Amanda Balionis Recalls Nerve-Wracking Tiger Woods Interview

CBS reporter Amanda Balionis recently opened up about her most nerve-wracking interview experience, which was with golf legend Tiger Woods early in her career. During a Q&A with Links Magazine, she revealed that she was visibly shaking and lost a lot of sleep prior to the interview, which was only her second sit-down as a reporter. Balionis, who joined the PGA Tour in 2011 and later CBS in 2017, also highlighted memorable moments from her career, including interviews with Dustin Johnson after the 2020 Masters and presiding over the trophy presentation for Phil Mickelson at the 2021 PGA Championship. As the 2024 golf season concludes, she is preparing to transition into NFL reporting. Notably, Balionis has been romantically linked to Rory McIlroy, though he has since reconciled with his ex-wife. She expressed gratitude for the experiences gained in golf, stating, 'I love this game. I love working in sports.'