Latest articles by Jeremy Ellwood
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What Does Ready Golf Mean?
We look into the concept of 'ready golf' and discuss what is meant by the term and if it really can help with pace of play
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32 Golf Etiquette Mistakes To Avoid
Consideration for other golfers and the golf course are fundamentals of the game. Here we highlight a number of things to steer clear of in the quest to do both
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What Does Lie Mean In Golf?
Lie means two different things in golf, one related to how your ball is sitting and the other to how your club is sitting...
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Red Stakes In Golf - Everything You Need To Know!
We run through the options available to you when your ball finds its way into a penalty area marked by red stakes in golf...
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10 Tips For Playing Golf In The Rain
Our tips for playing golf in the rain include some shrewd purchases, good pre-round preparation and the odd playing tip
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8 Ways To Use The Rules To Your Advantage!
We explain eight scenarios where knowing the Rules of Golf could just save you a shot or two on the course
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Callaway Stormguard III Waterproof Rain Jacket Review
Jeremy Ellwood runs the rule over the eye catching Callaway Stormguard III Waterproof Rain Jacket. Does the performance match the looks?
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How Is Course Difficulty Measured?
We've all played golf courses we think are either hard or easy, but just how is course difficulty measured and how objective is it?
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32 Golf Rules Terms (Every Player Needs To Know)
Whether you’re planning on playing competitive golf or simply want to develop your Rules knowledge, it would be a good idea to familiarise yourself with these terms
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What Are Yellow Stakes?
We explain what yellow stakes mean on the golf course and how they differ from red stakes
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32 Golfing Cliches... We Can All Relate To!
Whether irritating, true or irritating because they're so true, these phrases all too often trip off the tongues of tour pros, analysts and other golfers we're playing with …
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5 Rules Golfers Often Break!
We highlight five important rules that golfers often break - make sure you don't make these crucial mistakes
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11 Ways To Improve Golf's Pace Of Play
The pace of play is one of the most frequent gripes golfers have. So what can be done to speed things up?
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What Is TIO In Golf?
You may have heard golf commentators or Rules experts refer to TIOs during TV coverage, but what are they?
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Sprinkler Head Rule In Golf Explained
Want to know what the sprinkler head rule in golf is and when and how you can take relief? Read on...
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The 14 Open Championship Venues
Of the 14 Open Championship venues past and present, nine are on the current rota while five are no longer used...
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Debate: Should The Scottish And Irish Opens Always Be Held On Links Courses?
Golf Monthly's Fergus Bisset and Jeremy Ellwood have their say on whether the much-loved opens should always be held on links courses
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Do Golfers Get Paid For Missing The Cut?
The basic answer to this question is pretty straightforward but with one or two variations along the way, as we explain...
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5 Reasons You Play Better Without Using A Cart!
While they may sometimes be essential or compulsory, we pick out 5 reasons why you play better without using a cart...
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Doh! Picked Up Your Ball By Accident? Here's What You Need To Do
You've just made a mental error and picked up your ball by accident... what happens next and are you penalised?
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7 Etiquette Mistakes New Golfers Should Try To Avoid!
We all want more people playing golf so here are just a few pointers for newer golfers to look out for in their early days
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NPZ And GUR... Two Rules Abbreviations Every Golfer Needs To Know!
Do you know your NPZ from your GUR? We unpack the differences between No Play Zones and Ground Under Repair
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Can You Ground Your Club In A Penalty Area?
The Rules have changed a lot in recent years and the answer to, 'Can you ground your club in a penalty area?' is now different...
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6 Avoidable Golf Rules Mistakes
Getting penalised for something you should know or thought you knew isn't great. Here are 6 eminently avoidable golf rules mistakes
