Tony Romo disqualified from golf qualifier over scorecard error

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 19:31 · Archive

Tony Romo was disqualified from a PGA Tour-sanctioned golf qualifying tournament in Oklahoma after signing for a lower score than he shot.

Tony Romo was disqualified from a Korn Ferry pre-qualifier golf tournament in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma on Friday, the same day he announced his departure from CBS Sports. The disqualification occurred after the event concluded due to a scorecard error during his third and final round.

Romo was attempting to advance to Q School qualifying for the Korn Ferry Tour, the minor leagues for professional golf. He needed approximately an even par score to progress. Playing partner Brandon Rice, who was serving as his scoring marker, marked Romo down for a bogey five on the 16th hole. However, Romo told Rice it was actually a four and signed his scorecard for that score before leaving the course after missing qualification by three shots.

An unnamed pro who was monitoring the group for slow play later checked Romo's scorecard online and noticed a discrepancy. This pro recalled watching Romo three-putt for bogey fives on both holes 16 and 17. Under PGA Tour rules, if a player signs for a lower score than actually shot and does not correct it within 15 minutes, disqualification follows. Rob Keller, a PGA Tour rules official, called Romo to explain the ruling. Romo accepted the decision and was described as 'very complimentary' of how the event was run.

How it is being reported

• Tony Romo in bizarre golf DQ controversy — on same day he was cut by CBSTony Romo is going to need a new fallback career.New York Post · 8 Oct, 19:14
• Latest shame for Tony Romo as ex-CBS analyst is disqualified from golf tournament over scorecard errorAt the same time as Romo announced he was leaving CBS Sports last Friday, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was attempting to turn pro at a qualifying tournament in Oklahoma.Daily Mail Sport · 8 Oct, 19:00

In this story: Tony Romo · Brandon Rice · Dallas Cowboys · CBS Sports · Korn Ferry Tour · PGA Tour · Broken Arrow · Oklahoma

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