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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Magical Kenya Open 2025 Picks, Predictions And Odds
The DP World Tour returns with the Magical Kenya Open after a week off, and the Golf Monthly team have chosen a handful of names expected to be in contention
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Tiger Woods Confident Men's Pro Golf Will 'Heal Quickly' And Suggests Merger Could Occur 'Very Soon'
Speaking during CBS' Genesis Invitational broadcast on Sunday, Woods insisted 'we're in a very positive place right now' regarding the future of men's pro golf
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LIV Golf Agrees Six-Year Extension To Adelaide Event With Immediate Plans For New Host Course
The LIV Golf League and South Australia government have agreed a deal for the PIF-backed circuit to host an event in Adelaide until 2031
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Genesis Invitational 2025 Final Round Tee Times
Patrick Rodgers is hunting a first PGA Tour title in his 284th start, but he has Ludvig Aberg and Denny McCarthy for company close behind...
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Tiger Woods Announces Competitive Return Date Following Mother's Death
The 15-time Major champion pulled out of the event at Torrey Pines following the death of his mother, Kultida, but is planning a quick return to the game
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Faultless Joaquin Niemann Pounces On Duo's Mistakes To Win Dramatic LIV Golf Adelaide Title
The Chilean posted a bogey-free final round of 65 at The Grange to reach 13-under and claim his third LIV Golf League victory
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TGL Announces Mid-Season Rules Update After Early Feedback
Following early-season feedback on the tactical tool, TGL officials have decided to implement a number of rule changes involving The Hammer...
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Sam Horsfield Facts: 22 Things You Didn't Know About The LIV Golfer
Discover more about LIV Golf pro, Sam Horsfield via these facts regarding his life and career in the game so far...
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Scottie Scheffler Made Over $100M In 2024 - And He Still Wasn't Golf's Highest Earner...
The American won nine times last year but failed to top golf's list of highest earners and was just outside the top-10 in terms of all sport stars
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Bryson DeChambeau Believes Masters Win Is 'Just A Matter Of Time'
The two-time Major winner feels victory at Augusta National is around the corner as he hunts the career Grand Slam - DeChambeau's ultimate ambition
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Rickie Fowler Set For PGA Tour Return After WM Phoenix Open Withdrawal
The six-time PGA Tour winner clarified why he pulled out of last week's WM Phoenix Open and confirmed when his next start will be
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Open Qualifying Series 2025: Full Schedule Ahead Of Royal Portrush
The R&A has confirmed the 13 different opportunities which will give golfers their chance to book a spot at the 153rd Open Championship later this year
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Who Is Thomas Detry's Wife?
Discover more about Sarah Taylor - the wife of Belgian PGA Tour and DP World Tour golfer, Thomas Detry
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LIV Golf Adelaide 2025 Picks, Predictions And Odds
LIV Golf returns to Australia and the Golf Monthly team has picked out our favorites and outside shouts for this week's action at The Grange Golf Club
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Haotong Li Clinches Dramatic Qatar Masters Victory With 72nd-Hole Birdie
China's Haotong Li sealed a sensational victory at the DP World Tour's Commercial Bank Qatar Masters with a birdie at the 72nd hole
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Watch: 24,000 Fans Join In With Viking Thunder Clap After Min Woo Lee Almost Aces WM Phoenix Open Stadium Hole
Min Woo Lee and Akshay Bhatia led thousands of fans in a united thunder clap at TPC Scottsdale's 16th hole after making birdie during round three
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WM Phoenix Open 2025 Final Round Tee Times
Thomas Detry leads by five strokes heading into the final round at TPC Scottsdale, but there are some big names lined up behind in case of a slip-up...
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Rickie Fowler Withdraws From WM Phoenix Open
The American pulled out of the event at TPC Scottsdale prior to round two, having carded a three-over 74 on Thursday
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DP World Tour Launches Free Streaming Golf Channel
The European Tour has partnered with C15 Studio to launch a 24/7 golf channel which is initially available only to fans in North America and the UK
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LIV Golf’s Positive Momentum Continues With Report Of Pending Open Championship Route
LIV Golf may be poised to welcome a second Major exemption pathway to its players after the US Open confirmed a route earlier this week
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Ollie Schniederjans Facts: 22 Things You Didn't Know About The American
Discover more about American pro, Ollie Schniederjans via these facts regarding his life and career in the game so far...
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Defending Champion Lottie Woad Included As Augusta National Women's Amateur 2025 Field Confirmed
Each of the top-50 eligible players have accepted invitations to compete, with the final round taking place at Augusta National the week before the 89th Masters
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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'Nobody Can Hide' - LIV Golf Announces Significant Format Tweak Ahead Of 2025 Season
A rule which has been altered throughout the first three campaigns has been tweaked once again ahead of LIV's 2025 season
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Huge TV Numbers Generated By Rory McIlroy's Pebble Beach Win Buck Recent PGA Tour Trend
Rory McIlroy's victory at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am was reportedly the most-watched non-Major and non-Players broadcast for over a year
By Jonny Leighfield Published