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Romo DQ'd from Golf; Leaves CBS Sports
9 Oct
Summary
- Tony Romo disqualified from golf tournament for incorrect score.
- CBS Sports and Tony Romo mutually agreed to part ways.
- Romo admitted to dependence on pain medication and alcohol.
Tony Romo has been disqualified from a Korn Ferry Tour pre-qualifying golf tournament in Oklahoma due to scorekeeping errors. He signed for a lower score on two holes than a referee had recorded, leading to his removal from the competition. This incident coincided with the announcement that CBS Sports and Romo have mutually agreed to end their nine-year association.
Romo, who joined CBS Sports as a lead analyst after his NFL retirement in 2017, expressed pride in his accomplishments and stated his intention to take a break for health and family. His departure from the network follows his July arrest on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, for which he pleaded no contest in September.
In a statement, Romo acknowledged a personal failure and admitted to a dependence on pain medication and alcohol, stemming from chronic pain after multiple back surgeries. He stated his commitment to examining the path that led him there and making necessary changes, taking full responsibility for his mistakes.
