He transferred to Arizona in 1991, just in time to win the California Amateur Championship at Pebbie Beach and help the 'Cats capture Pac-10 and NCAA Regional titles. In 1992, when he was named second-team All-Pac-10, he played a crucial role in Arizona's march to its first NCAA Men's Golf Championship, winning the NCAA West Regional individual title at 15 under par and being named First Team All-America.