
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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Equipment Changes Help Lucas Herbert To Dominant Maiden International Series Win
The Ripper GC man carded the lowest round on Sunday - helped by only 23 putts from a recent purchase - to score his first Asian Tour title by five strokes
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Truist Championship Final Round Tee Times
Keith Mitchell tops a packed leaderboard in Philadelphia, with the American looking to claim his second PGA Tour title at the Truist Championship, and his first since 2019
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6 Of The Best PGA Championship Venues The Public Can Play
While places like Quail Hollow and Valhalla are out of action for the public, there are still several other former PGA Championship venues you can consider...
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Bold Plan Reportedly Launched To Attract Rory McIlroy And LIV Golf Stars To 2025 Australian Open
McIlroy is reportedly the Australian Open's number one target if Royal Melbourne wins hosting rights for an event the World No.2 has not played since 2014
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Serious Back Injury Forced Ian Poulter's Son Out Of US Open Qualifying... Now He Is Just Two Rounds Away From A First Major Start
Son of European golf legend, Ian, Luke Poulter is just two rounds away from his first Major start a year after suffering a back fracture in 2024 US Open qualifying
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Rickie Fowler's Answer To PGA Championship Invite Critics? Fire His Lowest Round Since January
The World No. 125 carded an opening round 63 at the Truist Championship on Thursday after receiving some blowback for his PGA Championship invite
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Mix Dubai Luxury With Desert Tranquility At This Eco-Friendly Golfing Paradise
Al Zorah Golf & Yacht Club's incredible new clubhouse is befitting of a stunning area that houses both a quality golf course and passionate ecological efforts
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Here's Why A Club Which Was Originally Designed To Host Cricket Is Now Welcoming The PGA Tour
With the tournament's usual site out of action in preparation for the PGA Championship, the uniquely-named Philadelphia Cricket Club is standing in
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Awesome Villa Roof Tee Box Makes Return At 2025 Turkish Airlines Open
A unique tee-box placement is once again in play this week as the Turkish Airlines Open returns to the DP World Tour calendar for the first time since 2019
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Who Is In The 2025 PGA Championship Field?
The overwhelming majority of the 2025 PGA Championship field has been revealed, with an eclectic group of names set to tee it up at Quail Hollow
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'I Wouldn't Hesitate To Take It' - Scottie Scheffler Gives Grant Horvat Categorical PGA Tour Start Advice
Scheffler shared his opinion with Horvat in a recent YouTube video when discussing the influencer's invitation to the Barracuda Championship
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Turkish Airlines Open 2025 Picks, Odds And Predictions
The DP World Tour begins its European Swing in Turkiye at the Turkish Airlines Open - below are the odds for the leading players and our picks to win
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LIV Golf Korea 2025 Picks, Odds And Predictions
As the LIV Golf League arrives in Korea for the first time, check out the odds for the leading players and our picks to win this week
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Mao Saigo Facts: 14 Things You Didn't Know About The Japanese Golfer
Discover more about Japanese pro golfer, Mao Saigo via these facts regarding her life and journey through the game so far...
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Marco Penge Facts: 20 Things You Didn't Know About The English Golfer
Discover more about English DP World Tour winner, Marco Penge via these facts regarding his life and career so far...
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Marco Penge Snatches Major Berth Thanks To Maiden DP World Tour Victory Months After Ban
The Englishman carded a final-round 67 to win the Hainan Classic by three strokes and earn a place at the upcoming PGA Championship, months after serving a ban for breaching the DP World Tour's Integrity Program
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Amanda Blumenherst Facts: 14 Things You Didn't Know About The Golf Channel Analyst
Discover more about former professional and Golf Channel analyst, Amanda Blumenherst via these facts regarding her life and career to date...
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'There's No Secret We're Working On That' - TGL Boss Reveals Plans For Multiple Key Changes To Tech League
TMRW Sports co-founder and CEO, Mike McCarley has shared TGL is looking at adding a women's league as well as another team to the men's competition
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Yani Tseng Won Five Majors Putting Right-Handed, But Now She's Flipped Sides - Here's Why...
A dominant force in the women's game 15 years ago, Tseng has lost her way since and is now employing a "last resort" putting tactic in order to play well again
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Justin Thomas Confirms Stand-In Caddie Will Not Replace Long-Term Looper After First Victory Since 2022
Thomas won the RBC Heritage with Max Homa's former looper, Joe Greiner as his assistant but is looking forward to welcoming his regular caddie back soon
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Do The Winners Share Zurich Classic Of New Orleans Prize Money? (And What About FedEx Cup Points?)
The prize money breakdown for the PGA Tour's only team event is slightly more complicated than other tournaments
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Hainan Classic 2025 Picks, Odds And Predictions
Discover the odds for the leading hopefuls at the inaugural Hainan Classic on the DP World Tour as the Asian Swing reaches its conclusion...
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LIV Golf Mexico City 2025 Picks, Odds And Predictions
Check out the odds for the leading players at LIV Golf Mexico City as well as our favorite and outside picks for this week's tournament in Naucalpan
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Former Masters And US Open Low Amateur Wins First Pro Title In Long Playoff After Heroic Comeback
Neal Shipley secured the LECOM Suncoast Classic on the Korn Ferry Tour in dramatic style one year after earning the Silver Cup at Augusta National
By Jonny Leighfield Published