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. An improving golfer who still classes himself as ‘one of the worst players on the Golf Monthly team’, Jonny enjoys playing as much as he can and is hoping to reach his Handicap goal of 18 at some stage. He attended both the 150th and 151st Opens and is keen to make it an annual pilgrimage.
Latest articles by Jonny Leighfield
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Tiger Woods Discusses Sun Day Red, Jokes About 'Mama's Always Right' And Tree Memes On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The 15-time Major champion talked about a variety of topics on The Tonight Show - including The Masters, his first-ever Ace, and his new clothing brand
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R&A Confirms Longest And Shortest Holes In Open Championship History As Attendance Figures (Which Greg Norman Is Not Currently A Part Of) Also Set New Record For Royal Troon
The R&A has announced a number of changes to the Scottish course for this season's final men's Major as well as a record sell-out attendance
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Kevin Kisner Rules Himself Out Of Becoming Next Full-Time NBC Lead Golf Analyst As Search Continues Ahead Of PGA Championship And US Open
The PGA Tour player confirmed his plans for the year and explained why he is not looking to move into full-time TV work just yet...
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LIV Golfer Qualifies For Maiden PGA Championship Via OWGR Route
The HyFlyers GC player has booked his spot at May's PGA Championship for the first time...
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Brandel Chamblee Argues Tiger Woods Should Stand Alone As The Most Successful PGA Tour Player Ever After Rory McIlroy Lands 25th Title
Tiger Woods and Sam Snead are officially tied on 82 PGA Tour wins apiece - but the Golf Channel analyst suggested the 15-time Major winner should stand alone at the top...
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'Oh No!' - Watch As Golf Fan's Ball-Hawking Instinct Causes Awkward Moment At Zurich Classic Of New Orleans
Brandt Snedeker had an embarrassed fan to thank for saving him a potentially difficult second shot at TPC Louisiana
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Greg Norman 'Extremely Proud' Of LIV Golf Adelaide And Says Event's Success Makes 'The Hatred' He Has Faced Worthwhile
LIV Golf's CEO also admitted he was keen to bring the breakaway circuit "home" to reward the Australian public for their support of him as a player
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Zurich Classic Of New Orleans Final Round Tee Times 2024
Utah buddies Zac Blair and Patrick Fishburn are the unlikely pair leading from Luke List and Henrik Norlander - with Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry not far behind - entering the final round at TPC Louisiana
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Home Favorite Wins On Just His Fifth DP World Tour Start As Runner-Up All But Secures Major Championship Spot
A course-record-equalling 63 on Sunday helped the 25-year-old to a three-shot victory and seal his place as the sixth different Japanese winner on the DP World Tour
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First Ever LIV Team Playoff Sees Ripper GC Claim Dramatic Home Victory Over South Africans At LIV Golf Adelaide
The deep-rooted Australia v South Africa sporting rivalry continued with a thrilling set of extra holes at The Grange
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LIV Golf's Henrik Stenson Wins Car For A Fan At Port Adelaide Aussie Rules Match
The Majesticks GC co-captain completed a golfing challenge during Port Adelaide's home game against St Kilda
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Guy Kinnings Reveals When He Believes Negotiations Over The Future Of Men's Pro Golf Will Begin (And When A Resolution Might Arrive)
The DP World Tour chief also suggested - once unification talks are complete - men's pro golf is unlikely to begin its new dawn any earlier than 2026
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Watch: Cameron Smith Followed Down 18 By Massive Crowd In Throwback Scenes At LIV Golf Adelaide
If anyone doubted The Australian's cult status Down Under, these pictures from LIV Golf Adelaide should clear it up...
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'I Would Welcome It Wholeheartedly' - New DP World Tour Chief 'Delighted' To See Prospective Return Of Rory McIlroy To PGA Tour Board
DP World Tour CEO Guy Kinnings is looking forward to seeing European representation on the PGA Tour board once again as McIlroy returns to a role he left only late last year
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Everything You Need To Know About The Eight PGA Tour Signature Events In 2024
The group of elevated tournaments on the PGA Tour features an increase in prize money and FedEx Cup points - but what are they and when are they in 2024?
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Nelly Korda's Fifth Straight Win Helps NBC Record Most-Watched Chevron Championship In Over A Decade
There was a peak TV audience of almost two million on Sunday evening as Korda picked up the second Major of her career
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'15 Seconds Too Late' - Former LIV Golfer Misses Out On Earning Start At PGA Tour-Sanctioned Event In Gut-Wrenching Style
Turk Pettit is a former member of Niblicks GC and was trying to earn a Korn Ferry Tour start after being dropped by LIV Golf following the League's first season
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The Secret Result Of A Unique PGA Tour Qualifying Event (Involving Eight YouTubers) Set To Be Revealed
Golf content creators such as Grant Horvat and Dan Rapaport went up against eight professionals for one spot at the PGA Tour's upcoming Myrtle Beach Classic
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How Much Money Has Scottie Scheffler's Caddie Won In 2024?
Ted Scott is earning some serious money this year as Scheffler continues to dominate the world of men's pro golf
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Tiger Woods Names Jupiter Links GC TGL Roster
The 15-time Major winner has revealed the three players to compete alongside him in the delayed TGL next year
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Who Is Nelly Korda's Caddie?
Jason McDede has helped one of the biggest names in the sport collect multiple LPGA Tour titles as well as both of her Major championships
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Seamus Power: 15 Things You Didn't Know About The PGA Tour Golfer
Get to know professional golfer Seamus Power a little better with these 15 facts about his life and career
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Who Is Patrick Rodgers' Caddie?
Discover who carries the American's bag while he is competing out on the PGA Tour
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Patrick Rodgers: 15 Facts You Didn't Know About The PGA Tour Golfer
Get to know PGA Tour golfer Patrick Rodgers a little better with these 15 facts about his life and career in the game
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