
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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US President Donald Trump's Granddaughter Handed Sponsor's Invite To Make LPGA Debut
Kai Trump, granddaughter of the current US President, will make her tour debut in the LPGA Tour's penultimate event of the 2025 season next month
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'It's Not About Me' - Jack Nicklaus Explains Why He Put Himself Through Two-And-A-Half Year $50m Lawsuit Against His Former Company
The 18-time Major winner spoke publicly for the first time since he was awarded $50 million in a defamation lawsuit against Nicklaus Companies
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St Andrews Old Course Set For Several Key Changes Before 155th Open
One of the most famous courses in the world is being extended by over 130 yards while a handful of bunker and tee-box changes are also coming into effect
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HotelPlanner Tour Grand Final: What's On The Line, Prize Money Payout And How To Watch
The DP World Tour's feeder circuit comes to a conclusion this weekend - here is everything you need to know about the HotelPlanner Tour Grand Final
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Unbeaten Minjee Lee Named MVP As Australia Defeat USA To Claim First International Crown Title
The imperious Lee led her country to a maiden victory in the biennial team event as Hannah Green notched the winning point at New Korea Country Club
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Bank Of Utah Championship Full Prize Money Payout 2025
The newly-sponsored FedEx Cup Fall tournament is offering an identical prize purse to two of the three events that have already taken place this season
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Ripper GC's Marc Leishman Tops LIV Golf Leaderboard At International Series Philippines
The Australian led the way for LIV golfers at Sta Elena Golf Club in Manila but still finished a long way back of home favorite and winner, Miguel Tabuena
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Home Hero Lands International Series Victory Days After Withdrawing From Previous Start Due To Injury
Miguel Tabuena won the International Series Philippines by three strokes for his fourth pro title days after withdrawing from his previous Asian Tour start
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American's Last-Gasp Eagle Hole-Out Headlines Dramatic Finale As DP World Tour Card Fates Decided At Genesis Championship
With more than just the title on the line at the Genesis Championship, a number of players saw their short or long-term futures decided in South Korea...
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World No.451 Wins DP World Tour's Genesis Championship After Round Of The Week Fuels Four-Stroke Comeback
South Korea's Junghwan Lee began the final round four strokes behind the co-leaders but ultimately reigned supreme to seal a DP World Tour card
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International Series Philippines Full Prize Money Payout 2025
As the Asian Tour campaign continues, the latest International Series event at Sta Elena Golf Club in Manila is offering up another notable prize fund
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Genesis Championship Full Prize Money Payout 2025
Players are not only battling to keep hold of their cards and to make the DP World Tour Playoffs, but also for the biggest share of this week's huge payout
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Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown Full Prize Money Payout 2025
The LPGA Tour's eight-team international competition in South Korea offers up a considerable prize purse to the 32 players involved at New Korea Country Club
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In-Form Thai Star Leads Stacked Field At Halfway Stage Of International Series Philippines
Sarit Suwannarut is comfortably clear of the chasing pack after 36 holes, but he has a number of star names in pursuit as he aims to close out the tournament
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Rory McIlroy Vs Scottie Scheffler: Who's Had The Better Year?
Both men enjoyed extraordinary seasons and cemented their status as the two best players in the game - but which one had the better campaign overall?
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Teenager Hunting Three Wins In A Row, YouTubers Playing Pro Event And A Case Of Now Or Never: This Week In Golf
Away from the popular topics you might already be aware of, there are a number of other interesting storylines set to unfold over the coming days...
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5 Surprising Things I Learned From Speaking To A PGA Tour Tournament Director
Setting up a PGA Tour event is far more complicated than you might think - here are just a few things I learned from interviewing a tournament director
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Andrew 'Beef' Johnston Set For First Pro Start In Over A Year At DP World Tour's Genesis Championship
The popular Englishman has been unable to compete regularly over the past several years but is making a welcome return in South Korea this week
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'I Think I Can Be World No.1 And I Want To Win A Green Jacket' - Europe's Next Superstar Has Big Plans After Breakthrough Year On The PGA Tour
England's Harry Hall speaks exclusively to Golf Monthly about his career goals and ambitions - explaining exactly how he plans to make them happen
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Jack Nicklaus Wins $50 Million Defamation Lawsuit After LIV Golf Claim By Former Company
The Golden Bear emerged on the right side of a defamation lawsuit against Nicklaus Companies - which he is no longer a part of - in Florida on Monday
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‘I Genuinely Think Tommy Fleetwood Could Be The Next Legitimate Challenger To Scottie Scheffler’
Following arguably the most significant period in the Englishman's career, we discuss what might lie in store for Tommy Fleetwood before the end of 2026...
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Scott O'Neil Claims LIV Golf Has Added 'Half A Billion' In Sponsorship Within Past Year
The LIV Golf League CEO shared the information days after Companies House accounts showed LIV Golf's UK arm lost more than $461 million in 2024
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HLINC Waterproof Links Golf Jacket Review: The (Almost) Faultless Specialist Which Delivers On Its Promises
I put the weather-resistant Links Golf Jacket from HLINC to the test and was throughly impressed with how it performed both on and off the golf course
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How Much Did Tommy Fleetwood Win At The 2025 DP World India Championship?
Tommy Fleetwood claimed his eighth DP World Tour title at the inaugural DP World India Championship at Delhi Golf Club - but how much did he earn?
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