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. An improving golfer who still classes himself as ‘one of the worst players on the Golf Monthly team’, Jonny enjoys playing as much as he can and is hoping to reach his Handicap goal of 18 at some stage. He attended both the 150th and 151st Opens and is keen to make it an annual pilgrimage.
Latest articles by Jonny Leighfield
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The Masters Par 3 Contest Tee Times 2024
The traditional par 3 contest is set to take place on Wednesday with 2023 Masters champion Jon Rahm teeing it up
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Who Is Matt Fitzpatrick's Fiancée? Meet Katherine Gaal
Who is former US Open Champion Matt Fitzpatrick engaged to? Discover more about Katherine Gaal here
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Who Is Tiger Woods’ Caddie?
The 15-time Major winner has worked with some top-class caddies over the years, but who is currently carrying Woods' bag?
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Who Is Jon Rahm’s Wife? - Meet Kelley Cahill
Who is the two-time Major champion's wife? Here, we get to know Kelley Cahill Rahm a little bit better.
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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Worrying PGA Tour Trend Finally Reversed After Epic Texas Open Finish
Viewing figures for the PGA Tour in 2024 had been following a steady pattern in the wrong direction - but a thrilling end to the Valero Texas Open bucked that trend
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A Course Specifically For Women And A Public Driving Range - How Original Plans For Augusta National Golf Club Would Have Made It Unrecognizable Today
Augusta is home to arguably the most famous golf course in the world - but it was originally planned to be joined by a handful of other layouts, too
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'It Didn't Necessarily Feel Sustainable' - Viktor Hovland Explains Swing Frustrations And Why He Changed Coaches After The Best Season Of His Career
The Nowegian announced he had parted ways with Joe Mayo at the start of 2024 and is now working with Dana Dahlquist and Grant Waite ahead of The Masters
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Tiger Woods Postponing Ryder Cup Captaincy Talks Until After The Masters
The 15-time Major winner confirmed he will hold talks with PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh once he has competed at Augusta National
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What Is The Average Winning Score At The Masters?
The average winning total at The Masters has steadily declined since its first tournament in 1934 - but not by much
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LIV Golf Star Bryson DeChambeau Says ‘Mom Would Have Probably Smacked Me’ For Not Taking Huge $100m+ Deal
'The Scientist' was speaking about his decision to switch tours in 2022 and sign a reported $125 million deal with the LIV Golf League
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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The Tragic Story Of The Masters Co-Founder Who Was Discovered Dead At Augusta National
Clifford Roberts played an integral part in arguably the most famous tournament in golf before a shocking end to his life in 1977
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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The Masters 2024 Odds And Betting Favorites
Check out the betting odds for the likes of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy - as well as the rest of the field - ahead of the annual tournament at Augusta National Golf Club
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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'I Definitely Wouldn't Mind Going Back To 72 Holes' - Jon Rahm Calls On LIV To Make 'Helpful' Format Change
The current Masters champion suggested that increasing the number of holes in a week on the PIF-backed circuit could help with unification in the men's game
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4 Changes To Augusta National For The 2024 Masters (As Explained By Rory McIlroy)
Small changes and minor alterations are inevitable at Augusta - Rory McIlroy explains the handful of touch-ups carried out at the home of The Masters before its 2024 edition
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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11 Things Patrons Can't Bring To The Masters
Augusta National Golf Club is widely known as having a strict policy on what patrons can and cannot carry with them at The Masters - here's what you are prohibited from taking in...
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Akshay Bhatia: 20 Facts You Didn't Know About The PGA Tour Golfer
Get to know the American professional Akshay Bhatia a little better with these 20 facts
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Who Is Akshay Bhatia's Girlfriend?
Bhatia's fiancée was once his caddie despite knowing "nothing about golf" when they first met...
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Who Is Akshay Bhatia's Caddie?
Who currently carries the bag for American Akshay Bhatia? We take a look here
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Valero Texas Open Final Round Tee Times
Check out the tee times for the fourth round of the Valero Texas Open, where Akshay Bhatia leads by four shots ahead of Denny McCarthy
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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'It Doesn't Mean The World To Me' - Akshay Bhatia Says 'Main Focus' Is Winning Majors Despite Closing In On Second PGA Tour Title
The 22-year-old is four strokes ahead at the Valero Texas Open and would book his spot at The Masters with a victory
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Jordan Spieth Intentionally Hits Onto TPC San Antonio Clubhouse Roof In Clever Rules Hack
The Texan found himself in trouble on the par 5 18th but almost dug himself out of it in wild style
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Who Holds The Record For The Highest Single-Round Score Ever Seen At The Masters? (And Why It's Not Billy Casper)
The highest official single-round total arrived at the 1956 Masters, but it should have been bested in 2005 when Billy Casper endured a nightmare down Magnolia Lane
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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'We're Coming For That Green Jacket' - Jon Rahm, Brooks Koepka, And Sergio Garcia Backing LIV Golfer To Win The Masters
There are 13 LIV Golf players set to tee it up at Augusta National Golf Club next week - and it's fair to say that confidence is high among the group
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Tiger Woods Has ‘Zero Mobility’ In Ankle - Close Friend Warns Before The Masters
Woods' long-time friend said that the 15-time Major champion had revealed earlier this year that his ankle "doesn't move" anymore
By Jonny Leighfield Published