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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Royal County Down Golf Club Championship Course: Review, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Info
One of the most photographed courses in the world, Royal County Down boasts arguably the most spectacular setting of any traditional links
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Tandridge Golf Club: Course Review, Green Fees, Tee Times and Key Info
The Harry Colt layout at Tandridge serves up two contrasting nines, far-reaching views and some of the best greens you'll ever putt on
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The 9 Courses In Our Top 100 That Start Or Finish With Par 3s
One-shot holes to start or finish a round may be rare among our Top 100 courses, but they do exist in limited numbers…
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Which Clubs Have Multiple Top 100 Golf Courses?
Eight clubs or resorts can now boast more than one course in our latest Top 100 rankings, with a couple even having three...
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On The Move, New Entries And Highest Climbers In Our New Top 100
Here, we focus on the nine courses in our 2023/24 UK&I Top 100 that are new entries, re-entries or our biggest climbers
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Is This One Of Europe's Most Spectacular Golf Destinations?
With two new Olazabal-designed golf courses plus more fine hotels, Costa Navarino in Greece continues to go from strength to strength
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PowaKaddy FX7 GPS Electric Trolley
Jeremy Ellwood puts the new PowaKaddy FX7 GPS electric trolley, packed with a whole host of handy features, through its paces out on the course
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Skechers Go Golf Drive 5 Golf Shoe Review
We put the news Skechers' Go Golf Drive 5 shoe through its paces to see how it performs out on the course
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New Book: Adventures in Golf by Kevin Murray
'Adventures in Golf' by Kevin Murray, published last year, features many of Kevin's best golf course photos from his worldwide travels
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Not To Be Confused With... UK&I Golf Courses With Similar Names
And it's not just golf courses with similar names, but even the same names in some instances! Read on to find out more...
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Rules Of Golf: Ball Resting Against A Rake
Found your ball resting against a rake (a movable obstruction)? We explain how to proceed correctly under the Rules...
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Rules of Golf: The Teeing Area
Jeremy Ellwood explains what the Rules mean by 'teeing area' and what happens if you inadvertently play from beyond its boundaries
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2023 Rules Of Golf Updates: Everything You Need To Know
In this article and accompanying video we highlight and discuss the 2023 Rules of Golf updates you most need to know about
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What Does The PGA Do?
We are all aware of the crucial role the PGA Pro plays in the smooth running of our clubs, but what does the organisation to which they belong actually do?
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12 Beautiful Golf Holes Worth The Green Fee Alone
Jeremy Ellwood and Rob Smith pick out 12 standout holes on some of our less-heralded courses that are worth the green fee alone
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Rules of Golf: Identifying Your Ball
Jeremy Ellwood highlights how to go about identifying your golf ball when the need arises to stay the right side of the Rules
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Can You Play From Another Green?
Hitting a full shot from another green would clearly be bad for the course, but what about a putt? Jeremy Ellwood explains the 'do's and don'ts' of 'wrong greens'...
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Rules Of Golf: Unplayable Ball In Bunker
Unplayable ball in bunker? Jeremy Ellwood looks at what you can and can't do if you decide it would be impossible or unwise to play it
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Caddymatic 360˚ Swivelease Three-Wheel Push Trolley Review
We put the Caddymatic 360˚ Swivelease trolley to the test over several weeks and found way more that we liked than we didn't
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How To Personalize Golf Balls
Knowing how to personalize golf balls can help you stand out from the crowd. There are several ways, from the humble Sharpie to more elaborate measures
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7 Surprising Golf Rules That Could Catch You Out
We take a look at a selection of perhaps surprising golf rules that could just trip you up out on the course
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GB&I PGA Cup Captain DJ Russell On The 2022 Event At Foxhills
The ex-tour pro and club professional talks about 2022's PGA Cup on the Longcross course at Foxhills in Surrey
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Foxhills Golf Club & Resort Longcross Course Review
The very pretty Longcross course at Foxhills in Surrey will see you in among the pine trees for pretty much the whole round
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PowaKaddy Dri Tech Cart Bag Review
Jeremy Ellwood puts the latest PowaKaddy Dri Tech cart bag to the test to check out its features and the storage space on offer
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