
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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9 Things Rory McIlroy Still Has Left To Achieve In His Career
After becoming one of just six players ever to complete the career Grand Slam, what else could Rory McIlroy realistically achieve before retirement?
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The Most Wanted Item From The Masters Shop Is Being Listed On Ebay At Almost 4,000% Higher Than Its Original Price
The 2025 Masters Gnome is called 'Peaches' and has been commanding an extremely sour price after being put up for sale online this week....
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Will Rangefinders Significantly Help The PGA Tour's Slow Play Issue? Scottie Scheffler Says No, But He Knows What Will...
Rangefinders will be allowed in a PGA Tour event for the first time at this week's RBC Heritage, but Scheffler isn't convinced they will speed up play that much
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Volvo China Open 2025 Picks, Odds And Predictions
Following a break for The Masters, the DP World Tour returns for the final two weeks of its Asian Swing and the Volvo China Open is the penultimate event
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Rory McIlroy's Sports Psychologist Explains Why He 'Didn't Talk' To Bryson DeChambeau In Masters Final Round
DeChambeau raised eyebrows at Augusta National when claiming that McIlroy wouldn't engage in conversation during the final round of The Masters
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Emotional Bryson DeChambeau Recreates 'The Shot Of My Life' At Pinehurst No.2 As Plaque Unveiled Day After Masters Charge Fizzles Out
The 2024 US Open champion travelled over to North Carolina a day after watching Rory McIlroy win The Masters to recreate the shot which helped the American down the Northern Irishman at Pinehurst last summer
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Rory McIlroy's Masters Win More Popular Than Tiger Woods In 2019 As Incredible TV Ratings Released
McIlroy's role as golf's primary needle-mover continued on Sunday as the Northern Irishman's fifth Major attracted an awful lot of eyeballs in the USA...
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Rory McIlroy’s Caddie Harry Diamond May Have Earned Over $1.3 Million In Bonus Money Already This Year After Master's Champions Three-Win Start
McIlroy has picked up a hat-trick of victories so far in 2025 and could well have shared a decent portion of his winnings with long-time assistant, Diamond
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Here's How Much Winning Caddie Harry Diamond Made After Rory McIlroy's Victory At The 2025 Masters
The Masters saw a significant boost in prize money for 2025, so Green Jacket winner, Rory McIlroy and his caddie, Harry Diamond have secured large paydays
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'He Wouldn't Talk To Me' - Bryson DeChambeau Reveals Rory McIlroy Dynamic During The Masters Final Round
After a disappointing Sunday at The Masters, DeChambeau shared that McIlroy was so focused en route to victory that the pair barely exchanged words all day
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Rory McIlroy Wins The Masters In Playoff To Complete Career Grand Slam
The Northern Irishman battled past Ryder Cup teammate, Justin Rose to finally seal his first Masters title and become the sixth man to win all four men's Majors
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Who Is Rory McIlroy's Caddie? Meet Harry Diamond
McIlroy enjoyed a fruitful eight years with JP Fitzgerald before teaming up with his best friend Harry Diamond
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Rory McIlroy Explains His Extraordinary Pre-Round Routine (And It's The Complete Opposite Of Most Amateurs)
McIlroy shares what goes into his usual pre-round routine at tournaments and what his timetable looks like before arriving at the first tee
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What Does Rory McIlroy’s Caddie Earn?
McIlroy has certainly earned his fair share of prize money over the years, but this is how much we expect his caddie, Harry Diamond to collect
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Rory McIlroy Has Referenced Scottie Scheffler So Often In Recent Months… Is He Now Finally Ready To Surpass Him?
For several months, Rory McIlroy revealed how he was aiming to be more like Scottie Scheffler in 2024 - and it now appears as though the World No.2 is doing it
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What Is Justin Rose’s Net Worth?
The 2013 US Open champion has made millions of dollars throughout his long and successful career, but what exactly is Justin Rose's net worth?
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Why Does Tyrrell Hatton Wear The Topgolf Logo On His Hat?
The Englishman has the driving-range company on his cap due to a deal involving his LIV Golf League team, Legion XIII and Callaway
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The Masters Odds And Betting Picks 2025: Post-Cut Predictions
Check out the updated odds for the leading claims and fresh predictions in terms of the winner at the halfway stage of The Masters 2025
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'When The Ball Was In The Air, I Was Like 'You Idiot, What Did You Do?'' - Rory McIlroy Happy To Ride Luck In Impressive Masters Fightback
The four-time Major winner posted a slightly fortunate bogey-free six-under 66 on Friday to fire himself up into the top-10 at The Masters
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Who Is Justin Rose’s Caddie? Meet Mark 'Fooch' Fulcher
Justin Rose has had a number of caddies throughout his career but returned to his most-trusted ally ahead of the 2023 Ryder Cup
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What Are Joaquin Niemann's Stock Yardages?
The Torque GC captain is one of the pro game's most powerful hitters, especially with driver in hand, but how far does Niemann hit every club in the bag?
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Recent Champions Trend Suggests Rory McIlroy Is Facing Uphill Battle To Complete The Career Grand Slam Before Hitting A Shot
Six of the past seven Masters champions have all enjoyed the benefit of an early-late start to their campaigns - however, that might not be as important in 2025...
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The 2025 Masters Begins As Honorary Starters Hit Opening Tee Shots On Beautiful Morning At Augusta National
Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson and Gary Player all hit tee shots down the first fairway at Augusta National Golf Club to begin the 2025 Masters tournament
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The Masters Concession Menu: Savory Tomato Pie Makes Debut At Augusta National As Sandwich Prices Remain Consistent For 23rd Consecutive Year
Fans attending The Masters in 2025 will have the chance to try Augusta National's eyebrow-raising new item as well as the other iconic food and drink
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