About Simon Yates
Born 1970. Simon Yates is a British golfer.
Simon Yates (born 16 March 1970) is a Scottish professional golfer.
Professional career In 1989, Yates turned professional. He relocated to Thailand after holidaying in Asia and deciding to base himself in the region. He has played on the Asian Tour since its first official season in 1995. He placed third on the Asian Tour Order of Merit in both 1999 and 2004 and was one of the first ten players to reach career earnings of a million U.S. dollars on the tour. Although he has only won twice, he has 14 runner-up finishes on the Asian Tour.
Professional wins (7) Asian Tour wins (2) 1Co-sanctioned by the Korean Tour
Asian Tour playoff record (0–4)
TPC Tour wins (2) 2003 Cotto Open 2004 Singha Southern Open
Volvo China Tour wins (1)
Other wins (2) 1994 German PGA Championship
Japan PGA Senior Tour wins (1) 2025 PGA Senior Championship Tsuburaya Fields Cup
Results in World Golf Championships
"T" = Tied
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Simon Yates?
Scottish golfer
When was Simon Yates born?
Simon Yates was born on 16 March 1970 in Glasgow.
What is Simon Yates's occupation?
Simon Yates is a golfer.
What nationality is Simon Yates?
Simon Yates is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Simon Yates (golfer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Simon Yates. https://biography.guide/simon-yates/
MLA: "Simon Yates." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/simon-yates/.
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