Tony Romo Arrested for Alleged DUI After Competing in Wisconsin Amateur Golf Championship

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS Sports analyst Tony Romo was arrested Thursday evening in Wisconsin on suspicion of working whereas intoxicated (OWI), simply hours after ending the ultimate spherical of the Wisconsin Amateur Championship.

Tony Romo Faces DUI Charge

According to an arrest detention report, Romo was stopped whereas driving south on Interstate 43 after finishing the golf match.

Authorities stated he “performed poorly” on discipline sobriety exams earlier than he was taken into custody, CBS reported. He was later booked on one depend of allegedly working whereas intoxicated and launched. Romo is scheduled to seem in court docket on Sept. 21.

The arrest occurred the identical day Romo wrapped up his hometown match, the place he struggled all through the four-day occasion.

A graduate of Burlington High School in Wisconsin, Romo completed tied for 73rd with a four-round whole of 319, ending the championship at 35-over par. His efficiency earned him $60 in prize cash.

Tony Romo Booked on Alleged OWI

Romo opened the match with a 79 earlier than taking pictures a 78 within the second spherical to make the reduce. His last two rounds proved tougher, as he posted scores of 80 and 82. Tournament champion Spencer Turtz received the occasion with a rating of 3-over par, highlighting the difficult situations gamers confronted.

During the match, Romo spoke about his ardour for golf and admitted the game continues to check his recreation.

“I’m competitive in both,” Romo stated whereas evaluating golf to soccer. “I am just better at football. But I think we’re gaining strides.”

He additionally described the Wisconsin Amateur Championship as a “true test” that exposes each weak spot in a golfer’s recreation, a problem he embraced regardless of the tough outcomes, the NY Post reported.

Just at some point earlier than his arrest, Romo was seen interacting with followers after his spherical. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Jim Owczarski shared a second exhibiting the previous NFL quarterback giving a younger fan tips about taking part in quarterback, leaving a constructive impression on spectators.

The alleged OWI offense might carry monetary penalties underneath Wisconsin regulation. A primary-time offense features a high-quality starting from $150 to $300, together with a $435 OWI surcharge.

Neither Romo nor his authorized representatives had publicly commented on the arrest. CBS Sports additionally declined to remark.