Jimmy Kinsella

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Jimmy Kinsella
Personal information
Full nameJames J. Kinsella
Born (1939-05-25) 25 May 1939 (age 85)
Sporting nationalityFlag of Ireland.svg  Ireland
Career
Turned professional1954
Former tour(s) European Tour
European Seniors Tour
Professional wins6
Number of wins by tour
European Tour1
Other5
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament DNP
PGA Championship DNP
U.S. Open DNP
The Open Championship T40: 1971

James J. Kinsella (born 25 May 1939) is an Irish professional golfer.

Contents

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)

European Tour wins (1)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory
Runner-up
122 Apr 1972 Madrid Open −5 (75-69-67-72=283)1 stroke Flag of Spain.svg José María Cañizares

Other wins (5)

This list is incomplete

Results in major championships

Tournament19571958195919601961196219631964196519661967196819691970197119721973
The Open Championship CUTCUTCUTCUTT40CUT

Note: Kinsella only played in The Open Championship.

  Did not play

CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied

Team appearances

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