By Maggie Thach, Reno Gazette-Journal

STATELINE — Rick Rhoden can hear Tony Romo’s footsteps coming up behind him.

Last summer at the American Century Championship, the Dallas Cowboys quarterback finished second to Rhoden, an eight-time winner at the South Lake Tahoe tournament. In 2008, Romo finished third.

This could be the year Romo, who has dabbled in PGA Tour qualification events, takes the top spot.

Tony Romo

“A lot of these guys don’t play as much competitive golf but Tony is a great player,” Rhoden said. “If he can manage his game a little more, he’ll start winning this thing.”

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