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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Why The Players Championship Is Considered Golf’s ‘Fifth Major’
Labelled by the PGA Tour as hosting 'the best field in golf', The Players Championship is the flagship event on the US-based circuit
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What Are The Four Majors In Men's Professional Golf?
There are four weeks of the year that men's professional golf looks forward to more than the rest - when the biggest prizes in the sport are competed for
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'Environmentally Insensitive' TPC Sawgrass Video Causes Considerable Debate Among Fans
The PGA Tour posted a video of TPC Sawgrass being prepared ahead of the Players Championship - with many fans picking up on one particular aspect
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Collin Morikawa Becomes Latest Pro To Switch Over To Emerging Putter Brand
The American has followed the likes of Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda by using a brand of putter which is not yet a household name
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Rory McIlroy Defends Jay Monahan In Players Championship Press Conference: As It Happened
The 2019 champion spoke at length about what a good job the PGA Tour commissioner had done in general along with a variety of other subjects prior to the 50th edition of The Players Championship
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Bernhard Langer Reveals Actual Cause Of Injury That Will See Him Miss Out On Masters Swan Song
The two-time Masters champion was ruled out of a final appearance at Augusta after tearing his Achilles earlier this year - but how he sustained the injury had been a secret until now...
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Xander Schauffele Issues Spiky Reminder To PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan
Schauffele was particularly outspoken about his lack of trust in the PGA Tour commissioner at his pre-Players Championship press conference
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8 Key Takeaways From Jay Monahan's Players Championship Press Conference
The PGA Tour commissioner faced plenty of tough questions about the past six months in golf during his pre-Players Championship press conference
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Jason Day Takes Equity Ownership In Golf Shoe Brand
The Australian will be wearing the X1 Proto shoe from Payntr throughout the 2024 season ahead of its official release in the Fall
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Brandel Chamblee Admits ‘Mild Disappointment’ Over The Players Missing LIV Golfers But Is Adamant Event Still Holds Significant Prestige
The Golf Channel analyst stated that he sees the PGA Tour's flagship event as something of "a reward" for the best players on the European and US-based circuits
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Junior Star Posts Heartfelt Message After Caddie Dies During Tournament Week
Rick Evans - affectionately known as 'Goose' - was caddying for 17-year-old Yana Wilson during a practice round in Florida when a medical incident occurred
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How Pete Dye's Wife Alice Played A Pivotal Role In Shaping The Iconic 17th Hole At TPC Sawgrass
One of the most famous holes in golf was never originally intended to look the way it does now
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‘I Wasn't Making Any Money' - LPGA Winner Opens Up On Realities Of Financial Strain Involved In Women's Pro Golf
Following her debut LPGA Tour victory, Bailey Tardy admitted she "wasn't making any money" at times last season and detailed the pressures of trying to make it in the pro game
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Why TPC Sawgrass Land Was Bought For Just $1
Now known as one of the most iconic golf courses anywhere in the world, the home of the PGA Tour came from humble beginnings
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Who Is Russell Henley? 16 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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Abraham Ancer Wins Debut LIV Title In Three-Man Playoff Despite Seeing Five-Shot Advantage Evaporate
The Mexican member of Sergio Garcia's Fireballs GC squad dug in at the crucial moment to win LIV Golf Hong Kong
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Arnold Palmer Invitational Tee Times - Round Four
Shane Lowry and Scottie Scheffler lead the Arnold Palmer Invitational field by one heading into the final round at Bay Hill
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Anthony Kim Cards Brilliant Final Round At LIV Golf Hong Kong Before His Caddie Reportedly Makes Surprising Admission
The American carded one of the lowest rounds of the day at Hong Kong Golf Club as he began to prove he still has what it takes to compete
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'I Wasn't Trying To Do Anything' - Wyndham Clark Avoids Penalty At Bay Hill As Brandel Chamblee 'Respectfully Disagrees' With Ruling
The US Open champion was involved in a controversial incident on the 18th during round three of the Arnold Palmer Invitational while in contention for the lead
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Anthony Kim Commits To Upcoming Asian Tour Event Before US Return At LIV Golf Miami
The American is continuing his comeback by teeing it up at an International Series tournament before the next round of LIV
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Rory McIlroy Has Extensive Putting Lesson Immediately After API Round One As Flat-Stick Woes Continue
The four-time Major champion has struck a bump in the road regarding his putting and spent time with coach Brad Faxon at Bay Hill in order to try and overcome the issue
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Player Director Warns It Would Be 'Very Dangerous' For PGA Tour To Try And Go On Alone Without Saudi Backing
Webb Simpson has called on the PGA Tour to do a deal with the PIF in order to protect its long-term health
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Anthony Kim's Comeback Struggles Continue As Phil Mickelson Endures Horror Day At LIV Hong Kong
Both of the LIV Golf wildcards finished low down the table at Hong Kong Golf Club - but they still ended four shots ahead of the six-time Major winner
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Do These Quotes In Full Swing Season 2 Explain Why Rory McIlroy Quit The PGA Tour Board?
The four-time Major winner hinted at one of the key reasons he may have opted to quit the PGA Tour board last November during the opening episodes of Full Swing Season 2
By Jonny Leighfield Published