Zoran Zorkic Explained

Zoran Zorkic
Birth Date:5 September 1966
Birth Place:Donji Petrovci, Yugoslavia
Weight:220lb
Nationality: (until 1994)
(1994–present)
Residence:Kingwood, Texas, U.S.
College:University of Houston
Yearpro:1989
Extour:Nationwide Tour
NGA Hooters Tour
Prowins:8
Nwidewins:1
Otherwins:7
Masters:DNP
Usopen:CUT: 2000
Open:DNP
Pga:DNP

Zoran Zorkic (born Zoran Zorkić; September 5, 1966) is a Serbian born, Australian-American professional golfer who played on the Nationwide Tour. Zorkic joined the Nationwide Tour in 2000. He won the SAS Carolina Classic in 2002, his only victory on Tour. He played on the Nationwide Tour until 2009. He won four events on the NGA Hooters Tour. He is currently a golf coach in Houston.

Early life

Zorkic was born in Donji Petrovci, Yugoslavia (present-day Serbia). His family moved to Australia when he was 5 years old. He later moved to the United States, where he attended the University of Houston, becoming an All-American.[1]

Professional wins (8)

NGA Hooters Tour wins (4)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory
Runner(s)-up
1Aug 12, 1990Greater Montgomery Open−17 (65-68-69-71=271)2 strokes John McGough
2Sep 14, 1997Hooters Classic (The Champions Club)−14 (72-66-74-62=274)Playoff Henry Diana, Tyler Williamson
3Jun 7, 1998Delta Pontiac Performers Golf Classic−21 (65-66-67-69=267)1 stroke Bob Heintz
4Mar 21, 1999Hooters Classic (Windermere Club)−15 (67-69-71-66=273)Playoff Tommy Biershenk

Ninfa's Texas Tour wins (2)

Other wins (1)

Results in major championships

CUT = missed the half-way cut
Note: Zorkic only played in the U.S. Open.

Team appearances

Amateur

Notes and References

  1. News: Faces familiar and unfamiliar at top . The News-Herald . November 28, 2023 . September 1, 2006.