After OWI arrest, Tony Romo withdraws from Texas State Open - NBC Sports

What the report says

NBCSports.com’s Pro Football Talk reported that Tony Romo has withdrawn from the Texas State Open following his arrest in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating while intoxicated. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS NFL analyst had not made a public statement as of the report published July 26, 2026, according to NBCSports.com.

Citing Michael Garcia of KETK, NBCSports.com reported that the tournament was scheduled to begin Tuesday, July 28, at Cascades Country Club in Tyler, Texas. The club confirmed that Romo removed himself from the field. The report said the arrest occurred after Romo had played in a golf event in the Milwaukee area.

According to NBCSports.com, Romo is scheduled to appear in court on September 21. The report said he was arrested after allegedly performing poorly during standard field sobriety tests, while noting that it was not yet clear whether he took a breath test. The case is at an allegation stage, and the report did not state any court outcome.

The withdrawal is notable because Romo has remained active in competitive golf since retiring from the NFL and had entered the Texas State Open multiple times before. NBCSports.com reported that he had previously participated in the event nine times. The development also draws attention because Romo is a high-profile sports broadcaster and former franchise quarterback for the Cowboys, making any legal matter involving him likely to receive scrutiny beyond the golf tournament itself.