Won the 81st Illinois State Amateur Championship in his last start as an amateur in August 2011. Shot 64-69 on the final day to finish at 12-under par 272 and win by four shots at Glen Oak CC.

Transferred to the University of Iowa after completing freshman year at Kansas University. Helped the Hawkeyes to a top-10 finish at the 2011 NCAA Championship. Was a first-team All-Big Ten selection his senior season (2010-11).