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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Who Is Amanda Balionis? 14 Facts You Didn't Know About The CBS Reporter
Get to know American broadcast journalist Amanda Renner...
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Emotional Lexi Thompson Shares Inspirational Message With Fans After Signing Off From Full-Time Pro Career
The American ended her 14th season as a pro at the CME Group Tour Championship and described what she hoped her lasting legacy would be...
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Ben Campbell Facts: 14 Things You Didn't Know About The Pro Golfer
Find out about professional golfer, Ben Campbell via these facts regarding his life and career so far...
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Patrick Reed Facts: 25 Things You Didn’t Know About The LIV Golfer
11 things you didn't know about the Masters champion
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Patrick Reed Ends Long Wait For First Individual Title Since Leaving PGA Tour
The LIV golfer triumphed for the first time since 2021 by securing a three-stroke victory at the Asian Tour's Hong Kong Open
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'A Dream Come True' - Elvis Smylie Outlasts 'Idol' And Mentor Cameron Smith To Land Australian PGA Championship Title
The young left-hander secured his maiden DP World Tour title by two strokes over the former Open Champion, who he had previously been mentored by
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Mark Roe Facts: 14 Things You Didn't Know About The Sky Sports Golf Broadcaster
Discover more about the former European Tour winner and Sky Sports Golf commentator via these facts regarding his life and career so far...
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David Howell Facts: 20 Things You Didn't Know About The English Golfer And Broadcaster
Discover more about English professional golfer and Sky Sports presenter, David Howell via these facts regarding his life and career so far...
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Iona Stephen Facts: 14 Things You Didn't Know About The Broadcaster And Presenter
Discover more about former professional golfer and TV broadcaster, Iona Stephen via these facts regarding her life and career to date...
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Inci Mehmet Facts: 20 Things You Didn't Know About The Sky Sports Broadcaster
Learn more about golfer-turned-broadcaster Inci Mehmet with these facts regarding her life and career so far
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Chantel McCabe Facts: 10 Things You Didn't Know About The American Broadcaster
Discover more about American broadcaster Chantel McCabe via these facts regarding her life and career so far...
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When Does TGL Start?
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's tech-infused golf league is finally set to begin competitive action at the start of January 2025
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Jupiter Links Golf Club - Tiger Woods' TGL Team
All you need to know about Jupiter Links Golf Club, led by TGL co-founder Tiger Woods
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The Bay Golf Club - The Steph Curry-Owned TGL Team
All you need to know about The Bay Golf Club, the TGL team containing a former US Open and an Open champion and part-owned by three-time NBA champion Steph Curry
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Who Is Thorbjorn Olesen’s Caddie?
The Dane has worked with caddie Dominic Bott for almost a decade - here's what we know about him...
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Thorbjorn Olesen Facts: 20 Things You Didn’t Know About The Danish Golfer
Get to know seven-time European Tour winner Thorbjorn Olesen a little better
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Antoine Rozner Facts: 15 Things You Didn't Know About The French Golfer
Here are some facts on French professional golfer Antoine Rozner.
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Hero Who Tried To Save Brian Harman's Son From Drowning In Coma As Open Champion Asks For Prayers Ahead Of RSM Classic
The incident occurred at Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida in October while Harman was away from his family competing on the Asian Tour
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Anyone From Nelly Korda To 60th-Place Carlota Ciganda Can Win The Biggest Check In Women's Golf History This Week - Here's Why
The LPGA Tour season culminates in the CME Globe Tour Championship at Tiburon Golf Club this week - and an $11 million total prize purse is on the line
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Rory McIlroy Posts Heartfelt Message To 'Hero' And 'Inspiration' Rafa Nadal Following Tennis Icon's Retirement
The Spanish tennis player has left the game after 22 Grand Slam victories - and four-time Major winner McIlroy joined in with the messages of congratulations
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Morgan Pressel Facts: 20 Things You Didn't Know About The Pro Golfer And Broadcaster
Here are some facts on the American professional golfer.
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The RSM Classic Picks, Predictions And Odds
As the 2024 PGA Tour season reaches its conclusion, four of the Golf Monthly team have picked out a couple of players each we think will do well at The RSM Classic
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BMW Australian PGA Championship Picks, Predictions And Odds
As the 2024-25 DP World Tour season begins, some of the Golf Monthly team have picked out a few players who we believe will be in contention for the title
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5 Big Things To Know About The New PGA Tour Changes
The PGA Tour Policy Board and Player Advisory Council have signed off on a number of changes which will come into effect as early as January 2025
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