James Driscoll was born on October 9th, 1977 in Boston, USA. He turned pro in 2001 and spent the following season on the Canadian Tour. By 2004 Driscoll was a full time member of the Nationwide Tour. He won a tournament that season and finished 7th on the money list.

He was a PGA Tour rookie in 2005. He had a great chance to claim victory in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans but missed a four foot putt for victory. He then lost in a playoff. Driscoll finished the year 100th on the money list. His second year on the PGA Tour was terrible and he lost his card.