
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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'Objectively Bad' Or 'Marginal Gains'? Rating LIV Golf's Winter Transfer Business
LIV has signed seven brand-new players this off-season while making a number of other roster changes - but is the circuit in a stronger of weaker position now?
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Which Players Have Left LIV Golf Ahead Of The 2026 Season?
11 pros departed the PIF-backed circuit prior to the 2026 campaign - here is who they are and information surrounding the reason for their exit
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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College King Joins LIV, Patrick Reed's Surprising PGA Tour Admission And Two Stacked Fields: This Week In Golf
Another hectic week in golf has produced multiple storylines already with two stacked fields on the PGA Tour and DP World Tour likely to produce a few more
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Rory McIlroy Reveals Three New Career Goals Following Historic 2025
After winning The Masters to complete the Career Grand Slam, Rory McIlroy has shared what he still hopes to achieve throughout the rest of his pro golf career
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Golf Ball Rollback Timeline Could Be Tweaked As Governing Bodies Seek Further Feedback
The R&A and USGA are interested in "soliciting views" on a possible change from the phased implementation to a single date across the whole game
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Police Open Investigation After Seve Ballesteros Statue Goes Missing From Spanish Legend's Home Town
The life-size statue in honor of the five-time Major winner was reported missing from Pedreña on Monday, with local officials believing it may have been stolen
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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The American Express Round Two And Three Tee Times And Pairings 2026
Check out tee times and pairings for rounds two and three of The American Express following a day of predictably low-scoring across all three courses
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Dustin Johnson's New LIV Golf Contract Length Revealed In Rare Move
It was officially announced last week that the 4Aces captain had penned fresh terms with LIV Golf, but the length of his contract was initially kept under wraps
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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What Next For Kevin Na After His Surprise LIV Golf Exit?
Off the back of the five-time PGA Tour winner's surprise exit from the LIV Golf League, what are Na's options as far as a return to the pro game goes?
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Should The PGA Tour Tweak Its Returning Member Program To Try And Poach Other LIV Golfers Back?
Patrick Reed has said he'd consider playing on the PGA Tour again if offered the same terms as Brooks Koepka was, so should Brian Rolapp and co. alter the Returning Member Program to lure more LIV golfers back?
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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'Better For The Fans When There's Chaos Happening' - Bubba Watson Firmly Against LIV's Recent Change
The two-time Masters champion explained why he is not on board with the LIV Golf League's recent decision to expand its format from 54 to 72 holes
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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What Percentage Of Prize Money Do Pro Golfers Take Home?
You might see pro golfers claim prize money which reaches into the millions after winning a tournament, but how much of their earnings do they really see?
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Sony Open In Hawaii Full Prize Money Payout 2026
The first event of the new PGA Tour season is offering an increased overall prize purse from last year as Nick Taylor defends his title at Waialae Country Club
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Rory McIlroy And Shane Lowry Make Costly Late Mistakes As Nacho Elvira Recovers To Win Dubai Invitational
Elvira won his third DP World Tour title after recovering from a mid-round stumble and taking advantage of errors from Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry
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Sony Open In Hawaii Sunday Tee Times And Pairings 2026
Davis Riley leads the Sony Open in Hawaii by two strokes entering the final round but has a host of experienced rivals waiting to pounce right behind him
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Dubai Invitational Full Prize Money Payout 2026
A limited field of fewer than 60 players are battling it out for an increased prize purse at Dubai Creek Golf Club in the first DP World Tour event of the year
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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New LIV Golf Signing Accuses PGA Tour Of ‘Moving The Goalposts’ And ‘Lack Of Transparency’
Victor Perez says he sought out a move to LIV Golf after becoming frustrated with "constant change" on the PGA Tour through his two seasons in the US
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Which Golfers Made The Top-100 Highest-Paid Athletes List 2025?
The number of pro golfers included in Sportico's list dropped from nine to six in 2025, but who remained among the highest-paid athletes in the world?
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Two-Time Major Winner Shares Unique Insight Into Brooks Koepka's Outlook During Final LIV Season
Speaking to Golf Monthly, Cleeks GC captain Martin Kaymer said he felt it was clear Brooks Koepka was unhappy in the LIV Golf League during his final year
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Focus On YouTube Golf And Majors 'Incredibly Viable Option' For Bryson DeChambeau As LIV Contract Talks Continue
As talks over a new contract with the LIV Golf League continue, DeChambeau claimed his future schedule may consist primarily of YouTube Golf and the Majors
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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'It's Kind Of Frustrating That He's Able To Get The Cake And Also Eat It' - Wyndham Clark 'Torn' Over Brooks Koepka's PGA Tour Return
Clark admitted to the PGA Tour's Sirius XM Radio that he had mixed feelings about Brooks Koepka returning to the PGA Tour with immediate effect
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Byeong Hun An Becomes Latest LIV Signing In Busy Week For Saudi-Backed Circuit
The South Korean-born pro has taken the place of former captain Kevin Na and has been joined by two fresh signings as well as Danny Lee, who retains his spot
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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'It's Meant To Hurt' - Brooks Koepka Reacts To 'Harsh' Punishment For Accepting Instant PGA Tour Return
Speaking to the Associated Press, Koepka explained why he had no qualms about the punishment handed out to him by the PGA Tour after returning from LIV
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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LIV Golf Launches Korean GC Amid Kevin Na Exit And Roster Shake-Up
LIV has unveiled a rebrand of its Iron Heads GC but hasn't shared news regarding the team's line-up, with one report suggesting wholesale changes are imminent
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