
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 has attended multiple Open Championships, including his first for Golf Monthly at Royal Portrush in 2025.
Latest articles by Jonny Leighfield
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Over Half A Billion Dollars In Prize Money Later... What Did The Average PGA Tour Pro Earn In 2025?
More than $550 million in prize money was up for grabs on the PGA Tour throughout this past season, but what did the average pro pick up?
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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This Week In Golf: A $1 Million Par 3, A TV Classic Returns And The Final Battle Between Two Future Stars
The PGA Tour and LPGA Tour seasons might have concluded for the year, but that doesn't mean the action stops in the world of golf this week...
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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‘Still Wrong’ - Joost Luiten Calls Out ‘Inconsistent’ DP World Tour After Finally Landing Nedbank Golf Challenge Spot
The Dutch pro had previously aired his frustration at not being included in the field for Africa's Major despite finishing last season 33rd in the Race To Dubai
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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BMW Australian PGA Championship 2025 Round One And Two Tee Times
Check out the first and second-round tee times for the 2025 BMW Australian PGA Championship at Royal Queensland Golf Club in Brisbane
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Drove It Farther, Holed More Putts, Scored Better... Then How On Earth Did Nelly Korda Go Winless In 2025?
The World No.2 statistically improved on her seven-win season in 2024 in several areas, yet she will emerge from 2025 without anything to show for it...
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Time To Remove Conditional Status On The PGA Tour? And Joost Luiten’s Controversial Nedbank Omission Debated
Four Golf Monthly writers discuss confusing PGA Tour statuses, Jeeno Thitikul's next Major aim and if wins are more valuable to careers than consistency...
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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How Much Money Has Jeeno Thitikul Won In 2025?
It has been an incredibly successful year for the World No.1 via four worldwide wins and several more top-10s... but how much money has Thitikul earned?
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Which Players Saved Or Lost PGA Tour Cards After The RSM Classic?
Some players took their chance to clinch safety late in the season while several others slipped outside of the FedEx Cup's top-100 after the RSM Classic
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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How Much Did Jeeno Thitikul Win At The CME Group Tour Championship?
An $11m purse was shared between the 60-player field in the LPGA Tour's season-ending CME Group Tour Championship, with winner Jeeno Thitikul taking the biggest prize
By Jonny Leighfield Last updated
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Sami Valimaki Makes History After Claiming Maiden PGA Tour Title At The RSM Classic
Valimaki carded a four-under 66 final round via some excellent ball striking to claim the RSM Classic, becoming the first Finnish player to win on the PGA Tour
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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'The Little Boy' Who Dreams Of Becoming World No.1 Has Just Bagged His 10th Pro Title... At 17 Years Old
Yanhan Zhou is projected to rise into the world's top 280 players after landing his latest pro victory on the China Tour well before his 18th birthday
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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The RSM Classic Full Prize Money Payout 2025
For the final FedEx Cup Fall event of the season, the second-highest total prize money payout since the Tour Championship is on offer at Sea Island Golf Club
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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An On-Course Epiphany Led To Me Using Two Completely Different Putters... Why Don't More Amateur Golfers Do This?
Most amateur golfers might abandon an old putter after moving on to a new style, but I believe it is well worth keeping hold of both - here's why...
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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PIF Saudi International Tee Times: Round Three
Caleb Surratt, Anthony Kim and Thomas Pieters will make up the final tee time in round three of the Asian Tour's PIF Saudi International at Riyadh Golf Club
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Anthony Kim Moves Into Contention At PIF Saudi International After Shooting Best Round Since Comeback
The former LIV player is close to the top at the halfway stage of the International Series event following a bogey-free round at Riyadh Golf Club on Thursday
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Henni Zuel: 25 Facts You Didn't Know About The LIV Golf Broadcaster
Get to know former professional golfer and current broadcaster Henni Zuel with these facts about her life and career
By Jonny Leighfield Last updated
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Golf Channel And LPGA Announce 'A New Era Of Coverage' With Several Additional Features And Every Round Airing Live
Beginning in 2026, every round of the LPGA Tour will be broadcast live while coverage will be enhanced by partnerships with Trackman and FM
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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LIV Golf Signs Former Sky Sports Golf Presenter Henni Zuel To Broadcast Team
The LIV Golf League announced Tuesday that Zuel will be a part of the circuit's pre-event coverage and provide on-air analysis during tournament play
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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This Week In Golf: Two New Players Heading To LIV, PGA Tour Futures Decided And The World No.1 Could Win It All...
The coming days in the world of professional golf are set to be particularly interesting with a number of different high-stakes storylines about to unfold
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Jennifer Kupcho Banks $1 Million LPGA Bonus (By A Ridiculously Small Margin)
The four-time LPGA Tour winner was handsomely rewarded for her aggressive approach throughout the 2025 season after The Annika finished on Sunday
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Rory McIlroy Believes The DP World Tour Is In 'A Very Strong Position'... But Is He Right?
After McIlroy stated the European circuit had found itself in a very strong position, we discussed whether the seven-time Race To Dubai winner was right...
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Which Players Earned The Most Money Through The DP World Tour In 2025?
If bonus money and Major finishes were left to the side, which 10 players earned the most cash via on-course achievements on the European circuit in 2025?
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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MacGregor Tourney Hybrid Stand Bag Review: Practical And Affordable - What's Not To Love?
MacGregor's latest stand-bag offering is a delightful little option, with a great deal of practicality for such a small price tag...
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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LPGA Pro Wins Lamborghini From First-Ever Ace (But Here's Why She Won't Be Able To Keep It)
Brooke Matthews made the first hole-in-one of her career during the final round of The Annika on Sunday and received a very impressive prize as a result
By Jonny Leighfield Published
