Bio

Bob Ford, 1972-75, played collegiately for the Spartans and has continued his success as a professional. Currently the head professional at Oakmont (Pa.) Country Club and Seminole (Fla.) Golf Club, Ford’s professional career has included three stints at the US Open, 10 at the PGA Championships and five as a PGA Cup Team member. Additionally, he is a three-time Pennsylvania Open champion and two-time Pennsylvania PGA champion. Ford is currently active on several boards, including TaylorMade/Adidas/Maxfli, Polo Ralph Lauren, Fownes Foundation and First Tee of Pittsburgh. Ford is also a member of the PGA Professional Hall of Fame (2005), the Western Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame (1998) and the Allegheny Kiski-Valley Sports Hall of Fame (1996). A co-author of the book Golf; The Body, The Mind, The Game, Ford has also been recognized as a two-time PGA Merchandiser of the Year and the National Professional Club Professional and Player of the Year. Declared by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as “the finest club pro in America,” Ford has served as the head pro at Oakmont for 26 years with six years at Seminole, which are both ranked among the top-10 courses in the nation. A former President of the Tri-State PGA from 1994-98, Ford was the recipient of the 1986 Tri-State PGA Horton Smith Award and the 1987 Tri-State PGA Teacher of the Year. Ford and his wife Nancy have three children, Kelly, Jay and Chandler.