
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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How Much Did Casey Jarvis Win At The South African Open Championship?
Jarvis made it back-to-back victories on the DP World Tour, securing the South African Open Championship via a three stroke victory at Stellenbosch Golf Club
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Exclusive Seminole Pro-Member Field Announced For 2026
A number of Major winners have been revealed as part of the exclusive field at Seminole Golf Club on Monday, but Tiger Woods is not among them...
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Casey Jarvis Books Masters And Open Spots After Winning South African Open Championship
Jarvis triumphed by three strokes at Stellenbosch Golf Club to make it two wins in a row and earn places at The Masters and The Open Championship
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USGA Renames Most Prestigious Amateur Prizes In Honor Of Tiger Woods
The USGA has announced the US Amateur medal and US Junior Amateur trophy will both be renamed and redesigned to honor Woods' unmatched achievements
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'This Is Going To Be One Of The Best Days Of My Life Forever' - New Zealand Open Champion Claims Home Victory Days After Getting Married
Ripper GC's Lucas Herbert has secured his place at The Open Championship in July as runner-up behind New Zealand's Daniel Hillier at Millbrook Resort
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HSBC Women’s World Championship Full Prize Money Payout 2026
The prize money purse for this LPGA Tour event has been increased significantly for the second year in a row - here's how much the stacked field is playing for
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I'm Bored Of Stroke Play... So I'm Going To Try These 7 Alternative Formats This Year (Suggestions Welcome!)
Most people regularly use stroke play as their go-to format out on the golf course, but I'm so bored of it - here's what else I'm thinking of playing in 2026
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Jim Furyk Joins Golf Channel As Lead Analyst For Big PGA Tour Fortnight
Furyk - the only player ever to shoot 58 on the PGA Tour - is stepping in for Kevin Kisner on Golf Channel during a two-tournament stretch this March
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'The Battle To Combat Slow Play On Tour Is Being Fought At College'
USC's women's golf head coach Justin Silverstein spoke to Golf Monthly about a variety of subjects in college golf - including the battle to combat slow play
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Bryson DeChambeau Splits With LA Golf, Kevin Na Makes First Start After LIV Exit And Three Big Names WD From Cognizant Classic: This Week In Golf
Catch up with some of the biggest storylines from the world of golf so far this week as well as gaining the heads up on what is still to come...
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Which Golf Tournament Offers The Highest Prize Money Payout?
So many professional golf tournaments offer eye-watering overall prize money payouts and winner's checks - but which event is the most lucrative of them all?
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Brooks Koepka Reaches Decision On $5M Charitable Contribution
As per the terms of his return from LIV, Brooks Koepka was required to make $5 million worth of charitable contributions - here's where the money is heading
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'We've Always Had This Issue' - Justin Thomas And Billy Horschel Weigh In On 'Weaker' Cognizant Classic Field
The strength of the field at this week's Cognizant Classic has been brought into sharp focus after a seismic change in personnel from the Genesis Invitational
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Justin Thomas Confirms First PGA Tour Start Since September
The two-time Major winner hasn't hit a competitive shot since the Ryder Cup in September but has now confirmed when he will return to the PGA Tour
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Patrick Reed Banks $200,000 DP World Tour Bonus After Only Four Starts
The former LIV golfer has enjoyed a near-perfect start to life on the DP World Tour and has now earned a huge bonus check on top of his hefty event earnings
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'Money Versus Legacy' - Should Jon Rahm Swallow His Pride And Pay Off DP World Tour Fines?
Rahm continues to defend his position against the DP World Tour and refuses to pay a reported $3 million in fines - but should the LIV golfer reconsider?
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Saudi PIF Injects $267 Million Into LIV Budget As Total Investment Creeps Towards $6 Billion
A report by Money In Sport revealed the Saudi PIF has poured another substantial figure into its LIV Golf League budget, taking its total spend past $5.3 billion
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How Much Did Jacob Bridgeman Win At The Genesis Invitational?
The American held off charges from Rory McIlroy and Kurt Kitayama to claim his maiden PGA Tour title, but how much money did he win?
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How Much Did Jeeno Thitikul Win At The Honda LPGA Thailand?
The Thai star delighted the home fans with her eighth LPGA Tour title, but how much money did she earn?
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How Much Casey Jarvis Won At The 2026 Magical Kenya Open
Casey Jarvis claimed the Magical Kenya Open by three strokes from Davis Bryant for his first DP World Tour title - but how much prize money did he win?
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Casey Jarvis Wins Weather-Affected Magical Kenya Open For Maiden DP World Tour Title
The 22-year-old finished birdie-eagle to wrap up his first DP World Tour victory at Karen Country Club following two weather delays in Nairobi
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Genesis Invitational 2026 Round Four Tee Times And Pairings
Check out all of the final round tee times for the 2026 Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club as Jacob Bridgeman hunts a first PGA Tour title
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7 Perks Of Winning The Genesis Invitational
Not only is there prize money and a trophy on offer for the winner of the Genesis Invitational, but several more perks, including an achievement Tiger Woods hasn't managed
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I'm Scared To Play A Round Of Golf Again After My Lesson... Here's Why
Golf Monthly's Jonny Leighfield has real reservations about heading back out onto the course again for a full round after a much-needed lesson - here's why...
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