On a PGA Tour Break, Amanda Balionis to Change Her Patterns Before Masters Kicks Off

Ever get that feeling where you’re about to switch things up—new routines, new habits, maybe a whole new mindset? Well, Amanda Balionis is in that zone right now.

The CBS Sports reporter recently took to Instagram with a cryptic-yet-intriguing update: “Sitting here sipping my bone broth and thinking about what new healthy habits/products I want to implement on the road when we get back at it in April… and I have questions.” First, kudos to Amanda for making bone broth sound like the ultimate wellness drink. But that last part—“when we get back at it in April”—is what really raises eyebrows.

If you connect the dots, it means one thing: No Amanda Balionis on air for PGA Tour coverage until The Masters. Yes, we’ll have to wait until Augusta to see her back on the sidelines, mic in hand, breaking down all the action. But she’s not the only one on a break—CBS is too.

The PGA Tour’s broadcast rights are split between CBS and NBC. CBS takes on around 20 events per season, primarily covering the weekend rounds. That means CBS (and, by extension, Amanda) won’t be back in the golf broadcasting game until the Masters Tournament from April 10 to 13, 2025. And this year, golf fans can expect expanded coverage.

CBS Expands Masters coverage with five extra hours

Yes, you read that right—golf fans are getting more Masters action in 2025! CBS Sports just announced that it’s adding five extra hours of live coverage across both television and streaming platforms.

Back in 2024, CBS aired The Masters from 3 PM to 7 PM ET on Saturday and 2 PM to 7 PM ET on Sunday. But… in 2025, they’re adding an extra hour of TV coverage on Saturday, so now both weekend days will have CBS coverage from 2 PM to 7 PM ET. That’s five more hours of Augusta magic, bringing golf fans unprecedented access to one of the sport’s most prestigious events.

Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley shared his excitement: “The Masters Tournament has had the great fortune of enjoying an extraordinary relationship with CBS Sports for nearly 70 years. Alongside our friends at the network, we are pleased to extend the Tournament’s weekend coverage and ultimately deliver more live golf for Masters fans.”

While CBS is doubling down on its Masters coverage, NBC remains a powerhouse in PGA Tour broadcasting, covering the Players Championship, the Open, and the FedEx Cup Playoffs. But just as CBS is setting the stage for a bigger and better Masters broadcast, there’s one problem—not everyone might be able to watch it.

YouTube TV and CBS are in a stand-off

If you’re a YouTube TV subscriber, brace yourself—CBS, CBS Sports, and Paramount+ may no longer be available after February 13, 2025. Yes, negotiations between YouTube TV and Paramount (which owns CBS and CBS Sports) haven’t resulted in a deal, and if they don’t reach one soon, major sports events—including March Madness and The Masters—won’t be accessible to YouTube TV users.

YouTube TV released a statement saying that despite good faith negotiations, they haven’t been able to reach an agreement. What exactly caused the breakdown? That part remains a mystery. For golf fans, this means one of two things: either a last-minute deal gets struck, or they’ll have to find another way to tune into The Masters.

So, as April approaches, here’s the situation: CBS is pulling out all the stops for its biggest Masters coverage yet, but the question remains—will everyone actually get to watch it?