
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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Royal Portrush Facts: 10 Things You Didn't Know About The 2025 Open Championship Venue
The Northern Irish layout is hosting The Open for just the third time in 2025 - here are a number of other facts you might not have known about Royal Portrush
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Calamity Corner: All You Need To Know About The Famously Difficult Par 3 At Royal Portrush
Find out all you need to know about Royal Portrush's famously difficult par-3 16th hole, Calamity Corner - from yardage to key characteristics
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Ryan Peake Facts: 20 Things You Didn't Know About The Australian Golfer
The Australian pro has experienced a fascinating journey through life to this point - discover more about his life and golf career so far via these facts
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Justin Hastings Facts: 16 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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Ethan Fang Facts: 14 Things You Didn't Know About The Amateur Golfer
Discover more about Oklahoma State University amateur golfer, Ethan Fang via these facts regarding his life and career so far
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Mark Darbon Facts: 12 Things You Didn't Know About The R&A's CEO
Discover more about The R&A's newest CEO Mark Darbon via these 10 facts about his career and life so far
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Open Championship Tee Times Could Be Moved In Bid To Avoid Disruption Caused By Loyalist Parade
A loyalist march in Portrush is scheduled to begin around the time many fans would be leaving the golf course, potentially causing logistical issues
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Harris English Could Be Without Long-Time Caddie At The Open Due To Looper's Historic Drug Offences
English is waiting on answers from the UK government after his caddie saw his visa request denied following time in prison for drug dealing over 20 years ago
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LIV Golf Andalucia 2025 Odds, Predictions And Picks To Win
Check out the outright-winner odds and our betting picks to reign supreme at Real Club Valderrama as the LIV Golf League season continues in Spain
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Genesis Scottish Open Sleeper Picks: High-Priced Links Golf Specialists Are The Order Of The Week At The Renaissance Club
With the best of the PGA Tour and DP World Tour coming together at The Renaissance Club, there is plenty of value to be found in the betting market
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The Amundi Evian Championship 2025 Picks, Sleepers And Odds
Check out the odds and our betting picks ahead of the fourth women's Major championship of the season at the Evian Resort Golf Club in France
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Genesis Scottish Open 2025 Odds, Predictions And Picks To Win
Check out the outright-winner odds and our best picks ahead of the Genesis Scottish Open where the best of the PGA Tour and DP World Tour come together
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Lexi Thompson To Maintain Evian Championship Absence Despite Impressive Run Of Results
The 15-time pro winner will extend her absence from the fourth women's Major of the season despite an impressive run of form over her past few LPGA Tour starts
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'It's For Him' - Inspired Daniel Brown Seals Emotional BMW International Open Victory
The Englishman - playing days after the loss of a close friend last week - powered home in Germany via a closing 66 to lift his second DP World Tour title
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PGA Tour Pro Clarifies Position Following Controversial Rules Incident At John Deere Classic
Kevin Roy was involved in a controversial ruling during round three of the John Deere Classic after failing to exit a bunker at the first time of asking
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John Deere Classic Round Four Tee Times 2025
Davis Thompson has four players just a stroke behind him as the American begins a potential defence of his maiden PGA Tour title at TPC Deere Run
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Most Recent PGA Tour Winner Pulls Out Of John Deere Classic Prior To Final Round
The most recent PGA Tour winner was in good shape through 36 holes before playing his third round and then calling it a day late on Saturday
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The Open Championship 2025: Full Field And How Players Qualified For Royal Portrush
156 players will tee it up in Northern Ireland between July 17-20 looking to become Champion Golfer of the Year - here's who they are and how they qualified
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Lack Of Sleep Proves No Problem For Asian Tour Talent As He Makes Strong Start To International Series Morocco Following First Open Qualification
Sampson Zheng earned his maiden Major start via The Open's Final Qualifying and has continued his form on the Asian Tour despite a lack of ideal preparation
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International Series Morocco Prize Money Payout 2025
The Asian Tour's fourth International Series event of 2025 comes from Royal Golf Dar Es Salam's Red Course in Morocco as several LIV golfers compete
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Team Europe Ryder Cup Stars Join John Cena And Other Hollywood A-Listers At Wimbledon
Two stars of Team Europe's Ryder Cup roster have swapped golf apparel for their best suits as they take in the only Grand Slam tennis tournament on grass
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Record Number Of LIV Players Qualify For A Major At 2025 Open Championship
There are 19 LIV golfers in the field for the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush - a circuit record - here is who they are and how they made it through
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Open Qualifying Series Results And Schedule 2025
There is only one opportunity left for golfers to book a spot at the 153rd Open Championship, with several big names already confirmed at Royal Portrush
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LIV Golf's Sam Horsfield Defends Open Championship Final Qualifying Withdrawal
The Majesticks player departed Open Championship Final Qualifying after just nine holes of his first round at West Lancashire Golf Club on Tuesday
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