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REPORTER Amanda Balionis provided a brief reaction to Rory McIlroy’s exhilarating win at the Masters.
The Northern Irish golfer finally wore the green jacket last evening, securing the Grand Slam by winning all four major championships.
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McIlroy was filled with emotion after triumphing over Justin Rose in a crucial play-off round.
His wife, Erica Stoll, and their four-year-old daughter, Poppy, came to the green to celebrate with him.
This milestone comes nearly a year after McIlroy initially sought a divorce from Erica, but they reconciled shortly thereafter.
During the period between the shocking announcement and their eventual reunion, rumors circulated about a romantic connection between him and CBS Sports host Balionis.
In light of McIlroy’s Masters triumph, she commented on a social media post, “History made,” highlighting his achievement as only the sixth golfer ever to complete the Grand Slam, joining legends such as Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and Tiger Woods.
Additionally, Balionis was managing her own separation from her husband, American football coach Bryn Renner, at the time of McIlroy’s divorce.
Balionis later interviewed McIlroy at the Canadian Open, where many fans noted a “flirty” dynamic during their exchange.
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Reports from the Daily Mail last year indicated that their relationship had become a hot topic on the links, leaving fans to speculate about their closeness.
Neither McIlroy nor Balionis publicly commented on the rumors, but US Weekly later refuted the speculation, asserting that they were just friends.
Rory McIlroy sends an inspirational message to daughter Poppy following his Masters victory
The world No. 2 has since rekindled his relationship with Erica, stating they realized “our best future was as a family together” and that they are “working through our differences.”
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RORY McILROY finally secured the Masters title, completing an incredible Grand Slam after years of anticipation.
The beloved golfer dropped to his knees in elation after defeating Justin Rose in a thrilling play-off.
During a televised interview, McIlroy became emotional and expressed, “A moment like that makes all the years and all the close calls worth it.”
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