
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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Nedbank Golf Challenge Full Prize Money Payout 2025
One of the biggest prize purses of the DP World Tour season is up for grabs at the Nedbank Golf Challenge, where a limited field has been battling it out
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Crown Australian Open Full Prize Money Payout 2025
An increased total prize purse and starts at two Major championships in 2026 are among the perks on offer at Royal Melbourne Golf Club this week
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Crown Australian Open Round Three Tee Times 2025
Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen and Daniel Rodrigues narrowly lead a stacked chasing pack entering the weekend at Royal Melbourne Golf Club
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Justin Thomas Clarifies Ryder Cup Green-Speed Comments After Reported Bethpage Staffer Goes Off On US Team
Thomas tried to clarify earlier comments he made about Ryder Cup green speeds after an anonymous text from an alleged Bethpage staffer bit back at the pro
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Colt Knost Named As Ian Baker-Finch Replacement In 'Super Tower' On CBS Sports' Golf Coverage
The former PGA Tour pro has been promoted from on-course reporter to analyst in CBS Sports' golf broadcast team from the start of the 2026 season
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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This Week In Golf: Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler And Viktor Hovland Headline Different Events Plus The (Sort Of) Return Of Tiger Woods
Not only are there three big tournaments taking place in the men's game, but a whole host of other interesting storylines have been developing this week
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Tiger Woods Gives Return Update, Shares Future Playing Plans And Talks Huge Potential PGA Tour Changes
Hero World Challenge tournament host Tiger Woods spoke to the media about a range of topics ahead of this week's tournament at Albany Golf Club
By Jonny Leighfield Last updated
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Australian Open Tee Times: Rounds One And Two
Rory McIlroy has been paired with a fellow Masters champion and another incredibly popular Australian in the first two rounds at Royal Melbourne Golf Club
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Will Zalatoris To Make First Competitive Start In Over Six Months This Week
Zalatoris underwent his most recent back surgery in the summer and is set to play his first competitive round since the PGA Championship this week
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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'I Don't Know Why They Weren't At All What Keegan Had Asked For' - Justin Thomas Reveals Team USA 'Argued With' Bethpage Staff Over Ryder Cup Green Speeds
Speaking on the No Laying Up podcast, Thomas shared how Team USA wanted faster greens than had been presented over the first two days at Bethpage Black
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Should The Australian Open Become The Fifth Major In Men's Golf?
Rory McIlroy floated the idea of such a prestigious event becoming a Major down the line, and now three Golf Monthly tour experts have shared their thoughts
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Andalucia Costa Del Sol Open De Espana Full Prize Money Payout 2025
The final Ladies European Tour event of 2025 sees an identical total payout to last year as those in contention try to pick up the six-figure winner's check
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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How Much Money Scottie Scheffler Has Won In 2025
The World No.1 added two more Majors to his growing haul and won four PGA Tour titles as well - but how much prize money has Scheffler collected this year?
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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...
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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
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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
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