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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Shadow Creek: The Showdown Course That Features USA’s Most Expensive Green Fee
Shadow Creek in Las Vegas is the host site of The Showdown as Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler take on Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau
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AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open Odds, Picks And Predictions
Discover the odds and Golf Monthly staff picks for the final DP World Tour event of the calendar year - the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open...
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PGA Of America Approves $500,000 Package For Team USA Ryder Cup Roster
The PGA of America board met last week and approved a scheme which will see the American Ryder Cup players and captain paid for the first time ever...
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The Showdown: What You Need To Know Ahead Of PGA Tour Vs LIV Golf Clash
Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are preparing to take on Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau in an exhibition match at Shadow Creek Golf Club
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Home Favorite Fights From Six Back To Win Alfred Dunhill Championship
The penultimate DP World Tour event of the calendar year was won by South African Shaun Norris after the 42-year-old shot 67 to triumph by one
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Patty Tavatanakit Facts: 16 Things You Didn't Know About The Thai Golfer
Learn more about 2021 ANA Inspiration winner Patty Tavatanakit with these facts
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Marcus Kinhult Facts: 18 Things You Didn't Know About The Swedish Golfer
If you're looking to learn more about Swedish professional, Marcus Kinhult's life and career in golf, here are a number of facts...
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Who Are The TGL Broadcast Team?
Scott Van Pelt, Matt Barrie, and Marty Smith form the main trio of ESPN's telecast team in season one of TGL
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Former US Ryder Cup Captains Join Forces In Bid To Have Pay Plans Overturned
Sports Illustrated has reported that 12 US Ryder Cup captains have written to the PGA of American lobbying against plans to pay players in the event
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Jinichiro Kozuma Facts: 12 Things You Didn't Know About The Japanese LIV Golfer
Learn more about the life and career of Japanese LIV Golf League pro, Jinichiro Kozuma via the following facts...
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Kevin Na Facts: 20 Things You Didn't Know About The LIV Golfer
Get to know Iron Heads GC captain and multiple-time PGA Tour winner, Kevin Na a little better with these facts about his life and career so far...
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Yubin Jang Facts: 10 Things You Didn't Know About The Korean LIV Golfer
Discover new information about Iron Heads golfer, Yubin Jang via these facts regarding his life and career so far...
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Korean No.1 Withdraws From PGA Tour Q-School To Join LIV Golf On 'Multi-Year Deal'
Korean Tour No.1, Yubin Jang has signed with the LIV Golf League after pulling out of the PGA Tour's final stage of qualifying...
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Atthaya 'Jeeno' Thitikul Facts: 20 Things You Didn't Know About The Thai Golfer
Discover more about one of the game's brightest stars via these facts regarding her life and career so far
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American Pro DQ'd From LET Q-School Without Hitting A Shot
Gabby Lemieux travelled over to North Africa for Ladies European Tour Q-School but was disqualified on the first morning of action
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Whoop Founder Shares Simple Health Hacks Which Could Ultimately Improve Your Golf
Will Ahmed - founder of wearable technology brand, Whoop - shares how you can play better golf by making small tweaks to your sleep and diet...
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LIV Golf Promotions Full Field, Format And What You Need To Know
Ahead of this week's LIV Golf Promotions at Riyadh Golf Club, the full field has been confirmed - and several notable names have been included...
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Alfred Dunhill Championship Odds, Picks And Predictions
Check out the Golf Monthly news team's picks and our selected bookmaker's tournament odds for the penultimate DP World Tour event of the calendar year
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How Much Money Has Scottie Scheffler's Caddie Won In 2024?
Ted Scott has earned some serious money this year as Scottie Scheffler dominates the world of men's pro golf
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Late Collapse From Home Favorite Helps Johannes Veerman Wrap Up Second DP World Tour Title
South Africa's Aldrich Potgieter threw away a three-stroke lead down the back nine at Gary Player CC, allowing Veerman to claim his first win since 2021
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Nelly Korda One Of Three Golfers In Highest-Paid Female Athletes 2024 As Tennis Continues To Dominate
Korda topped the total earnings for a female golfer in 2024, but one of her rivals picked up more money from on-course achievements...
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Hero World Challenge Final Round Tee Times
Scottie Scheffler and Justin Thomas will go out together in round four of the Hero World Challenge, with the latter holding a one-stroke lead...
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'Massive Rookie Error' Sees Australian Pro Hit With Seven-Stroke Penalty Before Losing By Two
Anthony Quayle made a frustrating start to the Victorian PGA Championship, but he fought on and almost made it one of the great comeback stories...
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Final LIV Golf Leaderboard At The PIF Saudi International
Over 40 LIV golfers teed it up at Riyadh Golf Club this week, with all having varying degrees of success as the Asian Tour's season drew to a close
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