
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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LIV Golf Chicago 2025 Odds, Sleepers And Picks To Win
As the LIV Golf League begins its closing stretch, we've picked out our favorite contenders and those sleepers you shouldn't forget about in Chicago
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’I Couldn’t Believe It When We Went Into A Whole Player Meeting And They’re Like ‘Yeah, We’re Just Withdrawing Our Application’ - Hudson Swafford Opens Up On PGA Tour Suspension And LIV's OWGR U-Turn
Hudson Swafford spoke to the SubPar podcast about his longer PGA Tour suspension period and LIV's decision to abandon its OWGR application
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PGA Tour Player Director 'Very Concerned' Over Rory McIlroy's Decision To Skip Opening FedEx Cup Playoffs Event
After it was confirmed that McIlroy would miss the FedEx St Jude Championship, several current and former PGA Tour player directors have shared their thoughts
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Chase Koepka Set To Appear In First PGA Tour-Affiliated Event Since Departing LIV Golf
Brooks Koepka's brother, Chase made it through to the Pinnacle Bank Championship and is set to play his first Korn Ferry Tour event since 2021
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Ian Woosnam Shares Bold Idea To Make The Open More Like The Masters
The 1991 Masters winner has suggested one interesting idea regarding course set-up which would dramatically change the face of The Open Championship
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Nexo Championship 2025 Odds, Sleepers And Picks To Win
The DP World Tour returns after Major season with a fascinating event in Scotland - here are the odds and our picks to reign supreme at the Nexo Championship
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How $60 Million Is Being Shared By A Select Group Of PGA Tour Pros This Week
Before the lucrative FedEx Cup Playoffs even begin, an eye-watering amount of money has been handed out to a deserving cluster of leading PGA Tour players
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Miyu Yamashita Holds Off Charley Hull Challenge To Win AIG Women's Open And Claim First Major
The Japanese player signed for a closing 70 to win by two after withstanding strong pressure from several of her compatriots as well as home favorite, Hull
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Wyndham Championship 2025 Prize Money Payout
In the final event before the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup Playoffs begin, players are competing for the lion's share of an increased prize purse from 2024
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AIG Women's Open Full Prize Money Breakdown 2025
The R&A announced a record total prize purse payout and winner's check for the 2025 AIG Women's Open at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in South Wales
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A Lim Kim Facts: 12 Things You Didn't Know About The South Korean Golfer
Learn more about the 2020 US Women's Open winner with these facts.
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Comcast Business Tour Top 10 Prize Money Distribution 2025
At the end of the regular season and just before the FedEx Cup Playoffs begin, the PGA Tour's 10 most-outstanding pros are rewarded with a huge bonus check
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8 Big Names Are In Danger Of Missing The FedEx Cup Playoffs - Here Is What They Need In The Last-Chance Saloon
Only the top-70 pros make the first round of the Playoffs, but many stars need their best result of the year to qualify for the FedEx St Jude Championship
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‘I’ve Lost 4kg And 8mph Swing Speed’ - Charley Hull Admits AIG Women’s Open Preparation Affected By Multiple Minor Health Setbacks
Hull is aiming to secure her maiden Major championship at Royal Porthcawl but admits her AIG Women's Open preparation has not been ideal
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Who Is Lottie Woad's Caddie? Meet Dermot Byrne
Woad has used a handful of caddies during her time as an amateur and in her early days as a professional - here is who carries her bag now
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Why Scottie Scheffler Is Destined To Secure $18 Million This Week (And He Doesn't Even Need To Hit A Golf Shot)
The World No.1 isn't returning to action until the FedEx Cup Playoffs start, but he will still collect an eye-watering prize during his time off - here's why...
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AIG Women's Open Sleeper Picks: Three Solheim Cup Stars Among Forgotten Names Capable Of Causing An Upset At Royal Porthcawl
As the best female players in the world gather together for the final Major of 2025, a handful of star names and in-form talents could go in under the radar
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AIG Women's Open 2025 Expert Picks To Win And Odds For Royal Porthcawl
Check out the outright-winner odds for the 2025 AIG Women's Open and our team's picks to lift the trophy in the final Major of the year
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Donald Trump Opens New Trump International Golf Links In Scotland
The US President was on Scotland's north-east coast to play the first round of golf at the new links course alongside his sons, Donald Jr and Eric
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AIG Women's Open 2025: Full Field And How They Qualified For Royal Porthcawl
145 players are set to tee it up at Royal Porthcawl looking to land the year's final Major - here is who they are and how they qualified
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AIG Women's Open Final Qualifying: 16-Year-Old Anna Huang Posts Low Round As Several Big Names Miss Out
The teenage Canadian topped the table in the 18-hole qualifying round at Pyle and Kenfig Golf Club as a handful of big names failed to progress
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Joaquin Niemann Retakes Lead In Golf's Top Earner 2025 Race Following Fifth Season Victory
The Chilean's fifth win of the year secured another $4 million and consequently catapulted Niemann to the top of the on-course earnings across all tours
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3M Open Prize Money Payout 2025
As the FedEx Cup Playoffs comes into full view, an increased prize purse from 12 months ago is up for grabs at the 2025 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities
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ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open Prize Money Payout 2025
The last event before the fifth women's Major of 2025 takes place at Dundonald Links where an identical prize purse to the past two years is up for grabs
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