Romo fails in attempt to qualify for US Open

Tony Romo, recently retired quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys, missed his shot at playing in the US Open by shooting a 3-over-par 75 at a local qualifier Monday at Split Rail Links & Golf Club just outside of Dallas.

Romo bogeyed Nos. 5, 7 and 9 to make the turn at 3-over par. He birdied No. 10, but then gave it back at 11. He eagled No. 14 to get to 1-over, then put his tee shot on 15 in the water and finished that hole with a triple bogey, pretty much ending his chances.

“I need to play in more tournaments, because golf and tournament golf are two totally different deals,” said Romo.

Seven qualifiers will move on to a sectional qualifier. Romo had to shoot a 3-under 69 par to make that group.

The 37-year-old played 12 seasons in the NFL, passing for 34,183 yards and 248 touchdowns. Injuries took a toll on his career as a quarterback – seven major ones that ranged from a broken pinkie finger to a broken collarbone to broken bones in his back – that kept him from playing.

Romo most recently suffered a back injury in the 2016 preseason that took him out most of the season and rookie Dak Prescott took over as the Cowboys’ starting quarterback.

Instead of trying to come back to the NFL, Romo took a job as CBS’ lead NFL game analyst beginning in the upcoming season. Romo will be in the booth with Jim Nantz for Sunday afternoon games and Thursday Night Football.

Romo last attempted to qualify for a US Open in 2011. Romo advanced to sectional qualifying in 2010, but he had to withdraw after weather delayed play and he had to take part in organized UFBN BDUJWJUJFT 05"T GPS UIF $PXCPZT