John Ellis (born October 8, 1979) is an American caddie and former professional golfer.
Career Ellis was born in San Jose, California. He played college golf at the University of Oregon where he was a First-Team All Pac-10 member as a senior. He turned professional in 2003. Ellis won the Canadian Tour's Order of Merit in 2008. He won three events that year, the Stockton Sports Commission Classic, the Corona Mazatlan Mexican PGA Championship and the Telus Edmonton Open. He won the 2009 GST – Lamkin Tour Championship on the Golden State Golf Tour.
After his playing career ended, Ellis coached and caddied for Wyndham Clark, who also attended the University of Oregon. Ellis was on Clark's bag for eight years, which included a victory at the 2023 U.S. Open. Ellis and Clark parted ways in March 2026. Ellis then caddied for Tony Finau beginning in April, before switching to Max Homa in June.
Professional wins (9) Canadian Tour wins (3) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1Apr 20, 2008Stockton Sports Commission Classic−16 (68-65-70-69=272)Playoff Tommy Barber2Apr 27, 2008Corona Mazatlán Mexican PGA Championship−15 (62-69-71-71=273)1 stroke Adam Bland, Wes Heffernan3Jul 13, 2008Telus Edmonton Open−18 (66-68-65-67=266)3 strokes Andrew Parr
Other wins (6) 2004 Northern California Open 2005 AG Spanos California Open 2009 GST – Lamkin Tour Championship (Golden State Golf Tour), Monterey Open Championship 2011 Hawaii Pearl Open, California State Open
Results in major championships Tournament2008200920102011U.S. OpenCUTCUT
CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tied Note: Ellis only played in the U.S. Open.
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