
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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Rory McIlroy Would 'Love' Brooks Koepka To Join TGL After LIV Exit
McIlroy said he would "love" fellow five-time Major winner Koepka to join the PGA Tour-associated league after the American officially departed LIV
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Teenage Golfer Among Confirmed Dead After Crans-Montana Fire
Italy's Emanuele Galeppini was confirmed to be among the 40-plus casualties after a fire broke out at a New Year's party in the Swiss town of Crans-Montana
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Should The PGA Tour Bow Down To The NFL Or Should It Fight Back?
With considerable changes possibly coming into effect from 2027, we discuss whether the PGA Tour should stand up for itself or cut its losses against the NFL
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If Pro Golfers Were Stocks And We Had $100 To Spend, Who Are We Buying In 2026?
From blue-chip stock to potential low-cost start-ups, who might be worth investing in to generate significant returns in 2026 and beyond?
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Can Tiger Woods Still Win Or Is Retirement Calling? What Is Left Of The 15-Time Major Champion's Career?
As Tiger Woods turns 50 years old, four Golf Monthly writers discuss what is left of his playing career and whether he can win again or retirement is calling
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How Much Money Did The Average LIV Golfer Earn In 2025?
There was a grand total of $260 million in individual prize money available to LIV golfers during 2025, but how much did the average player pick up?
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Which 10 Golfers Earned The Most Money In 2025?
Pro golf offers vast riches to those who compete in it every week, and the top-10 earners in 2025 certainly cashed in via excellent performances this year
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McIlroy To Repeat Masters Magic And Tiger Woods Won't Win In Seniors Golf - 10 Big Predictions For 2026
Following another incredible year of twists and turns in the world of golf, five Golf Monthly writers have made some big predictions ahead of 2026...
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Debate: If You Could Have One Golfing Superpower, What Would It Be?
Something as simple as never missing a putt or being able to drive it more than 400 yards? What would your golfing superpower be if you could choose one?
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This Week In Golf: TGL Season 2 Begins, Si Woo Kim Quashes LIV Rumors Once More And Masters Invites Sent Out
Despite the majority of professional golf beginning to enjoy at least a couple of weeks off, there has still been plenty going on in the sport this week...
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From LIV To Rory McIlroy And Tiger Woods, What Will Golf's Biggest Names Wish For This Christmas?
Christmas is a time where millions of people will be asking Santa Claus to bring them their heart's desire - but what will some of golf's biggest names request?
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Matt Jones And Ben Campbell Dropped By Respective LIV Golf Teams
The LIV Promotions field revealed Cam Smith's Ripper GC and Bubba Watson's RangeGoats GC had made a change to their line-ups ahead of the 2026 season
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PNC Championship Full Prize Money Payout 2025
20 legends of the game and their family members are hoping to win this prestigious title and the healthy check that comes with it
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PNC Championship Round Two Tee Times 2025
Catch all of the final round tee times for the 2025 PNC Championship as Team Kuchar tries to close out its first victory at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club
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Jayden Schaper Stuns Ryan Gerard At AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open With Hole-Out Eagle In Playoff
The South African produced a stunning hole-out eagle on the second playoff hole at Heritage La Réserve Golf Links to claim consecutive DP World Tour titles
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AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open Full Prize Money Payout 2025
The closing tournament of the year is offering a lower amount than it did 12 months ago but the same figure as 2023 when Louis Oosthuizen triumphed
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How Much Prize Money Has Nelly Korda Won In 2025?
The World No.2 may have gone winless in terms of trophies through 2025, but she still accumulated an incredible amount of prize money along the way...
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Scottie Scheffler Career Earnings: How Much Has The Four-Time Major Winner Banked So Far?
The current World No.1 has racked up earnings well into the hundreds of millions since turning pro - but how much has he banked year by year?
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AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open Betting Tips: Could The Defending Champion Do It Again?
The final DP World Tour event of 2025 is the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open at Heritage La Reserve Golf Links - find out who our in-form experts are backing...
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This Week In Golf: Major Winner Makes $1 Million Donation, Rory And Scottie Go Head-To-Head On Primetime TV And No Tiger Woods At The PNC
Despite mid-December being upon us, there remains plenty of action taking place this week - here are some of the biggest storylines from around the world
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How Much Money Did The Average LPGA Tour Pro Make In 2025?
There was a record amount of prize money available to professionals on the LPGA Tour in 2025 - but just how much did the average player make this season?
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‘The Men’s Pro Game Is A Mess At The Minute And Difficult To Follow For The Casual Fan'
With the PGA Tour reportedly looking at making seismic changes, Golf Monthly's tour experts discuss whether we're enthused or underwhelmed by them
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Optum Golf Channel Games: Teams, Format And How To Watch
Find out all the key details ahead of the Golf Channel Games - a made-for-TV event featuring eight world-class players and a whole host of different challenges
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LIV Golf's Marc Leishman Has Dad On The Bag As He Ends 17-Year Title Drought On Home Soil
Leishman won the Victorian PGA Championship in windy conditions on the Open Course at Moonah Links, clinching his first victory in Australia since 2008
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