Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo Fails To Qualify For Golf’s US Open
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo failed to qualify for the 2026 U.S. Open after shooting a 9-over 79 in a local qualifier in Waco, Texas, falling 11 shots short of the qualifying score. The 46-year-old CBS analyst, who previously advanced to the final qualifying stage in 2010, competed alongside other former professional athletes attempting to reach the tournament. The U.S. Open is scheduled for June 15–18 at Shinnecock Hills, with several other ex-athletes still vying for qualification through upcoming local events.
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Sports Former Cowboys QB Tony Romo Fails To Qualify For Golf’s US Open (Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images) Andrew Powell Sports and Weather Blogger April 30, 2026 1:33 PM ET April 30, 2026 1:33 PM ET Andrew Powell Sports and Weather Blogger Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Tony Romo, a former quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys and current analyst for CBS, will be forced to wait at least another year in order to qualify for the U.S.
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