Rumors about Rory McIlroy's dating with Amanda Balionis have been circulating among golf fans, fueled by a recent interview that showcased their chemistry.
That's despite US Weekly reporting from sources close to the situation that McIlroy and Amanda Balionis have nothing more than a "professional relationship." Despite the ongoing rumors, neither McIlroy nor Balionis has addressed the alleged relationship. Instead, they have chosen to focus on their careers and tune out the outside noise.
The publication previously reported last week that Erica Stoll felt "lonely" in her marriage, with Rory McIlroy's tour commitments across the world taking their toll. An insider close to the couple shared, "Rory was a hard person to be married to. [Erica] knew what she was getting into with his profession."
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"But once they had Poppy, things really changed and she had a new perspective. Erica was usually absent for most of his tournaments and was really focused on Poppy," said the source.
LIV Golf 2023 predictions including marquee signings and PGA Tour deadlockSpeculation about McIlroy andBalionis dating gained traction when the CBS Sports golf reporter interviewed the renowned Irish golfer shortly after his divorce from Erica Stoll. Balionis, married to former NFL quarterback Bryn Renner, further fueled the rumors by not wearing her wedding ring during the interview.
Now, the golfing community has been enthralled by the post-match interview between McIlroy and Balionis at the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday. Many quickly noticed Balionis's infectious joy, sparking a flurry of speculation and discussions on various social media platforms.
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The online chatter continued as fans couldn't help but speculate on the rumored chemistry between Rory McIlroy and Amanda Balionis during their interview. One fan joked on X, "Seeing Amanda Balionis interview Rory McIlroy makes me convinced she's got evening plans with him." At the same time, another remarked, "Oh, you can cut this sexual tension between Rory and Amanda Balionis with a knife."
Observers of the alleged budding romance couldn't resist commenting on Balionis' smile during the interview, with one noting, "A very smiley interview there with Rory McIlroy and Amanda Balionis." As the discussion persisted, another fan sarcastically said, "This Rory/Amanda Balionis interview isn't weird at all. She's grinning like the cat who's got the mouse."
Adding a touch of humor to the conversation, some fans couldn't help but jest about Balionis' fully displayed smile throughout the video, comparing it to a victorious cat's grin. The light-hearted banter continued the ongoing discussion about the pair's dynamic.
McIlroy finished the 2024 RBC Canadian Open with a final score of 13 under par, securing a T4 position. He displayed consistent skill throughout the tournament with rounds of 66, 67, and 70 and a standout 64 in the final round, which marked the lowest score of the event.