
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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US Open Pro Gives Fascinating Insight Into His Costs And Earnings During Season's Third Major
Korn Ferry Tour pro, James Nicholas made the cut and finished T61st at Oakmont last week before going on to share an interesting breakdown of his finances
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Brian Rolapp Facts: 18 Things You Didn't Know About The PGA Tour CEO
Former NFL executive, Rolapp was unveiled as the PGA Tour's CEO, replacing Jay Monahan, in June 2025 - learn more about his life and career via these facts
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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A 19-Year-Old Patrick Cantlay Held TPC River Highlands' Course Record... Until Jim Furyk Made PGA Tour History And Blew It Out Of The Water
The home of the Travelers Championship has long been known for its huge crowds and low scoring - with two extremely low totals of note over the years
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KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Betting Picks To Win, Sleepers And Odds 2025
Check out our expert picks, sleeper choices and the odds for the leading players at PGA Frisco as the third women's Major of the year takes place in Texas
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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JJ Spaun Earned $825 After Missing Six Of Seven Cuts In The Entire 2014 Season... Here's How He Turned It Around To Become A Major Champion
Spaun had endured a tough road in professional golf before a breakthrough year in 2025 led to his first Major victory at Oakmont
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Was Sam Burns 'Robbed' During The US Open Final Round Or Was It A Case Of 'That's Golf'? - How Fans Reacted To The American's Controversial Drop Ruling
Burns was in contention during the final round of the US Open when a failed request for a free drop from casual water partially derailed his title bid late on
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JJ Spaun Explains How Advice From Tiger Woods (Via Max Homa) Inspired Him To Remarkable US Open Comeback Victory
Spaun shared how a piece of advice from Tiger Woods via Max Homa helped him stay patient during tough playing conditions at Oakmont and win the US Open
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US Open 2025: JJ Spaun Holes Miracle 65-Foot Birdie Putt At The 72nd Hole To Win Maiden Major In The Rain At Oakmont
JJ Spaun produced a world-class back-nine on Sunday to post one-under and win the US Open by two strokes at a rain-affected Oakmont Country Club
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'The Worst Break Of His Life' - Watch JJ Spaun's Brutally Unlucky Bogey In The US Open Final Round
Spaun was on the second hole at Oakmont when a shot that would likely have stopped holeside was rejected over half the original distance back towards him
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Tyrrell Hatton Caddie: Who Carries The Englishman's Clubs?
Following an injury to his former caddie in the build up to the 2024 Masters, Tyrrell Hatton has employed a long-time friend as his new looper ever since
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Victor Perez Facts: 18 Things You Didn't Know About The French PGA Tour Player
Discover more about multiple-time professional winner and PGA Tour player, Victor Perez via these facts regarding his life and career so far...
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Victor Perez Reveals US Open Ace Was His Third In The Past Month
The Frenchman is on a real heater when it comes to making aces - his third in quick succession arrived during round two of the US Open at Oakmont
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Jackson Koivun Facts: 20 Things You Didn't Know About The Auburn University Golfer
Jackson Koivun is an amateur golfer who represents Auburn University. Get to know him better with these facts about his life and career so far
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Why Brooks Koepka Is Not Wearing LIV Golf League Logos At The 2025 US Open
The five-time Major winner is the only LIV player at the US Open not wearing any of the circuit's branded apparel - we explain why
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When Was The Last Time An Amateur Won A Major?
It has been almost a century since an amateur last won a Major in the men's game while one female amateur tasted Major success slightly more recently...
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US Open Green Speeds At Oakmont: How Fast Are Putting Surfaces?
Oakmont Country Club has been set up in an extremely tough way in 2025 with a potential over-par winning score on the horizon - but how fast are the greens?
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Andrew Landry On Why He Will Always Be Thankful For His US Open Collapse At Oakmont
Largely unknown at the time, Andrew Landry was in the final group at the 2016 US Open before a final-round slide ended his chances of a remarkable Major win
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How Much Scottie Scheffler Has Won In 2025
The World No.1 has added to his Major championship haul and won twice more on the PGA Tour as well - but how much prize money has he collected this year?
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How Much Money Rory McIlroy Has Won In 2025
The World No.2 has claimed some significant titles this year and recorded a number of other high finishes - but how much prize money has he collected?
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Joaquin Niemann Leapfrogs Scottie Scheffler And Rory McIlroy As Golf's Top Earner In 2025
The Chilean's fourth win of the year secured another $4 million and consequently catapulted Niemann to the top of the on-course earnings across all tours
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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US Open 2025 Expert Picks, Odds And All You Need To Know
Check out our expert picks, sleeper choices and the odds for the leading players at Oakmont Country Club as the third men's Major of the year takes place
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Here's Why Over 12,600 Of Oakmont's Trees Were Removed Decades After A Stinging Newspaper Column Caused Them To Be Planted In The First Place
Oakmont Country Club has undergone two significant rounds of changes involving trees over the years - here's why they were added and then later removed
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Connor Syme Battles Rough Weather Conditions In The Netherlands To Land Maiden DP World Tour Title At KLM Open
The 29-year-old carded a closing 70 (-1) to reach 11-under and see off Sweden's Joakim Lagergren by two strokes at The International Golf Club in Amsterdam
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RBC Canadian Open 2025 Round Four Tee Times
Matteo Manassero and Ryan Fox lead a tightly-bunched leaderboard at TPC Toronto with both looking for the biggest win of their careers so far...
By Jonny Leighfield Published