Simon Aiken

About Simon

I have been at Your Golf Travel for over 7 years, with particular focus on long haul destinations, I currently play off of 5.

Having worked with long haul destinations since my first day, it's been amazing to learn more and more about the best golfing destinations around the world outside of Europe.

There is a stigma around long haul travel that it must be high end and luxurious, however there is truly a package for everyone's budget to be able to travel around the world.

No matter your ability or budget a golf tour will always have something for you.

What's in my bag?
Callaway Epic Driver
Nike Vapor 3 wood
Srixon z785 irons
Odyssey Toulon Las Vegas Putter

Call 0800 043 6644 to speak to Simon about planning your next golf trip.

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Where Simon has Travelled

I have been lucky enough to travel pretty extensively for golf throughout the world.

From Pebble Beach in California, to TPC Sawgrass in Florida, I have been fortunate to experience some of the top golf courses in the US.

However, South Africa and the UAE have provided me with equally impressive golf experiences that I couldn't talk highly enough about.

Closer to home, I have also played at Royal St Georges, Royal Porthcawl and Princes which a provide worldclass links experience.

Pebble Beach Golf Links 5

TPC Sawgrass - Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA

Royal St. George’s Golf Club - Kent, England

Royal Porthcawl - Mid Glamorgan South Wales

Prince's Golf Club - Shore Course, England

Best Golf Destinations Simon has Visited

Pebble Beach Golf Links

USA

Arguably the most iconic golf course in the US let alone in the world, it's on everyones bucketlist.

La Reserve, Heritage Golf Club

Mauritius

La Reserve is the latest addition to Mauritius and it takes golfing on the island to the next level. Already a host on the DP Tour it's safe to say it's already made it's mark on the golfing scene.

Fancourt

South Africa

Home to 3 championship golf courses, Fancourt is without doubt the number 1 golf resort in South Africa. The Links is rated the number one golf course in South Africa however will take no prisoners with it's demanding layout.

Yas Links

UAE

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.

Mid Ocean Club

Bermuda

The number one golf course in Bermuda is not to be slept on, Bermuda is certainly an underrated golfing destination.

Apes Hill

Barbados

Apes Hill is one of the purest resort golf courses I have ever seen, where it's extremely playable for all level of golfers whilst still providing a challenge for those daring to play off the tips.

Golf Destinations on Simon's List this Year

Ryder Cup

USA & Europe

I have been fortunate enough to go to the Masters and The Open, but the match play experience at the Ryder Cup is one I would love to tick off.

Kiawah Island

USA

Home to 5 incredible golf courses, Kiawah Island is definitely on my bucketlist and experience the Ocean Course first hand.

Valderrama

Spain

The final place I want to get to on my wish list would be Valderrama to see the first European destination to hold a Ryder Cup.

Black Mountain

Thailand

I have never been to Thailand and Black Mountain is one of the best golf resorts there that I definitely need to visit.

Sandy Lane

Barbados

Having travelled to Barbados but not had the chance to play the Green Monkey, I’d love to play this course which is only accessible for guests staying at Sandy Lane.

Constance Belle Mare Plage

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.