John Ellis (born October 8, 1979) is an American caddie and former professional golfer.
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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)
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
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied
Note: Ellis only played in the U.S. Open.