During high school, was known perhaps as much for football as for golf. An arm injury ended his football season early, and he turned all his attention to golf. Went on to become the Desert Valley League boys' golf champion, earning a scholarship to Southern Utah University.

Grew up on the golf course, with his dad teaching him the game and instilling in him a love for the sport.

Says "Learning from and playing with my dad are among my most memorable moments. I'll never pass up an opportunity to spend time with my dad."

Lone college tournament title came at the 2021 Jackrabbit Invitational in Boulder City, Nevada, outside Las Vegas. Shot three 67s to defeat UNLV’s J.J. Gresco by three shots.

Was a two-time Big Sky Conference Player of the Year (2020 and 2021), both years a first-team all-conference selection.