Rory McIlroy interviewed by Amanda Balionis after romance rumors

Rory McIlroy was interviewed by CBS journalist Amanda Balionis on Sunday, just days after his divorce from Erica Stoll sparked rumors of a romance between the pair.

McIlroy shot a final-round 64 to put himself in contention at the RBC Canadian Open at Hamilton Golf and Country Club as his encouraging form continued.

Minutes later, the Northern Irishman went in front of the cameras to reflect on his performance in a one-on-one interview with Balionis on CBS Sports. 

The pair have been in the headlines over recent days after McIlroy filed for divorce from wife Erica Stoll, while Balionis ditched her wedding ring and abandoned her married name.

It prompted many fans to wonder just how close the pair have become. Neither McIlroy nor Balionis has publicly commented on the rumors.

Reports this week insisted that the pair are ‘not dating and only have a personal relationship’. They shared several laughs during Sunday’s interview, at which point McIlroy was a couple of shots off leader Robert McIntyre.

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