
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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Rory McIlroy’s Caddie Harry Diamond May Have Earned Almost $900,000 In Bonus Money Already This Year (More Than The PGA Tour Average) After World No.2's Strong Start
McIlroy has picked up two wins so far in 2025 and could well have shared a decent portion of his winnings with long-time assistant, Diamond
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What Does Rory McIlroy’s Caddie Earn?
McIlroy has certainly earned his fair share of prize money over the years, but this is how much we expect his caddie, Harry Diamond to collect
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Rory McIlroy Has Referenced Scottie Scheffler So Often In Recent Months… Is He Now Finally Ready To Surpass Him?
For several months, Rory McIlroy revealed how he was aiming to be more like Scottie Scheffler in 2024 - and it now appears as though the World No.2 is doing it
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What Is Justin Rose’s Net Worth?
The 2013 US Open champion has made millions of dollars throughout his long and successful career, but what exactly is Justin Rose's net worth?
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Why Does Tyrrell Hatton Wear The Topgolf Logo On His Hat?
The Englishman has the driving-range company on his cap due to a deal involving his LIV Golf League team, Legion XIII and Callaway
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The Masters Odds And Betting Picks 2025: Post-Cut Predictions
Check out the updated odds for the leading claims and fresh predictions in terms of the winner at the halfway stage of The Masters 2025
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'When The Ball Was In The Air, I Was Like 'You Idiot, What Did You Do?'' - Rory McIlroy Happy To Ride Luck In Impressive Masters Fightback
The four-time Major winner posted a slightly fortunate bogey-free six-under 66 on Friday to fire himself up into the top-10 at The Masters
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Who Is Rory McIlroy's Caddie? Meet Harry Diamond
McIlroy enjoyed a fruitful eight years with JP Fitzgerald before teaming up with his best friend Harry Diamond
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Who Is Justin Rose’s Caddie? Meet Mark 'Fooch' Fulcher
Justin Rose has had a number of caddies throughout his career but returned to his most-trusted ally ahead of the 2023 Ryder Cup
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What Are Joaquin Niemann's Stock Yardages?
The Torque GC captain is one of the pro game's most powerful hitters, especially with driver in hand, but how far does Niemann hit every club in the bag?
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Recent Champions Trend Suggests Rory McIlroy Is Facing Uphill Battle To Complete The Career Grand Slam Before Hitting A Shot
Six of the past seven Masters champions have all enjoyed the benefit of an early-late start to their campaigns - however, that might not be as important in 2025...
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The 2025 Masters Begins As Honorary Starters Hit Opening Tee Shots On Beautiful Morning At Augusta National
Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson and Gary Player all hit tee shots down the first fairway at Augusta National Golf Club to begin the 2025 Masters tournament
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The Masters Concession Menu: Savory Tomato Pie Makes Debut At Augusta National As Sandwich Prices Remain Consistent For 23rd Consecutive Year
Fans attending The Masters in 2025 will have the chance to try Augusta National's eyebrow-raising new item as well as the other iconic food and drink
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Marc Leishman Hangs On Under Pressure From Past Masters Champions To Win Maiden LIV Golf Title In Miami
Leishman celebrated a double victory in Florida after winning the individual event at LIV Golf Miami and leading Ripper GC to the team trophy
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Who Are The ESPN Golf Broadcast Team? Commentators, Analysts And Anchors For 2025
Meet the array of experts taking you through the action on the ESPN network in PGA Tour and Major Championship broadcasts this year
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Augusta National Women's Amateur Final Round Tee Times 2025
Defending champion Lottie Woad and USA's Kiara Romero will start as co-leaders in the final group of the Augusta National Women's Amateur on Saturday
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Who Are The NBC Sports Golf Team For PGA Tour Events?
Meet the people inside the booth and out on the course who make up the NBC Sports golf broadcasting team
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Who Is Max Homa's Caddie? Meet Bill Harke
Homa employed Harke in 2025 after moving on from his childhood friend, Joe Greiner who he had worked with for the previous six years
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Defending Champion Lottie Woad In Prime Position For ANWA Title Defence As Several Big Names Miss The Cut
Heading into the final round at Augusta National Golf Club, England's Lottie Woad co-leads the field 12 months on from her dramatic comeback victory
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'I Think We All Hoped It Would Have Been A Little Further Long, And That's No Secret' - Brooks Koepka's Echoes Recent Tough Love Towards LIV Golf
The five-time Major champion said progress is being made with the PIF-backed circuit after stating it was "quite far behind" its rivals on The Joe Pomp Show
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'He's Woefully Off His Game This Year' - Brandel Chamblee Labels Bryson DeChambeau 'Too Linear' To Enjoy Success At 'Abstract' Augusta National
Quizzed over the LIV golfer's prospects at The Masters in 2025 following a strong performance last term, Chamblee was not overly optimistic...
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'The First True Legend Of The Post-Tiger Woods Era' - NBC Analysts Pile Pressure On McIlroy With Bold Claims About His Masters Chances
NBC Sports analysts Rich Lerner, Paul McGinley and Brandel Chamblee revealed they all have the highest expectations for McIlroy at The Masters in 2025
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'I Can't Believe I'm Saying This' - Tiger Woods Hints At Shock Augusta Appearance Before Revealing True State Of His Achilles In April Fools Joke
Woods was apparently keen not to miss out on the whimsical nature of April 1 by posting a playful update on his recovery from Achilles surgery
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LIV Golf Miami 2025 Picks, Odds And Predictions
LIV Golf returns to US soil ahead of The Masters - check out the odds for the leading players as well as our picks to be champion at Trump National Doral
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