Rory McIlroy avoids awkward Amanda Balionis meeting after opting out of tournament following US Open heartbreak

Rory McIlroy avoids awkward Amanda Balionis meeting after opting out of tournament following US Open heartbreak

The Irishman announced his withdrawal from the Traveler’s Championship, where Balionis is working after her holiday.

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week’s Traveler’s Championship – where CBS presenter Amanda Balionis is currently on duty following her holiday and his US Open disappointment.

Just last week at Pinehurst No. 2, McIlroy was leading by two shots with only five holes remaining, leading fans to believe that his decade-long major drought was about to end. However, the 35-year-old painfully missed two short putts in a three-bogey run, paving the way for Bryson DeChambeau, who pulled off a spectacular moment at the 18th hole to secure the win.

Once DeChambeau had clinched the victory, a disheartened McIlroy quickly left Pinehurst No. 2, struggling to come to terms with his downfall. The Northern Irish golfer then flew to Florida, before sharing a message on social media explaining his feelings as he announced his withdrawal from the Traveler’s Championship at TPC River Highlands in Connecticut.

Meanwhile, as McIlroy was battling DeChambeau for the US Open title, CBS Sports’ Balionis was enjoying some time off with friends in the Hamptons, taking a break from the greens and fairways while rival network NBC held the rights to the tournament. She shared photos on social media and soaking up the sun with her friends.

McIlroy, amid rumours of a temporary split with his wife Erica Stoll and a speculated relationship with Balionis, has decided to take a break from golf. The couple have since reversed their divorce decision.

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