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

[1] 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.

[1] He played eight events on the Nationwide Tour in 2011 through sponsor exemptions with a best finish of sixth place at the Miccosukee Championship.

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