
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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Titleist Has Just Dropped A New Vokey Wedge... And It Looks Sensational
Titleist's immensely-popular Vokey SM10 wedges are now available in a limited-edition Black Vapor finish - here's all the information you need...
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Tiger Woods On Site For Final Round Of Nicklaus Junior Championship As Son Charlie Scores Latest Top-10
The 15-time Major champion was on the ground for the final round at Tequesta Country Club as Charlie Woods secured another strong result in junior golf
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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How Much Money Scottie Scheffler's Caddie Makes
Ted Scott has earned some serious money this year as Scottie Scheffler dominates the world of men's pro golf
By Jonny Leighfield Last updated
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Rory McIlroy’s Caddie Harry Diamond May Have Earned Over $1.4 Million In Bonus Money... With Half A Season And The FedEx Cup Playoffs Still To Go...
McIlroy has picked up a hat-trick of victories so far in 2025 and could well have shared a decent portion of his winnings with long-time assistant, Diamond
By Jonny Leighfield Last updated
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LIV Golf Dallas 2025 Betting Picks To Win, Predictions And Odds
As LIV returns to Dallas for the first time since the 2024 Team Championship, Bryson DeChambeau is among the favorites to triumph in his home state...
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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The Open Championship Regional Qualifying Results: Peter Finch Among Many Names To Earn Final Qualifying Spot
Peter Finch finished as joint winner in his venue's qualifier, with the YouTube star joining hundreds of names at Open Championship Final Qualifying next week
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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Italian Open 2025 Betting Picks To Win, Predictions And Odds
As the DP World Tour returns following the US Open, we've chosen a number of stand-out names we expect to compete at the Italian Open this week...
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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'Keegan Bradley Failing To Pick Himself As A Ryder Cup Player Would Significantly Disadvantage Team USA'... Or Would It?
After Keegan Bradley put himself in prime position to become Team USA's first Ryder Cup player-captain since Arnold Palmer in 1962, two Golf Monthly writers debate whether the idea would help or harm the hosts' chances at Bethpage...
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Gavin Tiernan Facts: 10 Things You Didn't Know About The Amateur Golfer
Discover more about Irish amateur golfer, Gavin Tiernan via these facts regarding his life and journey through the game so far...
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Club Pro Disqualified From KPMG Women's PGA Championship After 15-Over 87
45-year-old Heather Angell made a scorecard error after completing her first round that ultimately resulted in her disqualification from the Major
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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'This Golf Course Is Quite Boring' - Angel Yin Raises Eyebrows With Dig At KPMG Women's PGA Championship Host Layout
Yin made the comment following her opening competitive trip around Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco on Thursday, where the American shot a one-under 71
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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The Heartwarming Reason Jeeno Thitikul Uses Color-Coded Grips On Her Golf Clubs
The Thai star uses different color grips on each of her clubs, with Thitikul explaining why after round one of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Rory McIlroy Shares 'Boring' Advice To Help Amateur Golfers Shoot Lower Scores
Ahead of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands, the World No.2 shared a few tips for amateurs that will lower their scores on the course
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Former LIV Golfer Targets PGA Tour Chance And Explains What Has To Happen For The Main Tours To Co-Exist In The Future
The former LIV golfer is plotting a path to the PGA Tour following a strong return to the DP World Tour and wants more US starts to get his career back on track
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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US Open TV Ratings: JJ Spaun Win Becomes Least-Watched Since Bryson DeChambeau In 2020
Spaun's US Open victory at Oakmont featured a 90-minute weather delay which - while helping the American - significantly affected TV viewing figures
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Nelly Korda Reveals Injury Issue On Eve Of KPMG Women's PGA Championship
The World No.1 showed up to her pre-tournament press conference with medical tape on her neck and revealed how the issue occurred earlier this week
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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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
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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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
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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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
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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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
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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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
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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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
By Michael Weston Last updated