
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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Cam Young Responds To Report Three-Win Golf Ball Already 'Likely' Conforms To New Rollback RulesCameron Young was speaking days after a Golf Channel report stated his Titleist Pro V1x Double Dot golf ball would conform to proposed new testing guidelines
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PGA Championship Special Bets 2026: Including First-Round Leader And Hole-In-OneWe look at six of the best special bets for the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink as over 150 players battle it out for the Wanamaker Trophy
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'I'm Glad I Was Wrong. I Can Admit When I'm Wrong And That Was One I Did Get Wrong' - Rory McIlroy Retracts Desire For PGA Tour/PIF DealThe six-time Major winner admitted he was "wrong" to call for a merger between the PGA Tour and Saudi PIF while reacting to LIV Golf losing its funding source
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PGA Championship Sleeper Betting Picks: 9 Outsiders (Including Multiple Major Winners) Tipped To Contend At Aronimink Golf ClubCheck out who some of Golf Monthly's tour experts have picked to be a surprise contender at Aronimink with plenty of great value on offer in 2026
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'Take The Wanamaker Trophy Around The Globe' - What Is The Best Way To Revive The PGA Championship?The PGA Championship is widely considered the fourth most important Major in men's golf, but which of these scenarios would help elevate its position quickest?
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How Much Did Kristoffer Reitan Win At The Truist Championship?Kristoffer Reitain won for the first time on the PGA Tour at the Truist Championship, but how much prize money did he earn?
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How Much Did Yurav Premlall Win At The Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship?South African Yurav Premlall claimed his maiden DP World Tour title at the event, but how much did he win?
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Myrtle Beach Classic Full Prize Money Payout 2026Away from the PGA Tour's latest Signature Event with its eight-figure tournament purse, this week's opposite event puts up a far more modest total for its field
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LIV Golf Virginia Full Individual And Team Prize Money Payout 2026LIV Golf's first tournament of the year in the United States offers up its latest eight-figure prize money purse as Joaquin Niemann aims to defend his title
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From The Ryder Cup To Retirement And Back Again? Storied Pro Claims Dramatic Victory On First Start As Tour MemberThree years after a brief retirement, Chris Wood appears to be heading back to the DP World Tour after winning his first HotelPlanner Tour start as a member
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One Of Rory's Worst Rounds Ever, Cam Smith Hires New Swing Coach And Truist Challenger Shares How He Nearly Missed Event: This Week(end) In GolfSeveral interesting storylines have developed over the weekend in a packed pro golf schedule - here are some of the best you might have missed
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Truist Championship Final Round Tee Times And Pairings 2026Here are the final round tee times at the 2026 Truist Championship as Alex Fitzpatrick takes a one-stroke lead into Sunday's Signature Event at Quail Hollow
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Is The PGA Tour Trying To Tempt Bryson DeChambeau Back With Reported New Social Media Policy?A report from Front Office Sports has revealed the PGA Tour is set to alter its social-media policy, a move of potential interest for one of LIV's biggest stars
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Competitive Golf Has Crushed Me So Often... But Here's How I Managed The Win Of My LifeGolf Monthly's Jonny Leighfield has struggled with the stresses of competitive golf in the past, but a psychological switch led to his most memorable victory
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One Of The PGA Tour's Most In-Form Pros Has Withdrawn From His Second Consecutive Signature EventBig-hitting American Jake Knapp has pulled out of this week's Truist Championship, making it two Signature Events in a row he's missed
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'I Don't See Many Ways Out' - Jon Rahm Discusses LIV Contract Amid Reports Of Players Exploring OptionsJon Rahm was asked about the chances of him exploring an early exit from LIV Golf, with the Spaniard's contract reportedly running until the end of 2027
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YouTube Golf Tour Details Revealed, Rickie Fowler Announces On-Brand Sponsor And Jon Rahm Repairs DP World Tour Bridges: This Week In GolfWith the next Major championship just around the corner, check out what else is going on in the world of golf this week that you need to know about...
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'The Simple Answer Is Jon Rahm And Bryson DeChambeau... But I Wouldn't Stop There' - Which LIV Golfers Would Make The PGA Tour Better?With the potential for LIV Golf to change dramatically moving forward, which players would enhance the quality of the PGA Tour if they wished to leave?
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I Wish Fans Would Stop Trying To Dictate How Pro Golfers Celebrate WinsMany fans find it difficult to fathom how pro golfers can barely crack a smile when winning a big tournament - but is it as big a deal as people make out?
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How Much Did Cameron Young Win At The Cadillac Championship?Cameron Young beat Scottie Scheffler by six in a dominant performance at the Cadillac Championship, but how much did he win?
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Who Is Kristoffer Reitan? 18 Things To Know About The Norwegian GolferDiscover more about Norwegian golfer Kristoffer Reitan including how he reached the PGA Tour and which pro titles he has won during his career
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Riviera Maya Open At Mayakoba Full Prize Money Payout 2026The LPGA Tour's only Mexican event has been taking place at Mayakoba's El Camaleon Golf Course with an identical tournament purse to last year on the line
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'I Thought About Withdrawing' - PGA Tour Caddie Claims 'Biggest Win Of My Golf Career' Despite Rough Build-UpPaul Tesori has helped multiple PGA Tour pros to victory throughout his career, but it was the looper's turn to lift a trophy at Mayacoo Lakes Country Club
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How Much Did Mikael Lindberg Win At The Turkish Airlines Open?The Swede beat Daniel Rodrigues and Guido Migliozzi by two in the DP World Tour event, but what did he win?
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