
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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Ryder Cup 2025: Which European Players Are In Contention For One Of Luke Donald's Six Captain's Picks?
As Luke Donald prepares to reveal his captain’s picks for the European Ryder Cup team, here are some of the key candidates likely under consideration
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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European Masters 2025 Odds, Sleepers And Picks To Win
The DP World Tour season continues with the Omega European Masters at the beautiful Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club in Switzerland
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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How Much Every Player Earned During The FedEx Cup Playoffs
The FedEx Cup Playoffs were the most lucrative stretch of tournaments in the calendar - here's how much all those involved earned in prize money and bonus money
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Tommy Fleetwood Claims Maiden PGA Tour Title At Tour Championship
Tommy Fleetwood held off a number of big names in an epic final day to secure a maiden PGA Tour victory and the $10 million first prize at East Lake
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How Much Tommy Fleetwood (And The Rest Of The Field) Won At The 2025 Tour Championship
As the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup reaches its conclusion, here are the details on the financial payouts which will be handed to each player at the Tour Championship
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Alex Noren Wins First Worldwide Title In Seven Years Via Tense British Masters Victory At The Belfry
Alex Noren won his second British Masters title - and first worldwide victory since 2018 - by one stroke at The Belfry thanks to a closing round of 67
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'There's Not A Single European Player Who Feels The Same Way' - David Howell 'Disappointed' In Team USA Ryder Cup Pay Decision
Two-time Ryder Cup winner, David Howell thinks the decision to pay American players will be used as a motivational tool by Luke Donald in New York
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Trump National Doral Returns To PGA Tour Schedule As Part Of Revamped Signature Event Line-Up
Following several years of hosting LIV Golf League events, Trump National Doral's Blue Monster course will host a PGA Tour Signature Event in 2026
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Winner Without Scottie Scheffler And Playoff To Decide The Champion Among Our Tour Championship Special Bets
With the smallest field of the season on the PGA Tour duking it out at East Lake, we've taken a look at some intriguing special bets with excellent value
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British Masters 2025 Odds, Sleepers And Picks To Win
Check out our picks to win at The Belfry as Team Europe's Ryder Cup qualification period comes to an end and the DP World Tour's Back 9 begins
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Tour Championship 2025 Odds, Predictions And Picks To Win
The PGA Tour's FedEx Cup Playoffs have reached the final stop - the Tour Championship. Here are the odds and our picks to win at East Lake Golf Club
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Mason Howell Facts: 14 Things You Didn't Know About The American Amateur Golfer
Discover more about the highly promising American amateur via these facts regarding his life and journey through the game so far...
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Ben Griffin's Creatine 'Overdose' Headlines 5 Stories You Might Have Missed From The World Of Golf Last Weekend
Away from the main stories in golf on Saturday and Sunday, there were a number of incidents which might have escaped your attention - here are just a handful
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Scottie Scheffler's Stand-In Caddie Earns $360,000 Bonus After BMW Championship Win
The World No.1 was without his regular looper, Ted Scott at Caves Valley, so Michael Cromie stepped in and was able to earn himself a tidy paycheck
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Scottie Scheffler Overcomes Four-Stroke Deficit To Clinch Fifth Season Win Ahead Of Tour Championship
The World No.1 carded a closing round of 67 to defeat Robert MacIntyre by two strokes and land the BMW Championship title at Caves Valley Golf Club
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Jon Rahm Loses LIV Golf Indianapolis Playoff But Rips Individual Championship Out Of Joaquin Niemann's Hands Via Stunning Final Round
In a dramatic final round of LIV Golf Indianapolis, Sebastian Munoz picked up his maiden title, but Jon Rahm won the season-long Individual Championship race
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Portland Classic Full Prize Money Payout 2025
The LPGA Tour season has been continuing this week at Columbia Edgewater Country Club with one of the smaller prize purses this year...
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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'It's The Reason I'm Here' - Marco Penge Ignites Ryder Cup Chances With Thrilling Comeback Victory Over Rasmus Hojgaard In Denmark
The Englishman carded a closing 67 to fight back from one stroke behind and lift his second DP World Tour title at the Danish Golf Championship
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Danish Golf Championship Full Prize Money Payout 2025
The final event in the DP World Tour's Closing Swing has been taking place in Denmark - here's what the pros who made the weekend are playing for
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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BMW Championship 2025 Final Round Pairings
Robert MacIntyre takes a four-stroke lead into the final round at Caves Valley where he can wrap up the third PGA Tour title of his career
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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'I Think He Might Surprise People' - Two-Time Ryder Cup Winner Advises Keegan Bradley To Think About His Legacy When Making Player-Captain Decision
David Howell believes Keegan Bradley should exclusively focus on captaining Team USA at the 2025 Ryder Cup in order to carry out the prestigious role well
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Eric Lee Facts: 10 Things You Didn't Know About The American Amateur Golfer
Discover more about the promising amateur talent via these facts regarding his life and journey through the game of golf so far
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Niall Shiels Donegan Facts: 12 Things You Didn't Know About the Scottish-American Amateur Golfer
Discover more about the Scottish-born amateur golfer via these facts regarding his life and journey through the game so far...
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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7 Perks Of Winning The US Amateur Championship
While money is obviously not on the agenda for the US Amateur champion, there are plenty of other worthwhile rewards up for grabs
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