Latest articles by Jonny Leighfield
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What Is The Open Playoff Format In 2026?What happens if two or more players are tied after 72 holes at The Open Championship and a playoff is required? Here's all you need to know...
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The Open Championship Prize Money Payout 2026: How Much Did Ryan Fox Win At Royal Birkdale?Ryan Fox won The 154th Open Championship by one stroke thanks to a walk-off birdie on the 72nd hole - here's how much the New Zealander earned as a result
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Corales Puntacana Championship Prize Money Payout 2026: What Will The Winner Earn?At the PGA Tour and DP World Tour opposite-field event, there is a healthy tournament purse on the line for those players not involved in The Open
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LIV Golf Leaderboard At The Open: Three Players Remain In Contention With One Round To PlayOnly seven LIV golfers remained on course at Royal Birkdale into the weekend from the 15 who began - who is still in with a chance of lifting the Claret Jug?
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Sam Burns Closes In On Maiden Major Title With Two-Shot Lead At The OpenSam Burns carded a 65 on Moving Day to lead by two at Royal Birkdale
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Who Is Lucas Herbert's Caddie? Meet Nick Pugh - A Former Pro Golfer And Registered ReverendFind out more about the instantly recognizable Nick Pugh, who carries LIV golfer Lucas Herbert's bag on tour
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Rory McIlroy Accuses Bryson DeChambeau Of 'Holding The Open Hostage' After Rules ControversyMcIlroy shared his brutally honest thoughts on Bryson DeChambeau's behavior during and after a rules controversy at The Open Championship on Friday
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'Had There Been Any Doubt, He Would Have Been Given It' - Was Bryson DeChambeau Treated Unfairly Following Open Rules Controversy?Bryson DeChambeau caught the attention of The R&A during round two of The Open Championship, but were the events which followed his round fair?
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From A Penalized Bryson DeChambeau To A Pro Who Wasn't In The Field On Monday... These Notable Names Made The Cut At The Open In 2026While plenty of big names missed the cut at Royal Birkdale, several notable players booked their place at the weekend of The 154th Open Championship
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Lucas Herbert Shoots Historic 62 To Lead Open By Two As Bryson DeChambeau Assessed Two-Stroke PenaltyLucas Herbert was one of two players to shoot 62 as the LIV Golfer takes a two-shot lead into Moving Day, while there was controversy involving Bryson DeChambeau
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The Open Prize Money Is Higher Than Ever... But The Potential Take-Home-Pay Figure Might Shock YouThere was a record prize money payout at the 2026 Open Championship, but the headline number is nowhere near what champion Ryan Fox will actually earn
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Royal Birkdale Green Fees: How Much Does It Cost To Play The 2026 Open Championship Course?Royal Birkdale - host of The Open in 2026 - is one of the most highly rated golf courses in the British Isles, but how much will a round there set you back?
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What Is A Revetted Bunker? Here's All You Need To Know Via One Of The UK's Top Links Course ManagersRevetted bunkers feature prominently during Open Championship week - here's all you need to know about what they are and how they are created
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What Is The Average Winning Score Of The Open Championship At Royal Birkdale?Typically, the winning score at Royal Birkdale is slightly closer to par than the average total recorded across all Open Championship host locations...
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The Open Championship Sleeper Betting Picks: High-Priced Big Names Tipped To Contend At BirkdaleHere's who Golf Monthly's tour experts have picked out to be a surprise contender at Royal Birkdale as we hunt for any value on offer in the final men's Major
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'I Don't Think There's Anything Wrong With 19-Under Winning A Major - But There's One Key Caveat...'The common consensus is Major-winning scores should be as high as possible as the world's best have their games brutally examined... but does it really matter?
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Joe Dean Wins Dramatic Open Last-Chance Qualifier To Seal Final Place At Royal BirkdaleEngland's Joe Dean, a member of the DP World Tour and a former supermarket delivery driver, won the inaugural Open Last-Chance Qualifier by a single stroke
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Tom Kim Wins Genesis Scottish Open To Earn Masters Spot And First Victory In 1,001 DaysThe South Korean produced a bogey-free six-under 64 on Sunday to win his first title in 1,001 days and earn a place at The Masters next year
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ISCO Championship Prize Money Payout 2026: How Much Does The Winner Earn?The PGA Tour and DP World Tour's opposite event is offering up a modest tournament purse at Hurstbourne Country Club in Louisville, Kentucky
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How Much Did Tom Kim Win At The 2026 Genesis Scottish Open? Full Prize Money Breakdown At The Renaissance ClubTom Kim claimed his first pro victory since October 2023 at the 2026 Genesis Scottish Open - here's how much money he and the rest of the field earned
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Amundi Evian Championship Prize Money 2026: How Much Will The Winner Earn From A Tournament Record Purse?The year's penultimate women's Major is heading for a superb finish once again, and there's a tournament record payout on offer for whoever comes out ahead
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'It's Happening Every Week' - Players Regularly Giving Up Dreams Due To Financial Strain According To England Golf DirectorEngland Golf recently launched its Professional Development Programme in a bid to give talented English players opportunities to make it in the paid ranks
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Is The DP World Tour Really In Its 'Weakest Position Ever'?Years of giving the 10 best pros a path to the PGA Tour for the following season has made the DP World Tour "weaker than ever", according to Pablo Larrazabal
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Renaissance Club Facts: 5 Things To Know About The Genesis Scottish Open Venue In 2026The golf club which hosts the Genesis Scottish Open is one of the most exclusive in the British Isles - here are 5 facts about it you might not have known...
