Jeremy Ellwood
Jeremy Ellwood has worked in the golf industry since 1993 and for Golf Monthly since 2002 when he started out as equipment editor. He is now a freelance journalist writing mainly for Golf Monthly across the whole spectrum from courses and Rules to equipment and instruction. He also edits The Golf Club Secretary Newsletter, a highly regarded trade publication for golf club secretaries and managers, and has authored or co-authored three books and written for a number of national papers including The Telegraph and The Independent. He is a senior panelist for Golf Monthly's Top 100 UK & Ireland Course Rankings and has played all of the Top 100 plus 91 of the Next 100, making him well-qualified when it comes to assessing and comparing our premier golf courses. He has now played 1,000 golf courses worldwide in 35 countries, from the humblest of nine-holers in the Scottish Highlands to the very grandest of international golf resorts. He reached the 1,000 mark on his 60th birthday in October 2023 on Vale do Lobo's Ocean course. Put him on a links course anywhere and he will be blissfully content.
Jezz can be contacted via Twitter - @JezzEllwoodGolf
Latest articles by Jeremy Ellwood
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Is There Any Limit To The Size Of A Movable Obstruction?
We address this understandable question about movable obstructions while also touching on the key differences between them, immovable obstructions and loose impediments...
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When Is A Ball Considered To Be In A Bunker?
Whether or not your ball is deemed to be in a bunker by The Rules of Golf is not quite as clear cut as you might think.
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Do I Have To Drop A Ball In A Bush If It's The Nearest Point Of Complete Relief?
Your nearest point of complete relief appears to be in a bush. Do you really have to drop it there when taking relief? We provide the answer...
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What Should I Do If I Can't Identify My Golf Ball?
All the info on how to mark your golf ball and how to identify it on various parts of the course
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Can You Move Stakes On The Golf Course Without Penalty?
The answer to this question is both yes and no, largely depending on their colour. But which stakes can you move without penalty?
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What Happens If An Animal Moves Your Ball On The Golf Course?
Whether it's a pesky seagull, a curious swan or an inquisitive dog, how do the Rules of Golf deal with an animal moving your ball out on the course?
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Explore The Celebrated Links On England's Golf Coast Where You Can Play AND Stay
We revisit the fine Top 100 links at Formby Golf Club, enjoying an overnight stay in the cosy dormy rooms on the top floor of the elegant clubhouse
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Brocket Hall Palmerston Golf Course Review
We take a trip to Hertfordshire to play this well-renowned course to see what golfers can expect from the layout
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What Are Leatherjackets And Why Are They A Problem For Golf?
You might not have heard of Leatherjackets, but they cause issues for greenkeepers and have a huge impact on the maintenance of golf courses...
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Why I’m Putting All My General Play Cards In Off The Back Tees This Year... And Why You Should Too
Jeremy Ellwood has decided this will be his strategy this year, but why? Here, he attempts to present a reasoned argument...
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Big Max Aqua Sport 360 Cart Bag Review
Jeremy Ellwood tries out this unique, maximum-capacity cart bag blessed with pocket space around its entire circumference
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FootJoy Tour Alpha 2024 Golf Shoe Review
Jeremy Ellwood takes the latest version of this eye-catching spiked FootJoy shoe for a test spin over several rounds
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Which Of The Rules Of Golf Are Most Expendable?
The Rules of Golf have changed many times over the years but are there any elements that are still potentially expendable? We make a few suggestions...
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The Moray Firth Is Already One Of The Best Places To Play Golf In Scotland, But There's A Lot Going On At Cabot Highlands And Elsewhere Right Now...
We pay an off-season visit to this famous stretch of coast to find out what's going on at Nairn, Cabot Highlands, Spey Bay and Fortrose & Rosemarkie among others
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What Happens If You Knock Leaves Off A Tree Or Bush During Your Stroke?
You're close to or in amongst the foliage and knock leaves off a tree as you make your swing... what do the Rules of Golf say?
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One Of The World’s Most Highly Revered Links Courses Now Boasts Accommodation To More Than Match Right Next Door…
If you're pondering a pilgrimage to Royal Dornoch the recently renovated Dornoch Station by the 1st hole is just the place to stay
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Easiest Rules Of Golf To Get Wrong
Certain Rules of Golf are broken more often than others through lack of knowledge, lack of concentration or even just carelessness
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How Many Rules Of Golf Are There?
Golf's earliest simple written code from over 250 years ago had just 13 articles, but how many Rules of Golf are there today?
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Can You Stand Out Of Bounds To Play A Ball In Bounds?
We all know that out of bounds is bad news for your ball, but can you stand out of bounds to play a ball that is in bounds as in our lead photo here?
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The 10 Most Misunderstood Golf Rules
Golfers get some Rules wrong more than others whether through misunderstanding or clubhouse myth. We run down our 10 most misunderstood golf rules...
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What Are Your Options If Your Ball Is Unplayable?
You've found your golf ball but it's either physically unplayable or you don't fancy your chances... what are your options?
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Equipment Rules Every Golfer Needs To Know!
We explain how the golf tech rules govern what you can and can't do with certain bits of equipment out on the course
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'If You’re Looking For Perfection, I’m Afraid You’re Not Going To Find It' – Why We Should Be Thankful For The World Handicap System
Whatever you think of the merits or otherwise of WHS over any previous system, nothing is ever going to be perfect when it comes to golf handicaps
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'We’ve Seen Well Over A Quarter Of A Million People In 12 Years' – How The Golf Trust's New Approach Is Helping Grow The Game In 'Untraditional Golfing Spaces'
We speak to Cai Menai-Davis, the founder and director of The Golf Trust, which aims to bring new faces to the sport through its work in the community
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