
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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High-Profile Cluster Withdraw From Charles Schwab Challenge Day After PGA Championship
Several star names have pulled out of the Charles Schwab Challenge already, with one player turning down a European return to make his latest PGA Tour start
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Curtis Cup Star Joins Rory McIlroy As Three-Time Winner In 2025
Mimi Rhodes has begun the 2025 Ladies European Tour season in scintillating style, winning the Dutch Ladies Open for her third title as a rookie
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Watch How Brilliant Agronomy Team Transform Waterlogged Senior Major Course Into Playable State In A Matter Of Hours
The agronomy team at Greystone Golf & Country Club worked near miracles to transform the waterlogged course into a playable condition on Sunday
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Angel Cabrera Clinches First Senior Major And Second Win In Four Starts After Monday Finish
The Argentinian carded a closing eight-under 64 at Greystone Golf & Country Club in Birmingham, Alabaham to defeat Jerry Kelly by one stroke
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Soudal Open Odds, Sleepers And Picks 2025
We've listed the betting odds for all of the leading contenders at the 2025 Soudal Open as the DP World Tour continues its European Swing
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Contrasting Green Mile Performances Proved Why 'It Matters Where You Play' - Brandel Chamblee
The Golf Channel analyst argued contrasting field strengths on the rival tours led to varying results for Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Sensational Scottie Scheffler Dominates Field To Win PGA Championship At A Canter
World No.1 Scottie Scheffler sealed a first PGA Championship title by five shots after dominating the field at Quail Hollow, consequently securing a third Major
By Michael Weston Last updated
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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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Jon Rahm Caddie: Who Carries The LIV Golfer's Bag?
The 2023 Masters Champion has had the same person on his bag since 2015 and after his switch to LIV Golf, but who is Jon Rahm's caddie?
By Jonny Leighfield Last updated
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Who Is Si Woo Kim? Find Out About The South Korean Pro Golfer
Get to know South Korean professional golfer, Si Woo Kim a little better via these things about his life and career in the game so far...
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Scottie Scheffler Caddie: Get To Know Ted Scott
Get to know Scottie Scheffler's caddie, Ted Scott and the story behind his appointment (plus how it almost didn't happen)
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Who Is Marco Penge's Wife? Meet Sophie Penge
Marco Penge's wife, Sophie is a former professional golfer who has won a prestigious title alongside her husband growing up
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Matt Fitzpatrick Caddie: Who Is Daniel Parratt?
In Billy Foster, Matt Fitzpatrick has one of the game's most recognised caddies on his bag
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Jhonattan Vegas Facts: 20 Things You Didn't Know About The Venezuelan Golfer
Vegas is Venezuela's most successful golfer with multiple PGA Tour titles to his name - discover more about his life and career via these facts...
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Why Max Homa Doesn't Plan To Tone Down Transparency In Interviews Any Time Soon
The American explained why he is often so transparent in the press room after both good and bad rounds following a sublime Friday at the PGA Championship
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Johnattan Vegas Among PGA Tour Pros To Wear The MLB Logo... But Why?
The Venezuelan is the latest in a long line of PGA Tour pros to don the US league's logo on a piece of clothing - but why? And how did it come about?
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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12 Slow-Play Penalties Handed Out During One Day Of US Women's Open Qualifying
Aline Krauter was among nine players hit with a one-stroke penalty for slow play at a US Women's Open qualifier at Grey Oaks Country Club on Wednesday
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Impending Date Chosen By Keegan Bradley To Decide Whether He Becomes Ryder Cup Player-Captain Or Not
The Team USA Ryder Cup captain has revealed when he is likely to make a call on his own chances of playing at Bethpage later this year
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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'Absurd' - Fans Air Frustration At 'Insufficient Punishment For Poor Execution' During PGA Championship At Quail Hollow
Plenty of fans and golf writers shared their disapproval on social media at what they felt was an overly-friendly length of rough at Quail Hollow
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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How Many Players Make The Cut At The PGA Championship?
The second Major of the year will finish with far fewer than the 156 who started at Quail Hollow, but how many players make the cut?
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What Is The Quail Hollow Course Record?
Quail Hollow has hosted PGA Tour events over several decades as well staging the 2017 and 2025 PGA Championships, but who holds the course record?
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Vijay Singh Follows John Daly In Withdrawing From PGA Championship To Play Senior Major
The two-time PGA Championship winner has pulled out of the event at Quail Hollow but is still expected to play a different Major this week
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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PGA Championship Picks, Odds And Sleepers 2025
Check out the betting odds for the leading hopefuls at the PGA Championship as well as our expert picks for the second men's Major of the year
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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French Prodigy Martin Couvra Wins Maiden Title As A Pro Thanks To Inspired Final Round In Turkey
22-year-old Frenchman, Martin Couvra galloped towards his first win as a pro after carding nine birdies during round four at the Turkish Airlines Open
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