:Amanda Balionis had nothing but good things to say about Ernie Els…
Since then, Balionis has continued to have iconic interviews with many golf stars. As for which moments in her decorated career stand out, she divulged: “The Dustin Johnson interview after he won the 2020 Masters, when he got vulnerable with us. Presiding over the trophy presentation after Phil Mickelson won the 2021 PGA Championship was unbelievable; understanding the historic element and witnessing the crowds ushering him up to the 72nd green. That’s an image I’ll never forget.”
After covering golf in-depth for the last eight months, Balionis announced that she’d be taking a break from the sport as she shifts her focus to covering football. Taking to Instagram, the 39-year-old wrote: “This year had it all. From historic moments to heart-shattering events and every other emotion you can imagine in between.