Tony Romo has backed out of a golf tournament in Texas just days after his OWI arrest in Wisconsin. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was slated to compete in the 56th M&P Group Texas State Open this week at the Cascades Country Club, as he does every year, but the host course revealed on Sunday that Romo would not be joining them in 2026 .
“Although we’re disappointed he won’t be joining us, we’re still looking forward to an exciting week of competitive golf,” the club told local station KLTV. A Q&A session scheduled for Monday was also scrapped.
Romo was arrested for operating a vehicle while under the influence on Thursday after he was pulled over on a high-rise bridge while going southbound on I-43 in Milwaukee. He had just finished competing at the 125th Wisconsin Amateur Championship, which wasn’t his best outing; he finished 35-over par.
Officers say he performed poorly on field sobriety tests that night and was taken into custody. Romo seemed unfazed as he posed for his mug shot, grinning from ear to ear. He was later released on a signature bond, with a court date scheduled for August 27 at the Milwaukee County Courthouse.
Aside from his lengthy career with America’s Team, Romo is often found on the golf course and has competed in plenty of tournaments over the years, where he’s got a rep for being one of the best athlete-golfers. He has been seen frequently at golf events, including PGA Tour and celebrity tournaments. His annual appearance at the Texas State Open had become a tradition, making this year’s withdrawal notable.
