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Jimmy Kinsella
James J. Kinsella (born 25 May 1939) is an Irish professional golfer.
| Jimmy Kinsella | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | James J. Kinsella |
| Born | 25 May 1939 |
| Sporting nationality | Ireland |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 1954 |
| Former tour(s) | European Tour European Seniors Tour |
| Professional wins | 6 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| European Tour | 1 |
| Other | 5 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | DNP |
| The Open Championship | T40: 1971 |
Kinsella played on the European Tour in the 1970s, winning the 1972 Madrid Open. He played on the European Seniors Tour in its first three seasons, 1992–94.
Professional wins (6) edit
European Tour wins (1) edit
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 Apr 1972 | Madrid Open | −5 (75-69-67-72=283) | 1 stroke | José María Cañizares |
Other wins (5) edit
- This list is incomplete
- 1960 Irish Dunlop Tournament (tie with Christy O'Connor Snr)
- 1967 Carroll's No. 1 Tournament
- 1971 Irish Dunlop Tournament
- 1972 Irish PGA Championship
- 1973 Irish PGA Championship
Results in major championships edit
| Tournament | 1957 | 1958 | 1959 | 1960 | 1961 | 1962 | 1963 | 1964 | 1965 | 1966 | 1967 | 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Open Championship | CUT | CUT | CUT | CUT | T40 | CUT |
Note: Kinsella only played in The Open Championship.
Did not play
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied
Team appearances edit
- World Cup (representing Ireland): 1968, 1969, 1972, 1973
- Double Diamond International (representing Ireland): 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974
- Marlboro Nations' Cup (representing Ireland): 1972
- PGA Cup (representing Great Britain and Ireland): 1977 (tie)
External links edit
- Jimmy Kinsella at the European Tour official site