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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Why Is The Masters Not On BBC?
The BBC has highlights-only TV coverage after Sky Sports signed an exclusive rights deal in 2019
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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What Is Par In Golf?
Even many non-golfers will know the word par, but what exactly does it mean in relation to individual holes and the overall course?
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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What Is A Duck Hook In Golf?
The duck hook is a destructive golf shot. We explain what it is and briefly highlight a few of the most likely causes
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What Does Dormie Mean In Golf?
'Dormie' is a term that can only ever be used in matchplay golf where no extra holes are being played. We explain why...
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What Is A Sandbagger In Golf?
A sandbagger is a close relation to the bandit or pothunter so likely to be extremely unpopular with other golfers, as we explain...
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Seed SD-X1 The Pro X1 Golf Ball Review
The Seed SD-X1 golf ball promises tour-calibre performance at nearly half the price, but how does it perform? We put it to the test...
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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Wilson Duo Optix Golf Ball Review
The Wilson Duo Optix golf ball is a matte-finish model in vibrant colours that performs particularly well around the greens
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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What Is An Albatross In Golf?
What is an albatross in golf? Well, it's certainly a very rare bird indeed as we explain in this article...
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What Is An Ace In Golf?
We discuss golf's ultimate shot - the ace or hole in one - in a little more detail...
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Best Golf Courses In Sussex
There's wonderful golfing variety to be found in both East and West Sussex. We pick out the star attractions of the two counties
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YES! There Is Still A Penalty If You Accidentally Move Your Own Golf Ball
While there are certainly more exceptions than there once were, some golfers believe there is now no penalty if you accidentally move your own golf ball anywhere. This is not the case...
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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Golf Ball Compression: What Is It And Why Does It Matter?
Even though golf ball manufacturers don't talk about compression as much as they once did, it's still an important consideration...
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Delamere Forest Golf Club Course Review
Delamere Forest Golf Club's fine Herbert Fowler creation enjoys a wonderfully secluded setting between Chester and Middlewich
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Stoneham Golf Club Course Review
Stoneham Golf Club's fine heathland layout, created by Willie Park Junior in 1908, has benefited from major renovation work of late
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Luffenham Heath Golf Club Course Review
Luffenham Heath Golf Club's fine Harry Colt heathland course is the star attraction in England's smallest county of Rutland
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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Goswick Links Golf Club Course Review
Goswick Links' wonderfully natural course plays over a slender strip not far south of Berwick-upon-Tweed and the Scottish border
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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10 Matte Finish Golf Balls That Promise High Performance
Matte finish golf balls are a relatively new phenomenon, but there are now plenty to choose from in a rainbow of colours including several premium-brand offerings
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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What Are The Best Value Golf Courses In The UK&I?
We pick out 12 of the best value golf courses in the UK&I, which provide a fine golfing experience for a more-than-reasonable price
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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How To Play Golf For Less - Top Tips To Save Money On Green Fees
With the cost of living rising markedly, we look at how you can save money on green fees to keep playing more of the game you love
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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Sheringham Golf Club Course Review
Sheringham Golf Club serves up an exhilarating clifftop experience on the North Norfolk coast, with some stirring holes right on the edge
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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Crowborough Beacon Golf Club Course Review
Crowborough Beacon's fine course boasts a number of memorable holes and some interesting changes in elevation early on
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St Mellion Nicklaus Golf Course Review
St Mellion's Nicklaus Signature Course in Cornwall provides a tough yet beautiful test with some truly memorable holes
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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Spey Valley Golf Course Review
Spey Valley golf course is a fine 21st-century creation set alongside the river with splendid views from start to finish
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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8 Non-Tour Golf Balls Even Good Golfers Could Happily Play
With the cost of living rising, we look at ways to save money on golf balls without sacrificing too much in the way of performance
By Jeremy Ellwood Published