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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Jon Rahm Calls On Majors To Consider Invite For 'Left Out' LIV Player
The current Masters champion suggested there was one player in the LIV Golf League that has been "a little bit left out" despite being "fantastic" in 2023
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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'What The F***?' How PGA Tour Pros (Including Rory McIlroy And Justin Thomas) Reacted To Merger News During Full Swing Season 2
The Netflix cameras captured the reactions of a number of PGA Tour pros after the June 6 agreement became public which were shared in Season 2 of 'Full Swing'
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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It Just Became Much Less Stressful To Secure A Tee Time On The Old Course At St Andrews - Here's Why
The freshly-introduced digital system will replace the old method of queuing up in person in the hope of earning a tee time on the Old Course
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Who Is Keegan Bradley's Wife?
Get to know a little more about the six-time PGA Tour winner's wife, Jillian Stacey (now Bradley)
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LIV Golfer To Benefit After Open Championship Updates Exemption Categories
The R&A has issued a number of alterations to its exemption categories ahead of the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon - with LIV Golf's Andy Ogletree now set to make the field
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Paulina Gretzky Reveals Death Threats And Other 'Awful, Awful, Awful Things' After Dustin Johnson's LIV Golf Move
The daughter of NHL legend Wayne Gretzky shared some personal stories from around the time of her husband's switch from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf on Full Swing Season 2
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How Social Media Reacted To Nick Dunlap's Solo Tee Times At The Arnold Palmer Invitational
The American Express champion will play on his own during the first two rounds at Bay Hill this week - much to the surprise and frustration of many a golf fan
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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‘Ten Times Better’ - LIV Pro Makes Bold Statement On Standard Of League
Thomas Pieters is a former European Tour member who resigned his card when signing for the LIV Golf League in 2023
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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'The Pressure Was Really On, I Had One New Golf Ball Left' - When John Daly Made 18 By The Water At Bay Hill
'Wild Thing' shot 85 at the 1998 Arnold Palmer Invitational - including an extraordinary 18 on the sixth hole
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Report: LIV Golf League Abandons Attempts To Secure World Ranking Points
A letter sent to LIV players by Greg Norman allegedly said “a resolution which protects the accuracy, credibility and integrity of the OWGR rankings no longer exists"
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Henni Koyack: 20 Facts You Didn't Know About The Golf Broadcaster
Get to know former professional golfer and current broadcaster Henni Koyack with these facts about her life and career
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Seminole Pro-Member Results: How Did Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, And Justin Thomas Fare?
PGA Tour member Mackenzie Hughes claimed the 'gross' title alongside partner, Frank Edwards while Erik van Rooyen and John Pinkham secured the 'net' prize at Seminole Golf Club
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Arnold Palmer Net Worth And Career Earnings
Arnold Palmer - nicknamed 'The King' - was among the highest-earning athletes of all time as a result of endorsement deals and business ventures
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Austin Eckroat Strolls To Victory At Cognizant Classic In Monday Finish
The Young American confidently powered his way towards a maiden PGA Tour title by three shots in his 50th start
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Who Is Austin Eckroat's Wife?
Austin Eckroat married his childhood friend Sally Merrill (now Eckroat) in November 2022 after four years of officially dating
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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'Whether It Is In Six Months... Or 10 Years' - Outgoing DP World Tour CEO Believes Golf's Unification Is 'Inevitable'
DP World Tour CEO Keith Pelley delayed his departure in order to see a unifying deal through - yet, his latest comments suggest April's deadline will almost certainly be missed
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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'I Didn't Even Have A Marker In My Pocket On The First Hole' - The 5 Best Anthony Kim Quotes During His First Week With LIV Golf
The straight-talking American has provided his fans with some entertaining lines upon his return to the professional game
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Who Is David Skinns? 16 Facts You Didn't Know About The PGA Tour Player
Get to know Englishman David Skinns better with these 16 facts about his life and career in the game
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Cognizant Classic Round Four Tee Times
Shane Lowry, David Skinns, and Austin Eckroat are in a three-way tie for the lead at PGA National heading into Sunday
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Tiger Woods Confirmed For Surprise Start In Event He's Never Played Before
The 15-time Major winner will tee it up in Florida alongside the likes of Justin Thomas and Rory McIlroy
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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'I Played Much Better Than The Score' - Anthony Kim Reacts To His Opening Round At LIV Golf Jeddah
The latest LIV signing shot six-over at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club in his first competitive round in more than a decade
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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PGA Tour Pro Says Jon Rahm ‘Broke An Unwritten Code’ With LIV Golf Defection
A current top-100 PGA Tour player believes Rahm's move to LIV Golf could end up pushing any kind of unity much further down the road
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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WATCH: Anthony Kim Hits 'All-World' Shank In LIV Golf Return
The American is making his first competitive start since 2012 at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club - but a particularly poor shot showed Kim's struggles in shaking off the rust
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Report: LIV Golf Involved In 'Secret Legal Dispute' With Premier Golf League
According to The Times, the PGL is seeking an eight-figure settlement fee from the PIF-backed circuit
By Jonny Leighfield Published