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Tony Romo's latest pro-golf quest ended with curious DQ. Here's what happened

October 8, 2026

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo’s latest foray into professional golf ended unexpectedly when he was disqualified during a Korn Ferry Tour pre-qualifier event in Oklahoma. After two rounds of 76 and 75 at the Club at Forest Ridge, Romo was positioned to advance to the next stage of Q-School but fell short in his final round.

Playing alongside amateur Ethan Smith and professional Brandon Rice, Romo shot a 37 on the front nine but failed to secure a strong enough finish to make the cut, leaving him 13 strokes behind the 36-hole leaders after two rounds. The disqualification came amid a slow pace of play, marking an unusual conclusion to his latest attempt to qualify for the Korn Ferry Tour.

Romo, 46, has long balanced his football legacy—including a 13-year NFL career and a brief but high-profile tenure as CBS’s lead NFL analyst—with a passion for golf. His 2020 contract with CBS reportedly included a $180 million extension, though the partnership ended abruptly in October 2020 amid criticism of his broadcast performance and a DWI arrest.

This latest golf setback adds another layer to his multifaceted career, which has seen highs in football and broadcasting offset by occasional controversies.