The AT&T Byron Nelson added some star power to its golf tournament on Monday.
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has accepted a sponsor’s exemption to play in the PGA Tour event May 6-12 at Trinity Forest Golf Club in Dallas.
Romo, who now works as the lead NFL analyst for CBS Sports, will maintain his amateur status for the event. He joins North Texas residents Jordan Spieth and Ryan Palmer, as well as defending champion Aaron Wise, as early commitments for the event.
“Golf is one of my greatest passions outside my family and football, and I am honored to have the opportunity to compete amongst the pros again in this year’s AT&T Byron Nelson,” Romo said in a statement released by the tournament.