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, and Lee Westwood. An improving golfer himself, Jonny enjoys learning as much about the game as he can and is hoping to reach his Handicap goal of 18 at some stage. 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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Andrew 'Beef' Johnston Facts: 20 Things You Didn't Know About The English Golfer
Discover more about Andrew Johnston - commonly known as 'Beef' - via these facts about his life and career so far...
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Who Is Madelene Sagstrom's Caddie?
Shane Codd has been a caddie on the Ladies European Tour since 2004 and has worked with Madelene Sagstrom since 2021
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Where Is The Solheim Cup In 2026?
Discover where the biggest team event in women's golf will take place in 2026 as Europe hosts once more
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Who Is Leona Maguire's Caddie?
Maguire has begun working with Irish caddie Verners Tess after moving on from Dermot Byrne following three years together
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Who Is Georgia Hall's Caddie?
The former Women's Open champion has returned to a familiar face as her caddie after parting ways with Colin Cann
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Who Is Celine Boutier's Caddie?
The French Major winner recently returned to a familiar face as her caddie, moving on from Jeffrey Snow in the summer of 2024
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Who Is Lexi Thompson's Caddie?
Lexi Thompson has worked with multiple caddies during her long and successful career - and her latest bagman is a long-time friend
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Solheim Cup 2024 Team Europe Full Line-Up, Key Players, And How They Qualified
Team Europe's 12-player squad has been confirmed ahead of the 2024 Solheim Cup at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Virginia
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Jim Furyk Has One More Presidents Cup Assistant Captain To Name - And It Could Be Tiger Woods
Team USA's assistant captains at the 2024 Presidents Cup may still not be settled with Woods of interest to Furyk and Keegan Bradley in line for a wildcard pick
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Suzann Pettersen Facts: 25 Things You Didn't Know About Team Europe's Solheim Cup Captain
Learn more about Team Europe's Solheim Cup captain, Suzann Pettersen with these facts about her life and career
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Henni Zuel: 20 Facts You Didn't Know About The Golf Broadcaster
Get to know former professional golfer and current broadcaster Henni Zuel with these facts about her life and career
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YouTube Star Peter Finch Explains The Two Key Differences Between Him And A PGA Tour Pro
English YouTube sensation Peter Finch is an excellent golfer, but even he knows the gap up to a PGA Tour pro can be a significant one
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Ludvig Aberg Set For Surgery On Problem That Has 'Bothered Him Since Spring'
The Swede could return to play "on a limited schedule" in 2024 after opting to have arthroscopic surgery on a torn meniscus
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How Much Money Has Scottie Scheffler's Caddie Won In 2024?
Ted Scott has earned some serious money this year as Scottie Scheffler dominates the world of men's pro golf
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GB & I Win Curtis Cup For First Time Since 2016 In Thrilling Climax: As It Happened
GB & I defeated Team USA 10.5 - 9.5 at Sunningdale in a fascinating Sunday finish that swung both ways before the hosts finally sealed the deal
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Tour Championship Tee Times: Round Four
Scottie Scheffler leads by five with a round of the PGA Tour's finale remaining, as the World No.1 hopes to cap off his incredible 2024 with a $25 million win
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'I Didn't Even Go To Try And Save My Card' - DP World Tour Pro Shares How He Skipped Q-School After Losing His 'Identity'
After putting himself in contention at the 2024 British Masters, Brandon Stone revealed how he recovered from feeling like he "wasn't good enough' to compete on tour back in 2022
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Every European Tour Order Of Merit Winner Since 1937
The European Tour's Order of Merit winner claims the Harry Vardon Trophy - a prize which was first handed out in 1937
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Ted Scott’s 2024 Earnings Could Exceed $5m If Scottie Scheffler Wins FedEx Cup - More Than World No.1 Nelly Korda
Scottie Scheffler's looper is on track to receive a huge bump in his earnings for 2024 if the World No.1 can close out victory at East Lake
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Scottie Scheffler Sets New 40-Year PGA Tour Record At Tour Championship
The World No.1 opened up a healthy lead after round one of the Tour Championship - creating a little slice of history along the way
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'Zero Truth' - Jon Rahm Claps Back At 'Deep Regret' LIV Comments
A veteran PGA Tour insider was recently quoted as saying that Rahm held "deep regret" over his move to LIV - but the Spaniard insisted this was completely false
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Scottie Scheffler Reveals Handicap Index When Playing With His Buddies
Scheffler - who is the World No.1 but does not technically have a Handicap Index - revealed how tough his friends make it for him when playing casual golf together
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Why LIV Golfer Tyrrell Hatton Is Making His DP World Tour Return At The British Masters This Week
The Englishman will tee it up on the DP World Tour at The Belfry alongside the likes of Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald
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LIV Golf's Cameron Smith Adds Surprising Home Event To His Schedule For The First Time
LIV Golf's Cameron Smith has signed up to play in the NSW Open Golf Championship later this year - an event Greg Norman has won four times
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