Tony Romo is not any stranger to golf. Romo boasts a +zero.three handicap and, by all means, is best than most of us on the course. The retired NFL QB turned TV commentator will now attempt his hand at an actual Pga Tour Occasion.

Romo has been granted a sponsor’s exemption into the Corales Puntacana Resort & Membership Championship within the Dominican Republic happening in March. The event is an reverse subject occasion because the World Golf Championships-Dell Applied sciences Match Play is occurring the identical week.

Romo, who’s enjoying within the AT&T Pebble Seashore Professional-Am this week with Will Zalatoris, spoke to the media forward of the occasion:

“As knowledgeable athlete, the love and thrill of competitors by no means solely leaves you,” Romo stated throughout a Wednesday news convention. “Outdoors of my household and soccer, golf is considered one of my biggest passions. So, enjoying and competing in a Pga Tour occasion is a dream come true.”

Final yr, Romo tried to qualify for the U.S. Open, however didn’t make it past native qualifying.