
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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Jhonattan Vegas Facts: 20 Things You Didn't Know About The Venezuelan Golfer
Vegas is Venezuela's most successful golfer with multiple PGA Tour titles to his name - discover more about his life and career via these facts...
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Why Max Homa Doesn't Plan To Tone Down Transparency In Interviews Any Time Soon
The American explained why he is often so transparent in the press room after both good and bad rounds following a sublime Friday at the PGA Championship
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Johnattan Vegas Among PGA Tour Pros To Wear The MLB Logo... But Why?
The Venezuelan is the latest in a long line of PGA Tour pros to don the US league's logo on a piece of clothing - but why? And how did it come about?
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12 Slow-Play Penalties Handed Out During One Day Of US Women's Open Qualifying
Aline Krauter was among nine players hit with a one-stroke penalty for slow play at a US Women's Open qualifier at Grey Oaks Country Club on Wednesday
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Impending Date Chosen By Keegan Bradley To Decide Whether He Becomes Ryder Cup Player-Captain Or Not
The Team USA Ryder Cup captain has revealed when he is likely to make a call on his own chances of playing at Bethpage later this year
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'Absurd' - Fans Air Frustration At 'Insufficient Punishment For Poor Execution' During PGA Championship At Quail Hollow
Plenty of fans and golf writers shared their disapproval on social media at what they felt was an overly-friendly length of rough at Quail Hollow
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How Many Players Make The Cut At The PGA Championship?
The second Major of the year will finish with far fewer than the 156 who started at Quail Hollow, but how many players make the cut?
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What Is The Quail Hollow Course Record?
Quail Hollow has hosted PGA Tour events over several decades as well staging the 2017 and 2025 PGA Championships, but who holds the course record?
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Vijay Singh Follows John Daly In Withdrawing From PGA Championship To Play Senior Major
The two-time PGA Championship winner has pulled out of the event at Quail Hollow but is still expected to play a different Major this week
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PGA Championship Picks, Odds And Sleepers 2025
Check out the betting odds for the leading hopefuls at the PGA Championship as well as our expert picks for the second men's Major of the year
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French Prodigy Martin Couvra Wins Maiden Title As A Pro Thanks To Inspired Final Round In Turkey
22-year-old Frenchman, Martin Couvra galloped towards his first win as a pro after carding nine birdies during round four at the Turkish Airlines Open
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Sahith Theegala Follows Two Other PGA Tour Pros In Exiting The Truist Championship Early
The World No.31 pulled out of the season's sixth Signature Event shortly before his final-round tee time at Philadelphia Cricket Club on Sunday
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Equipment Changes Help Lucas Herbert To Dominant Maiden International Series Win
The Ripper GC man carded the lowest round on Sunday - helped by only 23 putts from a recent purchase - to score his first Asian Tour title by five strokes
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Truist Championship Final Round Tee Times
Keith Mitchell tops a packed leaderboard in Philadelphia, with the American looking to claim his second PGA Tour title at the Truist Championship, and his first since 2019
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6 Of The Best PGA Championship Venues The Public Can Play
While places like Quail Hollow and Valhalla are out of action for the public, there are still several other former PGA Championship venues you can consider...
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Bold Plan Reportedly Launched To Attract Rory McIlroy And LIV Golf Stars To 2025 Australian Open
McIlroy is reportedly the Australian Open's number one target if Royal Melbourne wins hosting rights for an event the World No.2 has not played since 2014
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Serious Back Injury Forced Ian Poulter's Son Out Of US Open Qualifying... Now He Is Just Two Rounds Away From A First Major Start
Son of European golf legend, Ian, Luke Poulter is just two rounds away from his first Major start a year after suffering a back fracture in 2024 US Open qualifying
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Rickie Fowler's Answer To PGA Championship Invite Critics? Fire His Lowest Round Since January
The World No. 125 carded an opening round 63 at the Truist Championship on Thursday after receiving some blowback for his PGA Championship invite
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Mix Dubai Luxury With Desert Tranquility At This Eco-Friendly Golfing Paradise
Al Zorah Golf & Yacht Club's incredible new clubhouse is befitting of a stunning area that houses both a quality golf course and passionate ecological efforts
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Here's Why A Club Which Was Originally Designed To Host Cricket Is Now Welcoming The PGA Tour
With the tournament's usual site out of action in preparation for the PGA Championship, the uniquely-named Philadelphia Cricket Club is standing in
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Awesome Villa Roof Tee Box Makes Return At 2025 Turkish Airlines Open
A unique tee-box placement is once again in play this week as the Turkish Airlines Open returns to the DP World Tour calendar for the first time since 2019
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Who Is In The 2025 PGA Championship Field?
The overwhelming majority of the 2025 PGA Championship field has been revealed, with an eclectic group of names set to tee it up at Quail Hollow
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'I Wouldn't Hesitate To Take It' - Scottie Scheffler Gives Grant Horvat Categorical PGA Tour Start Advice
Scheffler shared his opinion with Horvat in a recent YouTube video when discussing the influencer's invitation to the Barracuda Championship
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Turkish Airlines Open 2025 Picks, Odds And Predictions
The DP World Tour begins its European Swing in Turkiye at the Turkish Airlines Open - below are the odds for the leading players and our picks to win
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