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Tony Romo's Golf DQ Explained
Tony Romo's pro-golf quest ended with a disqualification after signing a wrong scorecard during Korn Ferry Q-School.
In brief
Tony Romo's pro-golf quest ended with a disqualification after signing a wrong scorecard during Korn Ferry Q-School. Tony Romo was disqualified from Korn Ferry Q-School after signing a scorecard with incorrect scores, despite missing the cut by three shots. Originally reported by Golf.
Tony Romo's golf journey
Tony Romo, 46, a former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS NFL color analyst, has a history of golf participation.
Romo's CBS split
Romo parted ways with CBS after a 10-year, $180 million contract extension ended on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.
Romo's golf attempt
Romo played in a Korn Ferry pre-qualifier tournament at the Club at Forest Ridge in Broken Arrow, Okla.
Romo's scores
Romo shot 76, 75, and 74 in the first three rounds of the Korn Ferry Q-School pre-qualifier.
Romo's scoring error
Romo signed for a 4 on the 16th and 17th holes, but the official recorded two 5s, leading to disqualification.
Rules of Golf
Under golf rules, signing a higher score than your actual score results in disqualification.
Romo's explanation
Romo admitted to signing Rice's card without checking it carefully, due to slow play and frustration.
Romo's current status
Romo is at a crossroads and plans to reflect on his life after the disqualification.
Romo's golf future
Romo aims to earn a spot on the senior tour within four years, joining other 46-year-old golfers.
Romo's golf peers
Romo's potential senior tour peers include Justin Rose, Sergio Garcia, Adam Scott, Ian Poulter, and Lucas Glover.
Romo's DUI
Romo was arrested under suspicion of driving while intoxicated and pleaded no contest.
Romo's CBS contract
Romo signed a 10-year, $180 million contract with CBS that ended on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.
Romo's golf performance
Romo missed the cut by three shots after a third round of 74 in the Korn Ferry Q-School pre-qualifier.
Romo's disqualification
Romo was disqualified from the Korn Ferry Q-School pre-qualifier due to signing a wrong scorecard.
The essence
Tony Romo was disqualified from Korn Ferry Q-School after signing a scorecard with incorrect scores, despite missing the cut by three shots.
