Volunteered as a standard bearer at Phoenix Open while in high school, usually working with the group of his idol, Jerry Pate. Inducted into Arizona State Sports Hall of Fame in November 1998. First golf-course design, The GC of Virginia, in Roanoke, opened in 2002. In 2006, Bison Ranch GC opened in Arizona.

Won 1986 U.S. Public Links and 1987 U.S. Amateur titles. Also won Fred Haskins Award as nation's top collegiate player.