Diego Velásquez (golfer) explained

Diego Velásquez
Birth Date:22 November 1987
Birth Place:Bogotá, Colombia
Height:5 ft 7 in
Weight:145 lb
College:Oregon State University
Yearpro:2010
Tour:Web.com Tour
PGA Tour Latinoamérica
Prowins:2

Diego Velásquez (born 22 November 1987) is a Colombian professional golfer who currently plays on PGA Tour Latinoamérica.[1]

Amateur career

Velásquez represented Oregon State University while at college becoming the first player from Oregon State to be a first team All-American player.[2]

During his time at college, Velásquez won several amateur events including the 2008 Giustina Memorial Classic,[3] the 2009 Western Intercollegiate[4] and the 2010 Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate.[5]

Professional career

On finishing college in 2010, Velásquez turned professional. He played eight events on the Nationwide Tour in 2011 through sponsor exemptions with a best finish of sixth place at the Miccosukee Championship.[6] By finishing 98th on the money list, he earned status for 2012.

In 2012, Velásquez continued to play on the Web.com Tour but failed to retain his playing rights and has played on PGA Tour Latinoamérica since 2013.[7]

In March 2015, Velásquez recorded his first Official World Golf Ranking event win at the 2015 Avianca Colombian Open.[8]

Amateur wins

Professional wins (2)

Colombian Tour wins (1)

Team appearances

Amateur

Notes and References

  1. Web site: PGA Tour Player Profile . . 15 April 2015.
  2. Web site: Diego Velasquez profile . OSU Athletics . 14 April 2014.
  3. Web site: Golf Sweeps Titles at Giustina Memorial . 24 September 2008 . OSU Athletics . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150419090630/http://www.osubeavers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=207811612 . 2015-04-19 .
  4. Web site: Velasquez Wins the 63rd Annual Western Intercollegiate . https://archive.today/20150415214125/http://pac-12.com/article/2009/03/31/velasquez-wins-63rd-annual-western-intercollegiate . dead . April 15, 2015 . 31 March 2009 . Pac-12 Conference.
  5. Web site: Stories of the season . Stanford Men's Golf Team . 15 April 2015.
  6. Web site: Diego Velásquez at Cobra Golf . Cobra Golf . 15 April 2015.
  7. Web site: PGA Tour Career Summary . . 15 April 2015.
  8. Web site: Diego Velasquez, new champion of the Colombia open of golf . John . Bison . 22 March 2015 . National Informer.