
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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Jackson Koivun Facts: 20 Things You Didn't Know About The Auburn University Golfer
Jackson Koivun is an amateur golfer who represents Auburn University. Get to know him better with these facts about his life and career so far
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Why Brooks Koepka Is Not Wearing LIV Golf League Logos At The 2025 US Open
The five-time Major winner is the only LIV player at the US Open not wearing any of the circuit's branded apparel - we explain why
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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When Was The Last Time An Amateur Won A Major?
It has been almost a century since an amateur last won a Major in the men's game while one female amateur tasted Major success slightly more recently...
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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US Open Green Speeds At Oakmont: How Fast Are Putting Surfaces?
Oakmont Country Club has been set up in an extremely tough way in 2025 with a potential over-par winning score on the horizon - but how fast are the greens?
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Andrew Landry On Why He Will Always Be Thankful For His US Open Collapse At Oakmont
Largely unknown at the time, Andrew Landry was in the final group at the 2016 US Open before a final-round slide ended his chances of a remarkable Major win
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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How Much Scottie Scheffler Has Won In 2025
The World No.1 has added to his Major championship haul and won twice more on the PGA Tour as well - but how much prize money has he collected this year?
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How Much Money Rory McIlroy Has Won In 2025
The World No.2 has claimed some significant titles this year and recorded a number of other high finishes - but how much prize money has he collected?
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Joaquin Niemann Leapfrogs Scottie Scheffler And Rory McIlroy As Golf's Top Earner In 2025
The Chilean's fourth win of the year secured another $4 million and consequently catapulted Niemann to the top of the on-course earnings across all tours
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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US Open 2025 Expert Picks, Odds And All You Need To Know
Check out our expert picks, sleeper choices and the odds for the leading players at Oakmont Country Club as the third men's Major of the year takes place
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Here's Why Over 12,600 Of Oakmont's Trees Were Removed Decades After A Stinging Newspaper Column Caused Them To Be Planted In The First Place
Oakmont Country Club has undergone two significant rounds of changes involving trees over the years - here's why they were added and then later removed
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Connor Syme Battles Rough Weather Conditions In The Netherlands To Land Maiden DP World Tour Title At KLM Open
The 29-year-old carded a closing 70 (-1) to reach 11-under and see off Sweden's Joakim Lagergren by two strokes at The International Golf Club in Amsterdam
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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RBC Canadian Open 2025 Round Four Tee Times
Matteo Manassero and Ryan Fox lead a tightly-bunched leaderboard at TPC Toronto with both looking for the biggest win of their careers so far...
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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'The Easy Guide To Making A Perfect 12' - PGA Tour Winner Mocks Own Octuple-Bogey At RBC Canadian Open In Humorous Social-Media Thread
The Frenchman endured a horrible run down TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley's 10th hole - his first of the day - during Friday's second round and sarcastically explained his thought process on social media after missing the cut
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Two PGA Tour Winners Withdraw From RBC Canadian Open During Round One
Camilo Villegas and Seamus Power pulled out of the tournament at TPC Toronto on Thursday as low scoring dominated and Rory McIlroy struggled
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Sahith Theegala Confirms Indefinite Period On The Sidelines Due To Injury
The 2023 Fortinet Championship winner shared he has been advised to take time away from the game after struggling with an unspecified injury recently
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Jack Nicklaus Shares Mild Concern Over Level Of Attention On Charlie Woods After First AJGA Win
Nicklaus reflected on how his son, Gary was treated and reacted during his pro golf career when discussing the level of attention on Tiger Woods' son, Charlie
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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LIV Golf League's Fireballs GC Sign US Amateur Champion
Sergio Garcia's Fireballs GC has signed former Arizona State University star, Josele Ballester to its roster while making a mid-season line-up change
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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'Simple' - Luke Clanton Outlines Reasons For Following PGA Tour Path Over LIV Golf Possibility
The 21-year-old is making his PGA Tour debut as a pro at this week's RBC Canadian Open and explained how he would like his career to pan out...
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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11 Players Withdraw From 2025 RBC Canadian Open Before First Round
The World No.2 is making his annual return to the third-oldest event on the PGA Tour, but there are multiple names who pulled out before a ball was struck
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Charlie Woods Moves Up Almost 600 Places In AJGA Rankings Following First Win
Tiger Woods' son claimed his first AJGA title at the Team TaylorMade Invitational last week and is now enjoying a career-high ranking as a result
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Ian Poulter's Son Painfully Misses Out On US Open Debut Via Playoff Despite Fantastic Second Round In Final Qualifying
Luke Poulter produced a brilliant second round at Emerald Dunes Golf Club in Florida but missed out on a guaranteed first Major championship start
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UPS Driver DQ'd From US Open Final Qualifying After Agonizing Error
UPS driver, Nick Barrett had put himself in a solid position after 18 holes at Final Qualifying before his dream of reaching the US Open was taken away
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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'Retaining Talent Is Not Going To Be An Issue' - Jerry Foltz Confident LIV Golf Will Not Lose Star Players During Off-Season
The LIV broadcaster believes star names such as Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, and Sergio Garcia will sign new deals once their current contracts expire
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Max Homa And Caddie Reportedly Split After Just Two Months
The six-time PGA Tour winner has reportedly parted ways with his caddie, Bill Harke after only officially hiring his new looper prior to The Masters...
By Jonny Leighfield Published