Amanda Balionis Returns to Golf Coverage as PGA Tour’s Full Swing Season 3 Announced

NEW YORK, N.Y. — CBS Sports reporter Amanda Balionis has announced her return to golf coverage following a brief hiatus, just as the PGA Tour revealed the release date for the highly anticipated third season of its Netflix series, *Full Swing*.

Balionis, 39, shared the news on her Instagram Stories, reposting the PGA Tour’s announcement with the caption, “We’re baaack.” The new season, set to premiere on February 25, will feature a star-studded lineup of golfers, including Ludvig Aberg, Keegan Bradley, Wyndham Clark, and Justin Thomas, among others. Notably, Bryson DeChambeau, the only non-PGA Tour golfer in the series, will also appear, adding intrigue to the upcoming season.

Balionis recently concluded her NFL coverage duties, marking the end of her regular season work with a heartfelt social media post. “That’s a wrap on the regular season!” she wrote. “This job is always the dream, but it’s the people I have the privilege of working around and learning from that makes it so fun and special.” She added that she would take a couple of weeks off before returning to her role with CBS Sports’ golf coverage.

The announcement comes as the PGA Tour gears up for a busy season, with the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am set to kick off next week. The event will mark the return of Scottie Scheffler, who has been recovering from a puncture wound to his right hand sustained while preparing Christmas dinner. Scheffler, a two-time Masters champion, last competed in December and is eager to return to the course. “I’m not about to rush back just to rush back,” he said earlier this week.

The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, one of the Tour’s signature events, will feature an 80-player field, the largest of the season due to its amateur component. Scheffler tied for sixth place last year when the tournament was shortened to 54 holes due to severe weather conditions.

Meanwhile, *Full Swing* Season 3 promises to deliver an inside look at the lives of professional golfers both on and off the course. The series has gained a loyal following since its debut, offering fans unprecedented access to the highs and lows of the PGA Tour season.

Balionis’ return to golf coverage is sure to delight fans who have missed her presence on the sidelines. Known for her engaging interviews and in-depth reporting, she has become a staple of CBS Sports’ golf broadcasts. Her upcoming work on *Full Swing* and the PGA Tour season will undoubtedly add to her growing legacy in sports journalism.