A couple of chirps will not be going to get in the best way of how Amanda Balionis handles her enterprise.
The CBS Sports activities reporter hit again at critics this weekend after they took problem with how she carried out a third-round interview with Rickie Fowler on the Charles Schwab Problem, the place she spoke to the six-time PGA Tour winner about contending for a title following a period of play in “neutral,” in accordance with the Irish Star.
“When we talk about being you instead of trying to be what you think others perceive as ‘perfect’ or ‘good enough’…here is an example of how the latter is simply an impossible and draining task,” Balionis started in a since-expired Instagram Story.
She then spotlighted two important feedback within the submit, with one urging CBS to chop ties whereas the opposite griped in regards to the “negative” Fowler Q&A.
Balionis concluded her submit by stating, “It’s a lot easier to be yourself and figure out what feedack is actually worth listening to (spoiler: it’s never the trolls you don’t know) rather than trying to be what everyone else wats [sic].”
“Nobody wants the same thing and you’ll end up turning yourself into an unrecognizable pretzel,” she wrote. “Okay that’s all. Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk that absolutely nobody asked for.”
Balionis, who stirred buzz this month with a important take from the PGA Championship, went on to thank her supporters Sunday after Ben Griffin sealed his second PGA Tour win at Colonial.
“Also did not expect so many amazing messages after my trolling story … thanks for the reminder that this place can be full of amazing and positive people too,” she wrote.
Fowler, who has struggled in recent times, completed Sunday in a tie for sixteenth at 5-under par general.
Balionis’ social media exercise has garnered a lot consideration lately.
On the conclusion of final week’s PGA Championship, Balionis gave shoutouts to LIV Golf stars Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm for fulfilling media duties after falling to Scottie Scheffler within the second main of the season.
The submit raised eyebrows as Rory McIlroy, the reigning Masters champion, blew off the media following a tough weekend at Quail Hole. He completed tied for forty seventh at 3-over.
“Appreciate these two for taking the time to talk after a gutting loss,” Balionis wrote in an Instagram Story. “Simply a reminder that no one is obligated to talk, it’s a choice. And to bring us in after coming so close to a career accomplishment is awesome for the viewer.”
Balinois was entangled in McIlroy’s breakup drama final Could when he filed for divorce from spouse Erica Stoll.
Amid hypothesis in regards to the nature of their relationship, Us Weekly confirmed McIlory and Balionis “are not dating and only have a professional relationship.”
McIlroy and Stoll reconciled in June 2024.
