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Tony Romo Arrest Leads to Withdrawal from Texas State Open
7/27/2026, 2:13:15 PM
Arrest and Immediate Consequences
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS NFL analyst Tony Romo was arrested in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating while intoxicated. The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office arrest report states that Romo was stopped around 8 p.m. on Thursday while driving south on Interstate 43 and performed poorly on standard field-sobriety tests. He was taken into custody, booked, and released without comment from CBS. The incident is classified as a first-offense OWI charge.
Withdrawal from the Texas State Open
Following the arrest, Romo withdrew from the 56th M&P Group Texas State Open, a PGA-organized tournament held at the Cascades Country Club in Tyler, Texas. The club confirmed his removal and cancelled the scheduled Q&A session for Monday. Romo had been a regular participant, entering the event nine times and competing in the previous year’s two rounds (shooting 69 and 76). The tournament is set to tee off on Monday and run through Friday, with the first round beginning on Tuesday, July 28.
Romo’s Professional Background
Romo, 46, has served as the lead game analyst for CBS’s NFL coverage since 2017 after a 12-year playing career (2004-2016) spent entirely with Dallas. He holds the Cowboys franchise record for career touchdown passes and previously held the passing-yardage record (34,183) until it was surpassed by Dak Prescott.
Upcoming Court Appearance
Romo’s next legal obligation is a court appearance scheduled for September 21. The date is listed as a deadline for his case, indicating that the matter remains pending.
Tournament Overview
Organized by the Northern Texas section of the PGA of America, the Texas State Open has been hosted in Tyler since 2018. The event attracts professional and amateur competitors and will proceed as planned despite Romo’s absence.
