Richard Tidman
Head of YGT Select and Long Haul
Worldwide
Head of YGT Select and Long Haul
Worldwide
I started my career in golf travel 10 years ago, hosting American customers travelling across Scotland and Ireland on bespoke tours of the finest links golf courses. From that moment I was gripped by top quality accommodation and golf courses. I then progressed to working with customers who were looking to travel to the finest hotels and create the most amazing and memorable experiences around the World.
Over the past 10 years, I have managed to create some of the most enthralling experiences for my customers, whether that be playing one of their bucket list golf courses, setting foot inside the gates of Augusta National or viewing the Big Five in Kruger National Park, South Africa.
My belief is that a golf holiday should always offer so much more than just a round of golf and a hotel. An ability to be able to explore your chosen destination and bring home some cherished memories.
What's in my bag?
Titleist 915 D3 Driver
Srixon ZX5 combo irons
Cleveland CG15 wedges 56 & 60 deg
Scotty Cameron Newport 2
Call 0800 043 6644 to speak to Richard about planning your next golf trip.
Having studied in Hawai’i for a year, from an early age I have always been interested in travelling the World and combining this with my love for golf. From Hawai’i I moved to the Home of Golf, where I loved experiencing the finest links courses Scotland has to offer. Kingsbarns, The Ailsa Course at Trump Turnberry and Royal Dornoch were particular standouts for me.
For me, a true all round travel experience would be venturing to South Africa, from Pearl Valley to Leopard Creek to my favourite resort in the World, Fancourt Golf Estate, there really is so much on offer here. Paired with a phenomenal wine tour and safari, South Africa really is a standout destination.
If you’re not looking to travel too far but still get perfect year round weather, I cannot recommend Abu Dhabi highly enough. From onsite golf at Abu Dhabi National to Saadiyat and Yas Links, this really is a first class experience.
Finally, for those looking for a city break with amazing golf, New Orleans really is an enthralling experience. From the bustling streets in the evening to the incredible layouts of English Turn and TPC Louisiana.
South Africa
With an array of top class accommodation on site along with 3 World Class golf courses, this is a must experience for any avid golfer. Fancourt Links held the Presidents Cup in 2003 and adds so much value to your stay here.
Abu Dhabi
A true ‘Scottish’ style links golf course set in the Middle East. An enthralling experience from start to finish. Make sure you keep out of the fairway bunkers, they’re challenging and making par from any of them is highly unlikely.
Canary Islands
A true 5 star golf resort with a challenging Dave Thomas design course onsite. The views out to La Gomera are stunning. I would recommend keeping your ball on the fairway and upgrading to the phenomenal Adult Only Tagor Villas.
South Africa
This really is a bucket list experience, with a chance of seeing the Big Five from the golf course. An amazing course layout with first class facilities.
Barbados
Having never travelled to Barbados, Sandy Lane is most likely top of my bucket list. I’d love to play The Green Monkey which is only accessible for guests staying at Sandy Lane.
America
I'm sure this is top of most golfers bucket lists. I love the west coast of America and would love to return and take on this US Open host.
Dominican Republic
Having worked with Casa De Campo for over 7 years now, it has always been a dream to stay here. The Teeth of the Dog looks like a first class course.
Mauritius
I travelled to Mauritius many years ago but didn’t get a chance to see Belle Mare Plage. We constantly receive amazing feedback from this resort and I’d love to take on the Legend and Links courses.
San Francisco & Monterey
Rated 9.2 by 11 golfers (Read reviews of Pebble Beach Golf Links)
Flights, 5 Nights, 3 Rounds
Tampa Area
Rated 9.6 by 8 golfers (Read reviews of Streamsong Resort)
Flights, 5 Nights, 3 Rounds
Johannesburg, Limpopo & Sun City
Rated 9.2 by 25 golfers (Read reviews of Sun City Resort)
Flights, 5 Nights, 4 Rounds
Garden Route
Rated 9.8 by 58 golfers (Read reviews of Fancourt South Africa)
Flights, 5 Nights, 5 Rounds
Durban & KwaZulu Natal
Flights, 9 Nights, 5 Rounds