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The PGA Tour recently did an interview with Oakmont Country Club's head professional, Bob Ford, on the course, the tournament, and his career. Ford, who also is head professional at Seminole during the winter, said, "Except for the rough the venerable layout plays year round for the members close to what it will this week for the 107th U.S. Open."

Ford has played in several major PGA of America events, but failed to qualify this year for the U.S. Open at his home club. He had turned down an invitation to play a practice round with Phil Mickelson last week, so Ford could attend sectional qualifying. Ford is currently 3 for 30 in his career in qualifying for the U.S. Open.