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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Rory McIlroy Reveals 'Three Goals For The Rest Of My Career'
McIlroy has won four Majors, been World No.1 and broken any number of records by a European, but there remain three targets he desperately wants to hit
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International Series India Prize Money Payout 2025
Bryson DeChambeau headlines a field packed full of LIV Golf League players as the International Series India makes its debut on the Asian Tour
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Pebble Beach Pro-Am Prize Money Payout 2025
Wyndham Clark defends his title at Pebble Beach as the PGA Tour gears up for its second Signature Event of the 2025 season...
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What Is The Pebble Beach Pro-Am Format?
The Pebble Beach Pro-Am used to consist of over 300 players competing across four days in California, but recent changes mean that is no longer the case...
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Bahrain Championship 2025 Picks, Predictions And Odds
Ahead of the Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship, each of the Golf Monthly news team has picked a couple of names we think will be in contention for the title
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Alejandro Del Rey Secures Crowning Glory Via Dominant Ras Al Khaimah Championship Win
The Spaniard - whose surname translates as 'of the King' - picked up his first DP World Tour title after triumphing by four strokes at Al Hamra Golf Club
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Who Is Hiroshi Tai? 16 Things You Didn't Know About The Singaporean Golfer
Learn more about Singaporean amateur golfer, Hiroshi Tai via these facts regarding his life and career in the game so far...
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Davis Love III Undergoes Successful Open Heart Surgery
The 21-time PGA Tour winner and two-time Ryder Cup captain returned home on Saturday after doctors dealt with an issue they had been monitoring for a decade
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Justin Hastings Facts: 12 Things You Didn't Know About The Amateur Golfer
Discover more about the 2025 Latin America Amateur Championship winner via these facts in relation to his life and career so far...
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Replacement Venue Confirmed For 2025 Genesis Invitational
The PGA Tour has confirmed Torrey Pines' South Course will host the 2025 Genesis Invitational as a result of the ongoing fires in Los Angeles
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Who Is Evan Beck? 18 Facts About The Investment Analyst Playing In The Masters
Discover more about amateur golfer and current investment analyst Evan Beck via these facts regarding his life and career in the game so far..
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Meet The 5 Amateurs In The Masters 2025 Field
Five amateurs have qualified to play at Augusta National in The Masters this year - find out how they did it ahead of the first Major of 2025...
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Worrying PGA Tour Trend Hits Fresh Low As American Express TV Ratings Revealed
A combination of Sepp Straka's unchallenged march to victory and an NFL play-off game taking place saw PGA Tour TV ratings take a huge hit on Sunday...
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Big Names Missing The 2025 Farmers Insurance Open
The PGA Tour's latest event is the Farmers Insurance Open, but there are a number of big names not in the field at Torrey Pines Golf Course
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ATV Vandals Filmed Causing 'Up To £100,000' Worth Of Damage At Top UK Course
Thorndon Park Golf Club in Essex saw several holes damaged by people on vehicles during Sunday afternoon, with repairs expected to cost up to £100,000
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LIV Golf Makes Significant Change To Opening Event After New Fox TV Deal
Post-sunset tee times will be used at LIV Golf Riyadh in order to better suit a US audience following the circuit's new TV deal with Fox Sports
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'Those Two Don't Go Together' - Justin Thomas Points Out What Fans Might Have To Give Up If They Want Faster Play On Tour
Thomas was discussing pace of play on tour after Atlanta Drive's 4-0 win over New York in TGL - where a 40-second shot clock has been well received by fans
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Seth Waugh Calls LIV 'A Failed Economic Experiment' And Suggests Donald Trump And Scott O'Neil Could Increase PGA Tour-PIF Deal Chances
Speaking to Golfweek, the former PGA of America boss explained why all parties need a deal and why one might be helped along by two fresh faces...
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Greg Norman Confirms Final Day With LIV And Claims He Has 'Changed The Game Of Golf More Than People Realize'
In his first interview since being officially replaced as LIV Golf CEO, Greg Norman spoke to Australian Golf Digest about TGL, changing the game, and his future plans
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Ras Al Khaimah Championship Prize Money Payout 2025
The Ras Al Khaimah's total prize purse has remained consistent following last year's increase, with Thorbjorn Olesen defending his title at Al Hamra GC
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Reporter Shares Xander Schauffele Injury Details And Says World No.2 Has Been Struggling 'Since Late Last Year'
Golf Channel reporter Todd Lewis shared details on the World No.2's injury situation which caused Schauffele to withdraw from two recent PGA Tour events
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Ras Al Khaimah Championship 2025 Picks, Predictions And Odds
Each of the Golf Monthly news team have picked a favorite and outside contender from the DP World Tour's Ras Al Khaimah Championship at Al Hamra Golf Club
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Phil Mickelson’s LIV Golf Team Signs With Grant Horvat’s Apparel Company
Primo - partially owned by influencer, Grant Horvat - has been designated as the “official golf apparel sponsor” of Phil Mickelson's HyFlyers GC
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Why Does The Farmers Insurance Open Start On Wednesday And End On Saturday?
An event Tiger Woods won seven times as a player is the only PGA Tournament to run Wednesday through Saturday - we explain why the change was made
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