
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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Maverick McNealy Facts: 18 Things You Didn't Know About The American Golfer
Maverick McNealy earned his PGA Tour card in 2019, but here are some facts you might not know about his life or journey through the game
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Investec South African Open Championship 2025 Picks, Predictions And Odds
The DP World Tour continues with a huge event at Durban Country Club as the South African Open Championship takes place - here are our picks to win...
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'That Ball Shouldn't Have Bounced Back' - Did Brian Campbell Receive The Luckiest Break Of All Time On His Way To Winning Mexico Open?
The American hit a tame, booming slice during a playoff with Aldrich Potgieter but received a lucky bounce that maintained his quest for a maiden PGA Tour title
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Jacques Kruyswijk Wins Magical Kenya Open To Clinch First DP World Tour Title
South Africa's Jacques Kruyswijk won the Magical Kenya Open title at Muthaiga Golf Club by two strokes for his first DP World Tour title
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Mexico Open Round Four Tee Times 2025
Aldrich Potgieter enters the final round at Vidanta Vallarta with a one-stroke advantage as he attempts to seal a first PGA Tour title at the age of 20
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Angel Yin Hangs On For Second LPGA Tour Title Despite Sponsor Invite's Closing 61
The American narrowly claimed the Honda LPGA Thailand prize ahead of Japan's Akie Iwai - who almost snatched victory away via an outstanding 11-under 61
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'It Is Very Frustrating How Far Behind The PGA Tour We Are' - LPGA Unveils Own Version Of PGA Tour U As College Coach Reveals Frustration Among NCAA Ranks Over Lack Of Opportunities
Justin Silverstein, the women's golf team head coach at the University of Southern California, says coaches throughout the NCAA system have long been frustrated at a lack of LPGA Tour and Epson Tour opportunities for their athletes
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Tony Finau Joins TGL For One Match With Team's Playoff Spot On The Line
Collin Morikawa and Sahith Theegala will be joined by their compatriot on Tuesday as a result of Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood both being unavailable
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Marc Leishman Loses To 12-Handicapper In Stableford Competition Despite Equalling Own Course Record
The LIV golfer was competing in a stableford competition at Warrnambool Golf Club in Australia - his boyhood course - but failed to pick up the trophy...
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'It Couldn't Be More Different' - The Chase For Distance Is Almost Exclusive To Men's Golf, But One Leading College Coach We Spoke To Says A Simple Change Could Help Women Join In
University of Southern California women's golf head coach, Justin Silverstein shares why female players generally aren't chasing distance like their male peers
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'The Tours Realize This Is Their Lifeblood’ - This Is Who's Benefitting Most From Pro Game’s Battle For Leading Young Talent
Arizona State coach Thomas Sutton believes a closer relationship between colleges and the top pro tours means now is the best time to be a leading amateur
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'I Think One Year, This Is How Crazy It Was. They Had One Spot On The Team... I Wasn't Here, So I'm Going Off Of A Little Bit Of A Rumor, But Ludvig Aberg And David Puig - Same Year, One Spot'
ASU men's associate head coach, Thomas Sutton explained - using a high-profile example - the kind of choices D1 college recruiters make on a semi-regular basis
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This Week’s DP World Tour Venue Costs Less Than A Dollar To Play For Juniors (And It's A Bargain For Adults, Too)
Muthaiga Golf Club in Nairobi is home to the DP World Tour's Kenya Open, where green fees for both adults and juniors are surprisingly affordable
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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
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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...
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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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