Tony Romo, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS analyst, was arrested for operating while under the influence (OWI) on Thursday night in Wisconsin. The arrest occurred on the same day Romo competed in the final round of the Wisconsin Amateur Championship golf tournament, where he finished with a score of 35-over par and earned $60.
Romo shot 12-over par during the final round of the tournament and was pulled over while traveling south on Interstate 43, according to an arrest detention report. The report indicated that he performed poorly on field sobriety tests. He is scheduled to appear in court on September 21.
During the tournament, Romo described the Wisconsin Amateur Championship as a "true test" that reveals weaknesses. He finished the tournament with rounds of 79, 78, 80, and 82. Romo, who played for Eastern Illinois in college before his NFL career, spent his entire professional football career with the Cowboys, making four Pro Bowls and holding the franchise record for touchdown passes. He transitioned to broadcasting after retiring from the NFL.
He is entering his 10th season with CBS, working as part of the network's No. 1 broadcast team alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson. CBS declined to comment on Romo's arrest when reached by The Athletic.
In Wisconsin, OWI is also referred to as driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated, depending on the state. Penalties for a first-time OWI offense can include a fine between $150 and $300, plus a $435 OWI surcharge, according to the state's department of transportation website.