At Glance
‣ Tony Romo, former NFL quarterback and avid golfer, has played approximately 500 rounds of golf with Scottie Scheffler and claims to have never seen Scheffler shoot over 70, highlighting Scheffler’s consistent performance and skill in golf.
‣ Romo compares Scottie Scheffler’s golfing abilities and potential legacy to that of golf legends Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus, suggesting that Scheffler is on his way to becoming a “generational” star in the sport due to his remarkable talent and lack of weaknesses.
‣ Scheffler’s impressive streak includes 39 consecutive rounds under-par in his 2024 season and only nine rounds scoring 70 or higher, underscoring his exceptional form and consistency on the golf course, which Romo believes is no fluke.
Tony Romo estimates he’s played 500 rounds of golf with Scottie Scheffler.
He’s never seen Scheffler shoot over 70 😲
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Tony Romo, the former NFL quarterback, has a thing or two to say about golf. And not just any golf, but playing with Scottie Scheffler, the world No.1. Romo, who’s swung his fair share of clubs in PGA Tour pro-ams and even gave Q-School a shot, can’t help but rave about Scheffler. He puts him up there with legends like Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus. That’s no small praise.
Last week, at the PGA Tour Champions’ Invited Celebrity Classic, Romo dropped a bombshell. He’s hit the links with Scheffler about 500 times. And guess what? Not once did Scheffler shoot over 70. “I don’t think I’ve ever played a round of golf with Scottie Scheffler and him not break 70 ever, which is insane,” Romo said. It’s like Scheffler has this magic touch, an ability to autocorrect mid-game that leaves Romo in awe.
Romo’s admiration doesn’t stop there. He’s seen Scheffler’s short game up close and personal. “He’s one of the best pitchers ever,” Romo insists. And when Scheffler’s putting game is on point? Watch out. He’s either winning or right there in the mix, just like Tiger in his heyday.
So, how many rounds has Romo played with Scheffler? A whopping 500. And not once has he seen Scheffler shoot over 70. If that’s not impressive, I don’t know what is.
Scheffler’s been on fire, clinching a three-shot victory at the RBC Heritage on Monday. That’s his second-straight title after winning the Masters, and his fourth win in five starts. The guy’s unstoppable.
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In 2024, Scheffler’s been under-par for 39 consecutive rounds. Only nine times has he scored 70 or higher. Romo sees this streak as no fluke. He believes Scheffler is on his way to becoming a “generational” star, just like Woods and Nicklaus.
Romo recalls a round where Scheffler’s performance was simply out of this world. “Oh my gosh, I have not seen a guy hit a golf ball like this since Tiger back in the 2000s,” he said. The power, the precision, it was all there.
Scheffler and Romo have a friendly rivalry, betting on matches against each other. Last year, Scheffler admitted Romo had beaten him, though not in stroke play. But he managed to win some of his money back, much to Romo’s frustration.
Romo, who spent 14 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, retired in 2017. He’s now a NFL analyst for CBS and spends plenty of time golfing. It seems like the fairways have become his second home.
