Woods, Romo Play AT&T National Pro-Am

You can never say Tony Romo suffers from lack of confidence.  The Dallas Cowboys quarterback did something most amateur golfers would never dare do–play Tiger Woods for money.  Then again, most amateurs aren’t one-handicappers, and if they are, most assuredly they don’t have the lovely Jessica Simpson cheering them on.  Playing in the pro-am the day before the AT&T National begins, the tournament Woods is hosting, Romo held his own against Tiger (although Tiger did spot Romo two strokes), but in the end Tiger prevailed, leaving Romo’s wallet a bit lighter.  Many other pro athletes attended the event, including Washington Redskins players Jason Campbell Antwaan Randle El, and Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau, who paired up with PGA pro Mike Weir.

Tiger Woods (Image: Zuma Press)

But like most other tournament he enters, the media focus is squarely on Woods.  Always the cordial host, Tiger hopes that the 120 man field has a great week, but he wants to be the last one standing come Sunday.  Always on his mind though is Jack Nicklaus, and his record 18 majors.  Woods finished sixth at both the Masters and U.S. Open, but is looking for better results at Turnberry in two weeks time.

Other notables playing this weekend at the Congressional Country Club include U.S. Open champ Lucas Glover, Jim Furyk and Vijay Singh.