Golf broadcasting has transformed dramatically over the past decade. Personalities now carry as much weight as the tournaments themselves. Viewers tune in not just for birdies and eagles, but for the familiar voices that guide them through each round. This shift has created opportunities for broadcasters to become true stars in their own right.
Amanda Balionis made an unexpected return to golf coverage this week. She announced her presence at the PURE Insurance Championship through Instagram stories. “Jumping back into golf the next couple of days,” she shared with her followers on September 17, 2025. The timing caught many by surprise, especially considering her recent transition away from golf.
Just weeks earlier, Balionis had wrapped up her 2025 golf season with what seemed like