Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo falls short in US Open golf qualifying bid

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Former NFL star Tony Romo’s amateur golf career has been well documented since his retirement. But the quarterback-turned-broadcaster will have to wait at least another year for a shot at competing in the U.S. Open.

Romo shot a 9-over 79 in local qualifying in Texas, leaving him 11 shots outside the qualifying cutoff.

The former Dallas Cowboys signal-caller is among eight athletes competing in the early stages of qualifying for this summer’s U.S. Open.

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Tony Romo plays his shot from the second tee box during the final round of the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nevada, on July 13, 2025. (Eakin Howard/Getty Images)

Romo has had success on the golf course, including a win at the American Century Championship. He last reached the final stage of U.S. Open qualifying in 2010.

While Romo’s run ended, several retired MLB players are still in the hunt to advance, including two-time All-Star Tyler Clippard, former New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Hicks and ex-Mariners relief pitcher Shigetoshi Hasegawa. Hicks is married to former LPGA Tour golfer Cheyenne Woods, niece of five-time Masters champion Tiger Woods.

Aaron Hicks looks on after teeing off during the Capital One MLB Open at Shadow Creek Golf Course in North Las Vegas,