Rory McIlroy misses Amanda Balionis’ birthday as CBS presenter makes PGA Tour return

Amanda Balionis enjoyed a week off while Rory McIlroy competed for the U.S. Open at Pinehurst last week, but his latest major heartbreak left him needing a break from golf

Amanda Balionis is enjoying her return to work at the Traveler’s Championship this week while Rory McIlroy takes time away from golf.

While McIlroy was fighting Bryson DeChambeau for the U.S. Open title, CBS Sports’ Balionis spent time with friends in the Hamptons, enjoying some downtime from greens and fairways. She posted about her trip on social media, flaunting bikini-clad pics and chilling with her friends ahead of returning to work this week.

Balionis, who also celebrated her birthday on Thursday, took to Instagram to show how she has spent time with dogs in the Fan Zone at this week’s Traveler’s Championship – the final PGA Tour signature event of the

“We are so grateful to spread the word about what we do while also showcasing @protectorsofanimals, our local shelter of the month. Everyone loved meeting adorable, adoptable Flowers, a 3-year-old cutie who loves everyone and couldn’t wait to give kisses to anyone who stopped to say hi.”

Unverified speculation buzzed around McIlroy and Balionis during his temporary rift with his wife Erica Stoll, only for the couple to reverse their divorce decision. After enjoying her time off last week, Balionis recently shared a photo on Instagram, donning a denim jacket with the text: “It’s all good, baby, baby.”

The post stirred speculation among golf fans about a potential relationship with McIlroy. In the comments, one fan labeled it a “revenge dress” in the wake of the speculation surrounding herself and McIlroy. Rumors first picked up steam after Amanda interviewed McIlroy following his Wells Fargo Championship win, with fans closely watching a flirty exchange between the pair while Balionis’ decision to stop wearing her wedding ring only added fuel to the fire.