Despite finishing second at The Masters and ranking 29th in the world right now, America's rising star Zalatoris needs a win to progress to the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup Playoffs next week.
Rickie Fowler has rounded off a severely disappointing season by missing the cut at the Wyndham Championship, ending his chances of a place in the FedEx Cup playoffs.
Justin Rose is currently projected 126th in the FedEx Cup standings as he sits five shots behind Russell Henley with one round remaining in North Carolina.
Rory McIlroy is bidding to become the first player to win three FedEx Cups this season and before teeing off at the Northern Trust on Thursday, he showed off some great ball skills.