Romo taking part in 54-hole fundraising tourney

[April 28, 2020]    Former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and other Dallas-area pros and amateurs will participate in a 54-hole fundraising tournament this week to benefit caddies affected by COVID-19.

Cowboys' Tony Romo throws a pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars during their NFL football game at Wembley Stadium in London, November 9, 2014. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett

The event will be held from Tuesday through Thursday at Maridoe Golf Club in Carrollton, Texas. Details of the Maridoe Samaritan Fund Invitational were confirmed Monday by ESPN.

"We're a caddie-only club, and our caddies have not been working because of COVID-19," managing member Alison Morrison said. "We thought, why don't we have a little bit of a match, so to speak, sharpen our blades, put on a 54-hole, social distancing event. Leave the pins. No rakes in bunkers. Let's play for them, basically. And within a day, I had 24 members who said yes."

A total of 72 players each paid a $250 entry fee to compete. Players will compete in threesomes and will be required to carry their own bags or use a pull cart.

Professional golfers in the field include Viktor Hovland, Scottie Scheffler and Harry Higgs. Amateur entries include Romo and former NBA guard Deron Williams.

--Field Level Media

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