
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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'The Whole Situation Was Pretty Upsetting' - Viktor Hovland Admits Ryder Cup Withdrawal Was 'Tough' But Says Envelope Rule Should Remain As Is Or Face Potential Manipulation
The Norwegian shared an update on the status of the neck injury which forced him to withdraw from the Sunday singles at last month's Ryder Cup in New York
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'Visa Issues' Force Three-Time European Tour Winner To Withdraw From DP World India Championship
Scotland's Ewen Ferguson was due to join the likes of Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood and Ben Griffin in the new event's field at Delhi Golf Club
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Jon Rahm Announces Extended Break Following First Winless Season Of His Pro Career
The Spaniard revealed after finishing T9th in his national open that he will miss the DP World Tour Playoffs and not play competitively until February 2026
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'Do It For Your Family' - Is Retirement The Only Remaining Option For Tiger Woods After Latest Surgery... Or Can He Come Back Again?
Following the seventh back surgery of his career, the Golf Monthly news team debates whether retirement is around the corner for Tiger Woods...
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New Owners Confirm Top 100 Course To Close Until 2027
Owners of The European Club in Ireland have informed members the course is to close in December 2025 for major redevelopment work to take place
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Marco Penge Withstands Incredible Fightback From Injured Dan Brown To Clinch Open De España Title And Two Major Starts Via Playoff
Marco Penge managed losing a four-stroke lead and being taken to a playoff to win the Spanish Open - consequently earning spots at The Masters and The Open
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Korn Ferry Tour Championship Full Prize Money Payout 2025
The Korn Ferry Tour reaches its conclusion at French Lick Resort and a significant prize purse is on the line alongside the chance to reach the PGA Tour...
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Spanish Open 2025 Prize Money Payout
As the DP World Tour season heads towards its conclusion, the final European event of the year is offering up a large purse to those who make the cut in Madrid
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Tiger Woods Announces Third Surgery In 13 Months After Tests Discover 'Compromised Spinal Canal'
The 15-time Major champion shared via social media that he had undergone another surgery just over a year from his most recent back procedure
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Xander Schauffele Holds Nerve To Claim First Victory Since 2024 Open Championship
The World No.4 fired a final round 64 (-7) to hold off Max Greyserman by a stroke and win the 2025 Baycurrent Classic at Yokohama Country Club in Japan
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What Is The Average Salary Of A Korn Ferry Tour Player?
While there is less money floating around on the Korn Ferry Tour than on the PGA Tour, players are still capable of earning an enviable amount of money per year
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'That's Not On Me' - Collin Morikawa Defends Ryder Cup 'Chaos' Comments
Team USA player Collin Morikawa insists some fans' unnecessary behavior during the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black was not linked to his pre-event comments...
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What Time Is The PGA Tour's Baycurrent Classic On TV?
The PGA Tour has travelled over to Japan as part of the FedEx Cup Fall series, with tee times not falling in their usual window elsewhere in the world
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'Projected Impacts' Of Typhoon Halong Forces PGA Tour To Shift Baycurrent Classic Round One Tee Times
The first round of the PGA Tour's event in Japan has been moved forward by two hours as a result of the category 4 typhoon passing near the island of Honshu
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This Week In Golf: A Masters Spot And 12 PGA Tour Cards Up For Grabs, Aaron Rai Caddying For His Wife And An All-Time Record Looms
We point out some of the most interesting storylines which have either already happened or are set to occur across the world of professional golf this week
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'Rain Squalls And Gusty Winds' - PGA Tour's Baycurrent Classic Set To Feel Effects Of Typhoon Halong
The PGA Tour's Japanese stop could be lightly affected by the outer band of Typhoon Halong on Thursday, which is set to skim the south side of Honshu
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Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's TGL Announces 4 Schedule Changes For The 2026 Season
TGL returns for its second season at the end of 2025, and the primetime competition has unveiled a handful of alterations from its debut campaign
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The PGA Tour Does Not Need To Make Changes... FedEx Cup Fall Critics Are Completely Missing The Point
Following some early grumbles about the FedEx Cup Fall from fans, three Golf Monthly writers share what they would do - if anything - to fix things...
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Team Europe's Youngest Star Quickly Brushes Ryder Cup Disappointment Aside To Retain PGA Tour Status
Rasmus Hojgaard didn't score a point for Team Europe at Bethpage Black but responded by retaining his PGA Tour status at the Sanderson Farms Championship
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Should The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship Move Dates? The Clear Arguments For And Against
One of the DP World Tour's most high-profile events was disrupted due to the weather for the second time in three years - is it time to shift the event to earlier in the year or accept the conditions for what they are?
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How Much Robert MacIntyre Won At The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
Robert MacIntyre cruised to a four-shot win at the DP World Tour event, but how much prize money did he win?
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Sanderson Farms Championship Full Prize Money Payout 2025
The second FedEx Cup Fall event of the season has noticeably reduced its total purse from last year as PGA Tour members continue to fight for FedEx Cup points
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Robert MacIntyre Follows Up Ryder Cup Victory With Dominant Win At Shortened Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
A week after winning the Ryder Cup with Team Europe, Robert MacIntyre claimed the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship via three rounds of 66
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Sanderson Farms Championship Tee Times 2025: Round Four
South Africa's Garrick Higgo takes a two-stroke lead into the final round at The Country Club of Jackson as he searches for his third PGA Tour title
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