Amanda Balionis reveals she was left shaking over Tiger Woods interview which cause her to lose sleep
Amanda Balionis admitted she was visibly shaking when she first interviewed Tiger Woods, when she was just starting out as a reporter for the PGA Tour.
Speaking with Left MagazineBalionis recalls her first interview with the golf legend, when she was asked which athlete she was most nervous to speak to.
“Tiger Woods, definitely,” she told the outlet. “When I started at PGATour.com, I think Tiger was my second interview ever.
“I’m very grateful that the camera was pointed from my waist up; my legs were shaking uncontrollably from nerves. I slept a lot for that interview.”
Now that the 2024 golf season is over, the respected journalist will step away from the course and head to the NFL sidelines for the upcoming season.
Amanda Balionis revealed her legs were shaking when she first interviewed Tiger Woods
Woods was Balionis’ second interview when she began working for the PGA Tour
Despite his downtime, Woods remains the biggest name in the game. Having revolutionized the sport with 15 major victories and 82 PGA Tour wins, Woods’ presence unsurprisingly stirs up fans and media alike.
Balionis would go on to have a successful career as a golf reporter, making him a valuable asset to CBS.
In addition to the memorable interview with Woods, she also recalled “the interview with Dustin Johnson after he won the 2020 Masters, when he was vulnerable with us.
‘It was incredible to be able to attend the trophy presentation after Phil Mickelson won the 2021 PGA Championship; to understand the historical element and witness the crowd that escorted him to the 72nd green. That is a sight I will never forget.’
While she will take on a different role in covering American football the rest of the year, Balionis expressed her gratitude for everything that happened on the golf course this past season.
Balionis will report from the NFL sidelines for CBS while the golf season is in its downtime
Woods revolutionized the sport with 15 major victories and 82 wins on the PGA Tour
Balionis has interviewed the biggest names in golf throughout her career
‘That officially wraps up the 2024 @golfoncbs season! This year had it all. From historic moments to heartbreaking events and every other 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 very small part of an incredible team that brings these moments and stories to life every weekend,” Balionis continued. “If we leave you with one new favorite player, or one memorable moment you shared with your loved ones, then we’ve done our job. See you next season on the NFL sidelines!”