Zoran Zorkic
| Zoran Zorkic | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1966-09-05) September 5, 1966 |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg; 16 st) |
| Sporting nationality |  Australia (until 1994) United States (1994–present) |
| Residence | Kingwood, Texas, U.S. |
| Career | |
| College | University of Houston |
| Turned professional | 1989 |
| Former tours | Nationwide TourNGA Hooters Tour |
| Professional wins | 8 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| Korn Ferry Tour | 1 |
| Other | 7 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | CUT: 2000 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Zoran Zorkic (born Zoran Zorkić; September 5, 1966) is a Serbian-born golfer who grew up in Australia and has played primarily in the United States. He has played extensively on the PGA Tour's developmental tour, the Nationwide Tour.
Early life and amateur career
Zorkic was born in Donji Petrovci, Yugoslavia (present-day Serbia). His family moved to Australia when he was five years old.
Zorkic then moved to the United States where he attended the University of Houston, later becoming an All-American.[1]
Professional career
In 2000, Zorkic joined the Nationwide Tour. He won the SAS Carolina Classic in 2002, his only victory on Tour. He played on the Nationwide Tour until 2009.
He also won four events on the NGA Hooters Tour. He is currently a golf coach in Houston.
Professional wins (8)
Buy.com Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin ofvictory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 19, 2002 | SAS Carolina Classic | −10 (70-67-66-71=274) | 1 stroke |  Doug Barron |
NGA Hooters Tour wins (4)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin ofvictory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 12, 1990 | Greater Montgomery Open | −17 (65-68-69-71=271) | 2 strokes | John McGough |
| 2 | Sep 14, 1997 | Hooters Classic (The Champions Club) | −14 (72-66-74-62=274) | Playoff | Henry Diana, Tyler Williamson |
| 3 | Jun 7, 1998 | Delta Pontiac Performers Golf Classic | −21 (65-66-67-69=267) | 1 stroke | Bob Heintz |
| 4 | Mar 21, 1999 | Hooters Classic (Windermere Club) | −15 (67-69-71-66=273) | Playoff | Tommy Biershenk |
Ninfa's Texas Tour wins (2)
- 1992 Cypresswood tournament
- 1993 ProGear Texas Classic
Other wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin ofvictory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 15, 1989 | Queensland PGA Championship | −11 (73-67-67-70=277) | 1 stroke | Terry Price |
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 2000 |
|---|---|
| U.S. Open | CUT |
CUT = missed the half-way cut Note: Zorkic only played in the U.S. Open.
Team appearances
Amateur
- Australian Men's Interstate Teams Matches (representing Queensland): 1985, 1986, 1988
References
- ^"Faces familiar and unfamiliar at top". The News-Herald. September 1, 2006. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
External links
- Zoran Zorkic at the PGA Tour official site
