He's gonna like this one, Jim!!!
Tony Romo transitioned back into athlete mode Thursday ... sinking a 30-foot chip-in for an eagle at a pro tournament -- and the shot was EPIC!!
The ex-Dallas Cowboys QB (and Jim Nantz' NFL game broadcasting partner) hit the links as a sponsor exemption at the Korn Ferry Tour's Veritex Bank Championship in Arlington, Texas ... and it didn't take long for him to shine.
On his first hole of the day -- the Par 5 10th at Texas Rangers Golf Club -- Romo knocked his second shot just short of the green, and was looking to chip it close with his 3rd shot to set himself up for a birdie look.
Generational touch. 🏈⛳️@DallasCowboys alum @TonyRomo makes eagle on his opening hole @VBChampionship! pic.twitter.com/5ueU1mvVCV
— Korn Ferry Tour (@KornFerryTour) April 22, 2021
The thing is ... Romo hit the chip shot so well -- IT ACTUALLY WENT IN!!!
Side angle footage showed just how difficult of a chip it really was ... Romo had to navigate a big hill in order to bury the ball in the cup.
This is Tony Romo’s eagle on 10. A wonderful fan sent this to me. @andyalberth pic.twitter.com/EpagOEE6mO
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) April 22, 2021
Of course, Tony's a hell of a golfer and this isn't anything too new for the 41-year-old -- so his celebration was muted, with nothing more than a small fist pump and a wave.
Romo -- who's played a handful of times at pro events before -- is currently doing well at the event ... he's even on his scorecard through five holes so far.
Only 13 holes left in Round 1 ... go get 'em, Tony!