Amanda Balionis revealed she was visibly shaking when she first interviewed Tiger Woods early in her days as a PGA Tour reporter.
Talking with Links MagazineBalionis recalled her first interview with the golf legend when she was asked which athlete she was most nervous to talk to.
“Tiger Woods, without a doubt,” he told the outlet. “When I first started at PGATour.com, I think Tiger was my second personal interview.”
“I’m so thankful that the camera was at a waist-up angle; my legs were shaking uncontrollably from nervousness. I lost a lot of sleep before that interview.”
With the 2024 golf season now in the rearview mirror, the respected journalist will step down from the course and retire from the NFL next season.
Amanda Balionis revealed that her legs were shaking when she first interviewed Tiger Woods
Woods was Balionis’ second interview since joining the PGA Tour.
Despite not being as active, Woods remains the biggest name in the sport. Having revolutionized the sport with 15 major tournament wins and 82 PGA Tour victories, Woods’ presence unsurprisingly strikes a chord with fans and members of the media alike.
Balionis would go on to have a successful career as a golf reporter, making her a valuable asset to CBS.
In addition to the memorable interview with Woods, he also recalled: ‘The interview with Dustin Johnson after he won the 2020 Masters, when he was vulnerable with us.
“Presiding over the trophy presentation after Phil Mickelson won the 2021 PGA Championship was incredible; understanding the historical element and witnessing the crowd accompanying him to the 72nd green. That’s an image I’ll never forget.”
While he puts on a different hat to cover football for the rest of the year, Balionis expressed gratitude for everything that happened on the golf course last season.
Balionis to report from NFL sidelines for CBS while golf is out of season
Woods revolutionized the sport with 15 major victories and 82 PGA Tour wins
Balionis has interviewed the biggest names in golf throughout his career.
‘The 2024 @golfoncbs season has officially concluded! This year had it all. From historic moments to heartbreaking events and every emotion you can imagine.’ She wrote on Instagram.
‘I love this game. I love working in sports. Competing at the highest level requires and produces constant examples of inspiration, drama, unbridled joy, resilience, growth and teamwork.
“It’s an honor to be a small part of a great team that brings these moments and stories to life every weekend,” Balionis continued. “If we leave them with a new favorite player or a memorable moment they shared with their loved ones, then we’ve done our job. See you on the NFL sideline next season!”