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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Ruoning Yin Lands Second LPGA Tour Title In Three Starts
China's Yin won the Maybank Championship in fine style after carding a final round 65 to triumph by one over Thailand's Jeeno Thitikul
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Nico Echavarria Beats Tiger Woods Scoring Record On Way To Winning Zozo Championship
The Colombian held off the challenge of Justin Thomas and Max Greyserman via a sublime run of scoring in Japan to land his second PGA Tour title
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Byeong Hun An Claims Playoff Victory At DP World Tour's Genesis Championship
An scored a first pro win since 2022 after defeating his PGA Tour rival and fellow countryman Tom Kim in a first-hole playoff in South Korea
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The 5 New Countries Where LIV Golf Could Go Next
LIV Golf has taken place in nine different countries since arriving in 2022 - but there are a handful of fresh locations the PIF-backed circuit could go to next...
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Bubba Watson Facts: 25 Things You Didn’t Know About The LIV Golfer
Discover more about the two-time Masters champion via these facts regarding his life and career in the game
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Danny Lee Facts: 20 Things You Didn't Know About The LIV Golfer
Discover more about the LIV Golf League pro via these facts regarding his life and career in the game so far...
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Francesco Laporta Facts: 14 Things You Didn't Know About The Italian Golfer
Discover more about the Italian professional golfer via these facts regarding his life and career in the game so far...
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The World Series Starts On Friday - And Two PGA Tour Golfers Will Be Locked In
Max Homa and Collin Morikawa - both born in the Los Angeles area - will be watching their precious Dodgers in the World Series clash against the New York Yankees
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LIV Boss Greg Norman Reportedly Agrees Deal For New Country To Host International Series Event
DLF Golf and Country Club is in line to host an International Series event in 2025 as the Asian Tour continues its close relationship with the LIV Golf League
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Tiger Woods Not In Hero World Challenge Field As 17 Names Announced
The annual event is set to include five of the world's top-10 but has three spaces left to fill before December - including a possible place for host, Woods...
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What Else Does Xander Schauffele Need To Do In Order To Win Player Of The Year? The World No.2 Has An Idea...
The World No.2 won two Major championships over the past 12 months, but even still, he admitted Scottie Scheffler stood head and shoulders above the rest...
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Mississippi State Golfer Ties NCAA Record In Extraordinary Style At Home Event
Sophomore Avery Weed carded a remarkable 11-under 61 during the first round of The Ally - an NCAA tournament held at at Old Waverly Golf Club, site of the 1999 US Women's Open
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'Better, Not Bigger' - WM Phoenix Open Announces Several Key Changes After Difficult 2024
'The People's Open' was marred by bad behaviour and poor weather in 2024, but organizers say several operational changes will hopefully help to reduce issues at next year's tournament
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New Junior Golf Tour Set To Be Launched By PING
The golf brand will launch a new junior golf tour in 2025 which is set to feature a rookie level and a masters level
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Bubba Watson To Make International Series Debut Following Tough LIV Golf Season
The two-time Masters champion will compete against rival LIV golfers and the leading Asian Tour players at the BNI Indonesian Masters later this month
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Julien Guerrier Facts: 14 Things You Didn't Know About The French Golfer
Discover more about DP World Tour golfer Julien Guerrier via these facts regarding his life and career to date
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DP World Tour Pro Avoids OB Via Unusual Means Before Going On To Win Andalucia Masters
France's Julien Guerrier feared his final-round tee shot on the par-4 10th at Real Club de Golf Sotogrande had sailed out of bounds, only to discover it had remained in play by the barest of margins
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World No.861 Defeats John Catlin In Playoff To Secure First Asian Tour Title
MJ Maguire enjoyed a superb final round to force extra holes at the Black Mountain Championship before holding his nerve in a playoff to claim what was just the second pro victory of his career
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John Catlin Facts: 18 Things You Didn't Know About The American Golfer
Get to know American John Catlin better with these 18 facts about his life and career so far
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Bud Cauley Facts: 20 Things You Didn't Know About The American Golfer
Bud Cauley returned to the PGA Tour in 2024 after a three-year absence - here are some things you may not know about him
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Have Golf Fans Clocked Off For The Season? Worrying PGA Tour Ratings Show Substantial Drop-Off
Prior to the new NFL season kicking off, PGA Tour Sundays were averaging in the millions for TV viewing figures - that is no longer the case, far from it...
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Adam Hadwin Facts: 22 Things You Didn't Know About The Canadian Golfer
Discover more about Canadian professional golfer Adam Hadwin via these facts regarding his life and career so far...
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‘I’m Just Making Sure That I’m That Guy’ - Pro Leaving Nothing To Chance As LIV Golf League Spot Remains 'Completely Up For Grabs'
American John Catlin currently leads the International Series rankings on the Asian Tour - with the winner earning a spot in the 2025 LIV Golf League
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Is The Latest Greg Norman Report A Sign PGA Tour-PIF Deal Is Edging Closer?
The PIF is reportedly on the look-out for a new LIV Golf League CEO and plans to move Norman into a senior leadership position moving forward
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