.

This comment, along with the timing of McIlroy’s paused divorce proceedings, only added to the whispers about Balionis’ love life and the possibility of a romance with the Northern Irish golfer. The chatter about a potential fling between Balionis and McIlroy became rampant after news broke of McIlroy’s split from his wife Erica Stoll.

The whispers of a possible romance between Balionis and McIlroy picked up steam after their seemingly flirtatious interview post-McIlroy’s triumph at the Wells Fargo Championship. Eagle-eyed fans spotted the pair sharing smiles and giggles, fuelling rumours, especially as Balionis was seen without her wedding ring, causing quite the stir.

Balionis often interviews McIlroy on CBS ( Image: CBS Sports)
However, any speculation about a budding relationship between was quashed when McIlroy reconciled with his wife Erica Stoll last Tuesday. While McIlroy has been concentrating on his personal life and golfing prowess, his recent outing at Pinehurst No. 2 in the US Open was a stark contrast to Balionis’ glamorous time away from work.

McIlroy’s hopes at the US Open took a hit as he bogeyed three out of the final four holes, leaving the door open for Bryson DeChambeau to claim victory on the 18th green. Following a series of missed putts, including a short one on the 16th and another on the 18th, McIlroy declared he’d be taking a hiatus from golf.

“Yesterday was a tough day, probably the toughest I’ve had in my nearly 17 years as a professional golfer,” wrote McIlroy. “Firstly, I’d like to congratulate Bryson. He is a worthy champion and exactly what professional golf needs right now.

“I think we can all agree on that. I’m going to take a few weeks away from the game to process everything and build myself back up for my defense of the Genesis Scottish Open and The Open at Royal Troon. See you in Scotland.”

Following the tournament’s last round, McIlroy was seen with Stoll in a sign of rekindling. Addressing the hearsay about his personal life, he termed the circulating stories as “unfortunate” and said rumours are a “fool’s game”.