
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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2026 Travelers Championship Tee Times And Pairings: Round One And TwoThe PGA Tour season is back underway after the year's third men's Major. Here are the first and second-round tee times for the Travelers Championship
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PGA Tour Challenger Series 2028: All You Need To Know About The Circuit's New Second TierA clear second tier is coming to the PGA Tour from 2028... here's everything we know about the Challenger Series so far, with more details to come later this year
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PGA Tour Championship Series 2028: All You Need To Know About The Circuit's Top TierA fresh-looking top tier of PGA Tour golf is set to begin in 2028... here's everything we know about the Championship Series at this stage
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From 'Tough To Get Too Excited' To 'A Big Fan' - Our Writers Share Their Instant Reaction To The PGA Tour's Hotly Anticipated Future PlansFollowing the news that the PGA Tour is going ahead with significant structural changes from 2028, some of our writers share their initial thoughts
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PGA Tour Unveils Two-Tier Circuit, Big Name To Miss The Open And Record Purse At The Third Women's Major Of The Season: This Week In GolfOff the back of a fascinating US Open comes another Major and the PGA Tour's latest Signature Event - here's what else is coming up this week in golf...
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'You Don’t Have To Hit It In The Middle Anymore To Be A Good Driver Of The Golf Ball Which, To Me, Is Wrong' - Lee Westwood Weighs In On The Technology DebateSpeaking to Golf Monthly, former World No.1 Lee Westwood discusses whether advances in technology have actually improved golf for everyone
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'It Would Have Been Really Special' - Tearful Sam Burns Reacts To US Open Near MissFollowing another narrow defeat at the US Open, an emotional Sam Burns opened up in his post-tournament press conference at Shinnecock Hills
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US Open 2026: Wyndham Clark Holds Firm To Land Second Major Championship By One StrokeWyndham Clark held his nerve and converted his 54-hole lead into a second US Open title despite pressure from Sam Burns and the Shinnecock Hills crowd
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How Much Wyndham Clark's Caddie Won At The 2026 US OpenWyndham Clark saw off a spirited challenge from Sam Burns to claim his second US Open title, but how much did his caddie win?
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'Nothing Short Of A Disgrace' - Anti-Wyndham Clark Fans At US Open Highlight Ugly Trend In GolfWyndham Clark has suffered from jeers and obnoxious shouts from fans despite producing four days of world-class golf at the US Open, and I don't like it at all
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US Open 2026 Prize Money Breakdown: How Much Did Wyndham Clark Win At Shinnecock Hills?A record prize money payout was on offer at the 2026 US Open - here's how much Wyndham Clark won and how much everyone else earned as a consolation
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Meijer LPGA Classic For Simply Give Full Prize Money Payout 2026The latest LPGA tournament, which was won by Spain's Carlota Ciganda in 2025, has seen an increase in prize money of $325,000 this time around
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Do Amateurs Earn Prize Money At The US Open In 2026?Five amateurs made it through to the weekend at the US Open this year out of the 20 who began the week, but do they earn any prize money for their efforts?
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Pro Golfers Are Finally Being Punished For On-Course Outbursts... Is It Fair?Joaquin Niemann was the first player to be docked shots following a serious breach of the Majors' new Code of Conduct, which is new for 2026
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Who Holds The Shinnecock Hills Course Record? And What Is It?Find out everything about the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club course record, including who owns it, what it was before and what is the number to beat now?
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Why The US Open Champion Might 'Only' Earn $2m This WeekThere is a record prize money payout at the 2026 US Open, but the headline number is nowhere near what the champion will collect next week
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LIV Golf Now Relying On Loans To Complete 2026 Season: ReportThe Money In Sport newsletter has reported LIV Golf is now operating with loans, as opposed to capital, in order to wrap up its current campaign
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How Many Players Entered The 2026 US Open?156 players will tee it up at Shinnecock Hills all hoping to make their dreams come true, but how many golfers entered the US Open in the first place?
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The Golf Ball Rollback Plan Has Changed (Again)... USGA Boss Explains Why And What's NextA joint statement from four of the game's biggest governing bodies revealed a golf ball rollback will not occur before 2030 at the earliest
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How Much Does It Cost To Play US Open Host Course Shinnecock Hills?The 2026 US Open host is one of the most exclusive golf clubs in the United States of America - as such, it's extremely tough (and expensive) to play there
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Why Is Shinnecock Hills' 11th Hole Dubbed 'The Shortest Par 5 In Golf'?The par-3 11th at Shinnecock Hills is less than 160 yards long, but it ranks among the most fearsome holes on the planet for even the very best golfers
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US Open Sleeper Betting Picks: One Big Name Keeps Popping Up In Our Outside Tips At Shinnecock HillsHere's who some of Golf Monthly's tour experts have picked out to be a surprise contender at Shinnecock Hills with plenty of excellent value on offer in 2026
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'Truly Special' - Here's Why You Must Visit This Incredible Corner Of Austria On Your Next Golf BreakJonny Leighfield traveled to Austria to sample everything SalzburgerLand had to offer - from its stunning scenery to its wonderful array of golf courses
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Shinnecock Hills: 6 Things To Know About The 2026 US Open Host CourseA hugely important and forward-thinking golf club, Shinnecock Hills will once again host the US Open in 2026 - here are six facts about the iconic layout
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