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) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up19 Aug 1998Sabah Masters−10 (67-71-67-73=278)1 stroke Des Terblanche223 May 2004SK Telecom Open1−9 (70-69-70-70=279)1 stroke Rick Gibson, Charlie Wi 1Co-sanctioned by the Korean Tour
Asian Tour playoff record (0–4) No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result12001SK Telecom Open Kang Wook-soon, Charlie WiWi won with birdie on seventh extra holeYates eliminated by birdie on fifth hole22002Shinhan Donghae Open Hur Suk-hoLost to birdie on second extra hole32007Midea China Classic Chinnarat Phadungsil, Thaworn WiratchantWiratchant won with birdie on fourth extra holeYates eliminated by par on first hole42009King's Cup Chan Yih-shin, Nick RedfernChan won with birdie on second extra hole
TPC Tour wins (2) 2003 Cotto Open 2004 Singha Southern Open
Volvo China Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up122 Apr 1995Coca-Cola Open−4 (69-71=140)1 stroke David Smail
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 Tournament2005Match PlayChampionshipT43Invitational
"T" = Tied
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