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.
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.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up1May 19, 2002SAS Carolina Classic−10 (70-67-66-71=274)1 stroke Doug Barron
NGA Hooters Tour wins (4) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1Aug 12, 1990Greater Montgomery Open−17 (65-68-69-71=271)2 strokes John McGough2Sep 14, 1997Hooters Classic (The Champions Club)−14 (72-66-74-62=274)Playoff Henry Diana, Tyler Williamson3Jun 7, 1998Delta Pontiac Performers Golf Classic−21 (65-66-67-69=267)1 stroke Bob Heintz4Mar 21, 1999Hooters 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.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up1Oct 15, 1989Queensland PGA Championship−11 (73-67-67-70=277)1 stroke Terry Price
Results in major championships Tournament2000U.S. OpenCUT 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
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