He attended Ohio State University, where he completed a successful collegiate career. He won seven individual titles, including the 1990 Big Ten Championship, the 1991 Robert Kepler Intercollegiate and 5 other events. He was a four-time All-Conference selection in the Big Ten from 1988 to 1991; his other Big Ten Awards include the 1988 Freshman of the Year, the 1990 Player of the Year and the 1990 Les Bolstad Award for lowest stroke average.
He achieved success at Ohio State University, winning seven individual titles including the 1990 Big Ten Championship and the 1991 Robert Kepler Intercollegiate. He was recognized as a top athlete in the Big Ten Conference with four All-Conference selections from 1988 to 1991 and received various awards such as Freshman of the Year, Player of the Year, and the Les Bolstad Award for lowest stroke average.