After a long selection process, Tom chose to come north to Decorah to play collegiate golf. A two-time all-conference performer, he helped lead the Norse to the league title and a trip to the 2008 national tournament.

"Earning academic All-America honors and capturing the conference championship on our home course, Oneota Golf and Country Club, was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. And just practicing, traveling, and competing with the team during my four years was great, too. We truly were a family on and off the golf course."