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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‘Every Time I Would Think About It Or I'd Have Them Conversations, I Would Get A Little Bit Upset' - Amy Boulden Opens Up On Retirement Decision
Amy Boulden officially retired from pro golf recently but shared that she is not completely closed off to the idea of making tour starts again one day...
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Kevin Kisner Facts: 22 Things You Didn't Know About The Pro Golfer And NBC Broadcaster
Discover more about American golfer and broadcaster Kevin Kisner via these facts regarding his life and career in the game so far...
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Test Your Knowledge With The Ultimate DP World Tour Quiz
The DP World Tour - formerly known as the European Tour - has long been a powerhouse in men's professional golf, but how much do you know about it?
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Test Your Knowledge With The Ultimate PGA Tour Quiz
The PGA Tour is arguably the most popular professional golf circuit in the world - but how much do you know about its history and most-notable names?
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'I'd Rather Fail At Golf Than Motherhood' - Why Amy Olson Retired Around 30 (And Many Of Her Peers Have Done The Same)
Former LPGA Tour pro Amy Olson explains why female players are more likely to suffer from burnout at an earlier age than their male counterparts
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Amy Boulden Facts: 18 Things You Didn’t Know About The Welsh Golfer
Here are some facts on Welsh professional golfer Amy Boulden.
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Hero World Challenge Picks, Predictions And Odds
Tiger Woods hosts the exclusive 20-man tournament in The Bahamas, and some of the Golf Monthly team have picked our favorites to win it
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Former Pro Amy Olson Says It's 'Not Right' That LPGA Founders' Work Is Being 'Hijacked' By Transgender Golfers
Olson is one of 275 players to have signed a letter addressed to the LPGA Tour which asks for a change in the circuit's gender participation policy
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PIF Saudi International Betting Picks, Odds and Predictions
The Asian Tour is preparing for its season finale in Saudi Arabia and some of the Golf Monthly team have picked out a few players we expect to be in contention
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John Catlin Just Won The Asian Tour's Order Of Merit By Miles - But Here's Why The American Could Still Miss Out On His LIV Golf 'Dream'
Catlin wrapped up one of the Asian Tour's season-long titles at the penultimate event, but he still has work to do if he wants a lucrative LIV Golf League spot
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Anthony Kim Moves Up Over 2,200 OWGR Spots After Earning Points For The First Time In 12 Years
Kim made the cut and recorded a decent finish at the Asian Tour's International Series Qatar - sending him flying up the Official World Golf Rankings...
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South Korean Legend Wins 65th Title Of Pro Career After Runaway Battle At Women's Australian Open
Jiyai Shin ended Ashleigh Buhai's run of Women's Australian Open victories by claiming the second of her own incredible career
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Ryggs Johnston Caps Off Extraordinary Few Weeks By Winning Australian Open In Second-Ever DP World Tour Start
The American rookie triumphed by three strokes at Kingston Heath Golf Club to land his first pro title and qualify for The Open at Royal Portrush next year
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Which Asian Tour Player Could Earn A LIV Golf Spot By Winning The International Series?
With just one International Series event to come on the Asian Tour this year, the winner of the season-long standings is still up in the air
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Elvis Smylie Facts: 16 Things You Didn't Know About The Australian Golfer
Discover more about Australian professional golfer, Elvis Smylie via these facts regarding his life and career so far...
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Eugenio Chacarra Facts: 18 Things You Didn't Know About The LIV Golfer
Discover more about LIV golfer Eugenio Lopez-Chacarra via these facts regarding his life and career as a pro so far...
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James Nitties Facts: 24 Things You Didn't Know About The Australian Broadcaster And Former Pro
Discover more about former professional golfer and current broadcaster, James Nitties via these facts regarding his life and career so far...
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Alison Whitaker Facts: 15 Things You Didn't Know About The Australian Broadcaster
Learn more about ex-professional golfer-turned-commentator Alison Whitaker with these facts regarding her life and career
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'That's A Bull**** Excuse' - Cameron Smith Sounds Off Over 'Disappointing' Course Conditions At Australian Open
The LIV player aired his frustration over soft and slow conditions at both Kingston Heath and Victoria Golf Club and refused to accept recent heavy rain was primarily responsible
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Marc Leishman Facts: 22 Things You Didn't Know About The Australian Pro
Here are a selection of facts about Australian professional golfer Marc Leishman.
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Bryson DeChambeau Facts: 32 Things You Didn’t Know About The American Golfer
Get to know the eight-time PGA Tour winner and LIV Golf player a little better
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'I'm Just Praying The Policy Gets Changed' - Pro Calls On LPGA Tour To 'Protect Female Golfers' By Reverting Gender Rules
Epson Tour golfer Olivia Schmidt spoke to the Independent Women's Forum for a documentary series called 'Tee Time: Keep Women’s Golf Female' and outlined her concerns over the current regulations set out by the LPGA Tour
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ISPS Handa Australian Open Picks, Predictions And Odds
For the second leg of the DP World Tour's mini Australian swing and as part of the final stretch on the WPGA Tour of Australasia, some of the Golf Monthly team has selected a couple of players each to look out for
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'Wear Whatever The Hell You Want. Be Comfortable' - Why Golf Must Do A Better Job Of Listening To Brands Like Malbon
Stephen Malbon has long been an advocate for allowing golfers to wear almost anything they want at the course or the driving range - but not everyone holds the same view, and the American says that could be an issue for the sport...
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