‘Give me a few more years’: Amanda Balionis has a request for Paige Spiranac

Amanda Balionis has taken a break from on-course golf reporting following the conclusion of the regular season. Ahead of the Tour Championship, she joked about losing her job to golf content creator Paige Spiranac.

Balionis ran into Spiranac while she was doing the on-course commentary at the PGA Tour’s final Creator Classic event of the year. She posted a video of herself on Instagram, sharing the hilarious, wholesome moment she had with the content creator.

The post’s caption read:

“I leave for TWO WEEKS 😂 Give me a few more years before you come for my job @paige.renee.”

Image taken from Balionis’ Instagram Story _ Source: Instagram/@balionis

In the video, Amanda Balionis could be seen holding a cup of coffee, while on the other hand, Paige Spiranac was holding a mic and wearing a headset. The former jokingly said,

“Okay, this isn’t right. Paige has the mic. I have nothing. I have coffee. That’s unsurprising. Are you gonna take my job? Give me five more years.”

Laughing, Spiranac said she “could never” take Balionis’ place. The media personality also added that she learned from the CBS Sports reporter, lauding her as “the best.”

In an earlier post, Amanda Balionis shared a mini vlog showing a day in her life as she prepared to head to Atlanta, Georgia, for the Tour Championship. She showed herself taking a walk, preparing a healthy plate of food, and boarding the plane for Georgia.

Image via Amanda Balionis’ Instagram Feed _ Source: Instagram/@balionis

The golf reporter also revealed that she was keeping up with NFL news ahead of the NFL season, trying to catch up with everything she missed during the regular golf season.

Amanda Balionis set to host AWS Live show at the Tour Championship

Although the regular golf season is over, Amanda Balionis is still involved in hosting duties at the 2025 Tour Championship. Ahead of the tournament, she shared a post on Instagram saying that she “couldn’t stay away entirely” from all the action.

In the post, the sports journalist announced that she will host an AWS live show at the final playoff event of the year. She shared a video on Instagram with the caption:

“Mark your calendars! This week, I’m hosting AWS Live with the @pgatour at the @tourchampionship. Join me as I connect with some of the most influential names in golf, and deep dive into the impact technology and AI are having on the game for players, broadcasters, and fans.”

Balionis stated that she will be joined by Roger Steele and other popular golf personalities during the show. Business executive Chad Mumm will also make an appearance.

The show will be aired across AWS’s social channels. Fans can tune in by 2:30 p.m. ET to catch all the action on Thursday, August 21, and Friday, August 22.

About the author

Sarah Rishama Madaki is a dedicated Golf Writer at Sportskeeda with a passion for bringing fresh perspectives to the world of sports journalism. With five years of professional experience as a content writer and strategist, she has worked with global brands across diverse industries, including stints at Soot Africa, TWU, Ink Different Hub, and Attrock.

A devoted fan of golf, Sarah stays updated on the sport through platforms like ESPN, SS Golf, and esteemed publications such as Golf Digest and Golf.com. She combines her knowledge of the game with an ability to understand audience preferences, crafting stories that resonate deeply with readers.

Sarah credits Tiger Woods as her inspiration for entering the world of golf. His resilience, innovative contributions to the game, and achievements motivate her to push boundaries in her career.

Beyond golf, Sarah is an avid NFL enthusiast cheering for the Kansas City Chiefs, a fiction novel lover, and a budding gardener. She aspires to one day cover historic events like The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, bringing fans closer to the heart of the action.

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