
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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How To Qualify For PGA Tour Signature Events
The PGA Tour has eight Signature Events which offer increased prize money and FedEx Cup points, but how do players make it into the limited-field tournaments?
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LIV Golf Hong Kong 2025 Picks, Predictions And Odds
The LIV Golf League continues in Hong Kong and the Golf Monthly team has picked out our favorite and outside selections for this week's action
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Seminole Pro-Member Scores 2025: Where Did Tiger Woods And Rory McIlroy Finish?
New Zealand's Ryan Fox and his playing partner, Jimmy Dunne III almost claimed a clean sweep at the exclusive one-day event in south-east Florida...
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Laurie Canter Set To Become First Former LIV Golfer To Make PGA Tour Start
The English pro - who spent a couple of seasons with the PIF-backed circuit - climbed into world's top-50 after another good result on the DP World Tour
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Joburg Open 2025 Picks, Predictions And Odds
The DP World Tour finishes its International Swing with another event in South Africa - the Joburg Open. Check out who we're backing to win this week...
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Arnold Palmer Invitational 2025 Picks, Predictions And Odds
See our betting picks and the odds for the leading players as one of the strongest fields of the season gathers at Bay Hill for the Arnold Palmer Invitational
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Tiger Woods And Rory McIlroy In Seminole Pro-Member 2025 Field
The two Major champions headline the exclusive one-day tournament at Seminole Golf Club, with a host of other big names also competing
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Who Is Russell Henley? 18 Facts You Didn't Know About The PGA Tour Player
Get to know professional golfer Russell Henley a little better with these 16 facts about his life and career in the game
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Who Is Jake Knapp's Girlfriend? Meet Makena White
Find out more about Makena White - the Canadian woman Knapp has been in a relationship with since August 2023...
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'It Felt Like I Was Tiger Woods' - Dylan Naidoo Thanks Home Fans After Sealing Rain-Affected South African Open Championship Playoff Success
South Africa's Dylan Naidoo won the South African Open Championship in a playoff against Laurie Canter after the final round was cancelled due to a flooded Durban CC
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'I've Just Changed My Life' - Reformed Convict Books First Major Start After Winning New Zealand Open
Former Australian bike-gang member and ex-prisoner, Ryan Peake continued his incredible comeback story in style on Sunday by winning the New Zealand Open
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Who Is Gary Woodland's Caddie?
Gary Woodland has had the same caddie for a while now, so we get to know Brennan Little a little better here.
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'I'm Holding Him To It' - Gary Woodland And Caddie To Swap Roles At Senior PGA Championship
Woodland's caddie Brennan Little qualified for the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional later this year, with the PGA Tour pro set to carry out looping duties
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Defiant Gary Woodland Vows To 'Carry On Fighting For My Dreams' In Emotional Press Conference After Receiving PGA Tour Courage Award
Woodland was honored with the PGA Tour Courage Award on Wednesday after returning to pro golf following surgery on a benign brain tumor last year
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Former PGA Tour Rookie Of The Year Set For Long-Awaited Return After Mental Health Break
Aaron Wise has only made one professional start since withdrawing from The Masters in 2023 due to struggling with his mental health
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How Far PGA Tour Players Hit Every Club In The Bag
The latest Trackman data has revealed the average distances and speeds from shots hit on the PGA Tour
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Prostate Cancer UK's Big Golf Race Returns For 2025
The charity is urging golfers of all abilities to "go the distance" in 2025 and play 36, 72 or 100 holes in a day to raise money which could help save men’s lives
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The 10 Oldest Golf Tournaments In The World
Several national open championships and a handful of amateur events on both the men's and women's side make up the list of longest-running tournaments
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How Many Greens In Regulation Does An Average Golfer Hit?
Using Shot Scope data, we take a look at how often golfers with a variety of handicaps give themselves at least a birdie chance
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What Is The Difference Between D1 And D2 College Golf?
Coaches at Arizona State University and University of Southern California help to explain the the sliding scale from the top end of D1 college golf to D2
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Maverick McNealy Facts: 18 Things You Didn't Know About The American Golfer
Maverick McNealy earned his PGA Tour card in 2019, but here are some facts you might not know about his life or journey through the game
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Investec South African Open Championship 2025 Picks, Predictions And Odds
The DP World Tour continues with a huge event at Durban Country Club as the South African Open Championship takes place - here are our picks to win...
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'That Ball Shouldn't Have Bounced Back' - Did Brian Campbell Receive The Luckiest Break Of All Time On His Way To Winning Mexico Open?
The American hit a tame, booming slice during a playoff with Aldrich Potgieter but received a lucky bounce that maintained his quest for a maiden PGA Tour title
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Jacques Kruyswijk Wins Magical Kenya Open To Clinch First DP World Tour Title
South Africa's Jacques Kruyswijk won the Magical Kenya Open title at Muthaiga Golf Club by two strokes for his first DP World Tour title
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