After earning major plaudits for her displays at the Masters, TV personality Amanda Balionis struggled to keep her composure during a ferry ride on the way to the Mizuho Americas Open
Amanda Balionis admitted that she was struggling to deal with the strong winds as she took the ferry past the Statue of Liberty on the way to Liberty National.
The popular CBS Sports reporter was present at the New Jersey venue ahead of the Mizuho Americas Open, spending time with junior golfers in the build-up to the tournament. The TV personality is gearing up for her next appearance on screen, after earning plaudits for her recent displays – including an emotive conversation with Scottie Scheffler.
Alongside this memorable moment, Balionis won the hearts of viewers with her interviewing style during her chat with Justin Thomas alongside his wife. Moreover, her interview with the Masters winner Rory McIlroy at Augusta National will be recalled for years to come after the superstar finally completed a career Grand Slam.
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Speaking before the Mizuho Americas Open, she spoke excitedly about the spectacle, which will take place from May 8 onwards. Taking to Instagram, she posted a video with the caption: “Come with me for a day at the @mizuholpga at @libertynationalgc what host @michellewiewest has created here is so special.
“Can’t wait to watch the stars of the @lpga_tour tee it up this week alongside the future of game thanks to the top @ajgagolf players being a part of the competition.”
In the video, she addressed the camera, telling fans: “Taking the ferry back after spending an incredible day at the Mizuho Americas Open, you’ll just have to deal with me in this wind. You can see the Statue of Liberty right behind me, this is an amazing ferry ride back over to Liberty National.””
One fan waxed lyrical about the TV personality’s unique approach to the art of sportscasting, saying: You really are such a bright light for golf…more air time please!!” while a second enthusiast said: “Looks like a great time! Enjoy yourself out there! Beautiful weather too!”
This week, Balionis earned praise after her kind gesture as she donated clothing to the Drive Fore the Future charity, which aims to improve accessibility to the game of golf for those from under-privileged backgrounds.
A post from the organization on X read: “Amanda has donated a bunch of clothes to our @driveftf which is amazingly helpful.
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“Tonight I met her for the first time and thanked her. She has credited me every time she has used stuff of mine and been really supportive of what I’m doing. Guy in the balcony is looking at us.”
A fan lauded her efforts in the comments section, as they said: “You both are a welcome gift to the golf world. Each in you own way have over the past several years given great things to golf. Stay the course.
A second joined in, saying: “So many awesome people behind the scenes that are making kids’ dreams of playing golf possible. So cool to see and not possible without @acaseofthegolf1.”
Likewise, a third added: “1) Does “Amanda” have a last name or are you on 1st name basis with everyone? 2) Trust us when we say this, but the guy in balcony is NOT looking at “us” he’s looking at Amanda!”
