2006-07: Set a new program record for individual low-round when he shot an unprecedented 10-under par 61 at the Treasure Coast Classic ... his round of 61 is the lowest round in the nation this season and set a new course record at the Indian Hills Golf Club ... was the low scorer for St. John's in two events this year, including a second place finish at the Red Storm's own McLaughlin ... has finished in the top five in five events this year ... helped his team secure its fourth championship title of the season by taking second at the Lacrosse Homes Intercollegiate ... tied for 11th at the 2007 BIG EAST Championships ... has posted 15 rounds at par or better ... boasts a 71.90 stroke average.
2005-06: Began his career with the Red Storm tying for seventh at the Rutgers Invitational ... had his best showing of the year tying for second place as St. John's hosted The Tillinghast ... continued his dominance at Red Storm events, taking fifth at the Treasure Coast Classic World Trade Center Hero's Classic ... posted his lowest round of the season, a three-under par 69, at the BIG EAST Championship ... had a 74.33 stroke average in his first season with the red and white ... qualified for the Massachusetts Open over the summer.
At Old Dominion: Transfer from Old Dominion University ... at St. John's Prep, was a three time Boston Globe All-Scholastic Team selection ... won the Catholic League Golf Championship Individual Title in 2003 ... high school team was three-time Massachusetts Division I State Champions.
Personal: Born in Salem, Mass., on January 16, 1986 ... son of Michael and Gail Zolotas ... has a younger brother, Nicholas (18) ... majoring in communications.
Zolotas Up Close:
Favorite golf club: Driver. It's fun to hit the ball as far as you can and it's the most important club next to the putter.
Best thing about golf: On any given day, anybody can beat anyone.
One word that describes your team: Hungry.
Tiger or Phil?: Tiger because he changed the way the game is played.
Favorite St. John's golfer: Keegan Bradley. He's always working hard to improve his game.