Amanda Balionis shares special message as Pittsburgh’s Neal Shipley joins PGA Tour

Neal Shipley created waves in the golf community recently with his latest accomplishment. Having secured a card for the PGA Tour's 2026 season, he earned the support of Amanda Balionis and several other fans.

The CBS Sports reporter reposted Golf.com's Instagram post of the Ohio State University star smoking a cigar to celebrate the milestone. Balionis' caption was simple yet bold.

As she and the professional golfer both hail from Pittsburgh, Amanda Balionis stated that Shipley's achievement was yet another 'dub' for the area. She also referred to the Pittsburgh Steelers' incredible victory on Sunday that resulted in a 23 to 9 victory over the Cleveland Browns.

Here's a look at the NFL sideline reporter's caption of her Instagram Story (via Instagram @balionis):

Here's a look at Amanda Balionis' post celebrating Neal Shipley and the Pittsburgh Steelers' victories (via Instagram @balionis):

Amanda Balionis reacts to Neal Shipley's latest milestone (Image via Instagram @balionis)

Neal Shipley was one of the 20 professional golfers who earned their cards for the PGA Tour's 2026 season via the Korn Ferry Tour's Points List. He placed 4th on the list following the conclusion of the 2025 Korn Ferry Tour.

What's in Neal Shipley's bag going into the PGA Tour?

As the 24-year-old prepares to step into the PGA Tour with a full card next year, he has quite an arsenal equipped in his golf bag. Here's a look at Neal Shipley's golf equipment (via GolfWrx and Today's Golfer):

Driver

• Clubhead - PING G440 LST (9 degrees set at 7.5 degrees)
• Shaft - Fujikura Ventus TR Black 7 X (45 inches, tipped 1 inch)

3-Wood

• Clubhead - PING G430 LST 3-Wood (15 degrees set at 13.5 degrees)
• Shaft - Fujikura Ventus Black 8 X

3-Wood (alternate)

• Clubhead - Titleist TSR3 3-Wood (13.5 degrees, C2 SureFit setting)
• Shaft - Fujikura Ventus Black 8 X

5-Wood

• Clubhead - PING G440 Max 5-Wood (19 degrees set at 17.5 degrees)
• Shaft - Fujikura Ventus TR Black 8 X

Irons

• Clubhead - PING i230 3-Iron
• Shaft - True Temper Dynamic Gold X100

• Clubhead - PING Blueprint S irons (4-Iron to 5-Iron)
• Shaft - True Temper Dynamic Gold X100

• Clubhead - PING Blueprint T Irons (6-Iron to 9-Iron0
• Shaft - True Temper Dynamic Gold X100

Wedges

• Clubhead - PING S159 (46 degrees - 12 degree bounce)
• Shaft - True Temper Dynamic Golf Tour Issue S400

• Clubhead - PING S159 (50 degrees - 12 degree bounce)
• Shaft - True Temper Dynamic Golf Tour Issue S400

• Clubhead - PING S159 (54 degrees - 12 degree bounce)
• Shaft - True Temper Dynamic Golf Tour Issue S400

• Clubhead - PING S159 (60 degrees - 08 degree bounce)
• Shaft - True Temper Dynamic Golf Tour Issue S400

Putter

• Clubhead - PING PLD Anser Putter (copper finish)

Golf Ball

• Golf Ball - Titleist Pro V1x

Grips

• Grips - Golf Pride ZGrip Cord

Edited by Lathika Krishna