Ellis Joins Men's Coaching Staff
09/23/16 | Men's Golf
EUGENE, Ore. – University of Oregon men's golf head coach Casey Martin announced the addition of John Ellis as the team's assistant coach.
A 2003 graduate of the Oregon, Ellis played under head coach Steve Nosler from 2001-03. In 2001, he earned the Peter Jacobson Award, which is presented to the team's newcomer of the year. In 2003, Ellis had the team's lowest stroke average earning the Sid Milligan Award.
"John has a passion for Oregon having been a great player here," Martin said. "He brings a wealth of high level golf experience to the program and he is a terrific human being. He will do an amazing job as a coach."
"I am so excited to be back in Eugene and thankful Casey gave me this opportunity to help continue grow this great program," Ellis said.
During the 2001 season, Ellis helped the Ducks to a 18th-place finish with a team score of 902 at the NCAA Regionals. Individually, he shot a 224 to finish tied for 49th. In 2003, Ellis shot a 219 to tie for 22nd as the Ducks advanced to the NCAA Championships.
During the 2002-03 season, Ellis shot the individual low round at the Alister MacKenzie Invitational, 6-under 65.
The three-time letterwinner and two-time first-team All-Pac-10 recipient listed winning the Duck and Husky Invitationals as his most memorable collegiate golf experiences.
A native of San Jose, Calif., Ellis turned professional in 2003. In 2008 and 2012, he played in the U.S. Open and was named the 2008 Canadian Tour Player of the Year. Throughout his pro career, Ellis won three Canadian Tour tournaments. His best PGA finish was at the 2010 Frys.com Open, where he tied for 24th.Â
Ellis played 59 junior circuit tournaments, finishing first three times (2008 Stockton Sports Commission Classic, 2008 Corona Mazatlan Mexican PGA Championship and 2008 Telus Edmonton Open). He also had 22 top-10 finishes. His total earnings were $232,412.
On the PGA Tour, he played nine events with one top 25 finish.
Ellis played 16 Web.com Tour events, finishing a career-best 13th in the Oregon Classic Presented by Kendall Automotive Group in 2006.Â
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A 2003 graduate of the Oregon, Ellis played under head coach Steve Nosler from 2001-03. In 2001, he earned the Peter Jacobson Award, which is presented to the team's newcomer of the year. In 2003, Ellis had the team's lowest stroke average earning the Sid Milligan Award.
"John has a passion for Oregon having been a great player here," Martin said. "He brings a wealth of high level golf experience to the program and he is a terrific human being. He will do an amazing job as a coach."
"I am so excited to be back in Eugene and thankful Casey gave me this opportunity to help continue grow this great program," Ellis said.
During the 2001 season, Ellis helped the Ducks to a 18th-place finish with a team score of 902 at the NCAA Regionals. Individually, he shot a 224 to finish tied for 49th. In 2003, Ellis shot a 219 to tie for 22nd as the Ducks advanced to the NCAA Championships.
During the 2002-03 season, Ellis shot the individual low round at the Alister MacKenzie Invitational, 6-under 65.
The three-time letterwinner and two-time first-team All-Pac-10 recipient listed winning the Duck and Husky Invitationals as his most memorable collegiate golf experiences.
A native of San Jose, Calif., Ellis turned professional in 2003. In 2008 and 2012, he played in the U.S. Open and was named the 2008 Canadian Tour Player of the Year. Throughout his pro career, Ellis won three Canadian Tour tournaments. His best PGA finish was at the 2010 Frys.com Open, where he tied for 24th.Â
Ellis played 59 junior circuit tournaments, finishing first three times (2008 Stockton Sports Commission Classic, 2008 Corona Mazatlan Mexican PGA Championship and 2008 Telus Edmonton Open). He also had 22 top-10 finishes. His total earnings were $232,412.
On the PGA Tour, he played nine events with one top 25 finish.
Ellis played 16 Web.com Tour events, finishing a career-best 13th in the Oregon Classic Presented by Kendall Automotive Group in 2006.Â
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