Priscillo Diniz


Jose Priscillo G. Diniz is a Brazilian professional golfer.

Early life and amateur career

Diniz was born in São Paulo. He comes from a family which boasts several other professional golfers, including his grandfather.
Early in his career, he worked as a lawyer. As an amateur, he was twice Brazilian Amateur champion and he also won the 1975 South American Amateur Championship.

Professional career

At the advanced age of 28, Diniz turned professional. In his regular career, Diniz won several titles on the South American circuit. He played on the European Tour in 1977 and 1978 but with little success.
In 2000, he was the Rookie of the Year on the European Seniors Tour and finished sixth on that tour's Order of Merit. He has won two European Seniors Tour events, the 2000 The Daily Telegraph European Seniors Match Play Championship and the 2001 Royal Westmoreland Barbados Open.

Amateur wins

  • 1974 Brazilian Amateur Championship
  • 1975 South American Amateur Championship, Brazilian Amateur Championship
  • 1976 Simon Bolivar Cup

Professional wins (12)

South American wins (10)

Team appearances

Amateur
Professional