Jonny Leighfield
Jonny Leighfield is our Staff News Writer who joined Golf Monthly just in time for the 2023 Solheim Cup and Ryder Cup. He graduated from the University of Brighton with a degree in Sport Journalism in 2017 and spent almost five years as the sole sports reporter at his local newspaper. During his time with Golf Monthly, Jonny has interviewed several stars of the game, including Robert MacIntyre, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood, and Joaquin Niemann. An improving golfer himself, Jonny enjoys learning as much about the game as he can and recently reached his Handicap goal of 18 for the first time. He attended both the 150th and 151st Open Championships and dreams of attending The Masters one day.
Latest articles by Jonny Leighfield
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Harry Kane Reveals Impressive Stock Yardages - Including 300+ Yard Drive
Kane is not only a world-class soccer player but also an esteemed golfer, with his handicap closing in on scratch and some pro-level power to go with it
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Multiple LIV Golf Teams Spotted With New Apparel Sponsors Weeks After Bryson DeChambeau's Reebok Deal
Jon Rahm's Legion XIII and Cameron Smith's Ripper GC are among the teams who appear to have switched apparel brands during the off-season
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Xander Schauffele Withdraws From American Express Days After Scottie Scheffler
The PGA Tour announced on Monday evening that the World No.2 was no longer in the American Express field and had been replaced by Philip Knowles
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Hero Dubai Desert Classic Odds, Picks And Predictions
Four of the Golf Monthly team have picked out a favorite and outside contender from the field at the first Rolex Series event of 2025 on the DP World Tour
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Hero Dubai Desert Classic Prize Money Payout 2025
Rory McIlroy hunts a third successive title as a bumper field battles for a significant prize purse at the DP World Tour’s first Rolex Series event of 2025
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The Incredible 400/1 Odds Nick Taylor Defied En Route To His Sony Open Win
As late as the 18th hole at Waiʻalae Country Club, the Canadian was listed as a rank outsider for the title until one shot catapulted him into the mix...
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Nick Taylor Facts: 22 Things You Didn't Know About The Canadian Golfer
Nick Taylor has played on the PGA Tour since 2014 - but here are some things you might not know about his life or career in the game so far...
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PGA Tour Sends Message To Players Regarding Genesis Invitational As LA Fires Continue
The PGA Tour sent an memo out on Thursday in relation to the Genesis Invitational - which is set to be hosted by Riviera Country Club next month
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Tommy Fleetwood And Tyrrell Hatton Star As GB&I Thrash Continental Europe In Ryder Cup-Style Prep Event
Tommy Fleetwood secured the winning point as Great Britain & Ireland thumped Continental Europe 17-8 at the 2025 Team Cup in Abu Dhabi
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How Many Points Did Each Player Win At The Team Cup?
Great Britain & Ireland secured a comfortable victory against Continental Europe at the Team Cup – here is how many points each player contributed
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Luis Masaveu Facts: 16 Things You Didn't Know About The Spanish LIV Golfer
Discover more about LIV Golf League player, Luis Masaveu via these facts regarding his life and career so far...
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Tiger Woods Set For TGL Debut As Week 2 Line-Ups Revealed
Ahead of Los Angeles GC vs Jupiter Links GC in week two of TGL, Tiger Woods has been confirmed as part of the Floridian squad's starting trio...
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Report: Rory McIlroy Tipped For India Debut In Lucrative New Tournament
The Hindustan Times is reporting that Delhi Golf Club will host a $5 million event towards the latter stages of the DP World Tour's 2025 campaign
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Joaquin Niemann Backs Tougher Version Of Kevin Na’s LIV Golf Major-Pathway Idea
The IronHeads captain called for LIV winners and the season's top-16 players to receive Major exemptions, and his Torque peer agreed to a certain extent...
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Kevin Na On Why LIV Golf Korea Will Be 'Massive' For Both The Country And His League
LIV Golf Korea is set to make its debut as part of the 54-hole circuit in May, with Kevin Na's IronHeads GC featuring three players born in the country
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Joaquin Niemann And Nicolai Hojgaard Accept Masters Invites
The LIV player has received an invite for the second year in a row while Nicolai Hojgaard will join twin brother Rasmus at Augusta for the first time in April...
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Jose Luis Ballester Facts: 16 Things You Didn't Know About The 2024 US Amateur Champion
Discover more about 2024 US Amateur champion Jose Luis Ballester via these facts regarding his life and career so far
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PGA Tour Host Riviera CC Moved Into Mandatory Evacuation Zone As LA Wildfires Continue Rapid Spread
The home of the Genesis Invitational has been included in the enforced evacuation zone as a result of fast-moving wildfires in western LA
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Should LIV Golf Winners Be Exempt Into All Four Majors? Kevin Na Thinks So...
Kevin Na believes anyone who triumphs at a LIV Golf tournament should earn an exemption into each of the subsequent Major championships...
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What Is 'The Hammer' In TGL?
As part of the inaugural TGL campaign, there are a number of tactical tools available to each team - with one of the most interesting being The Hammer...
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Pro Calls On PGA Tour To 'Wake Up' After Grant Horvat's Tiger Woods Announcement
PGA Tour golfer, Michael Kim has implored the US circuit to start engaging more with content creators on YouTube in order to help boost its popularity
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Grayson Murray Foundation Launched A Year On From Late Golfer's Final Pro Win
Grayson Murray's parents, Eric and Terry Murray have launched a non-profit charity which aims to help those with mental health and addiction challenges
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10 Big PGA Tour Names Not Signed Up To TGL In 2025
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's "tech-infused" league contains 24 of the PGA Tour's best players, but there are still plenty of notable absentees in 2025
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Team Cup 2025 Picks, Predictions And Odds
In the latest edition of the Team Cup, made for European DP World Tour stars, Golf Monthly's news team have selected our winners and top point-scorers
By Jonny Leighfield Published