He finished tied for 3rd at the PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament to earn his card for 1987. In his rookie season, he finished outside the top 200 on the money list to lose his playing rights, but did also play 14 events on the European Tour and retained his European Tour card. He returned to Europe with more success, twice making the top 100 on the European Tour Order of Merit.
He secured a PGA Tour card for 1987 by tying for third place at the Qualifying Tournament. In his rookie season, he did not make it into the top 200 on the money list and lost his playing rights but still played 14 events on the European Tour and retained his card. He returned to Europe with more success, finishing twice in the top 100 on the European Tour Order of Merit.