
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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 Joaquin Niemann Retakes Lead In Golf's Top Earner 2025 Race Following Fifth Season VictoryThe Chilean's fifth win of the year secured another $4 million and consequently catapulted Niemann to the top of the on-course earnings across all tours By Jonny Leighfield Last updated 
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 3M Open Prize Money Payout 2025As the FedEx Cup Playoffs comes into full view, an increased prize purse from 12 months ago is up for grabs at the 2025 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities By Jonny Leighfield Published 
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 ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open Prize Money Payout 2025The last event before the fifth women's Major of 2025 takes place at Dundonald Links where an identical prize purse to the past two years is up for grabs By Jonny Leighfield Published 
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 Why Are Players Wearing Black Ribbons At 3M Open? Rickie Fowler Explains Touching ReasonMany pros at TPC Twin Cities - especially those who have used or are using Odyssey products - will have a black ribbon attached to their apparel this week By Jonny Leighfield Published 
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 FedEx Cup Playoffs Format: How Is The PGA Tour Season Champion Decided?The PGA Tour Playoffs feature three successive tournaments that build towards naming the FedEx Cup champion at East Lake Golf Club in Georgia By Jonny Leighfield Last updated 
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 ’I See Birds Above Me And About 15 People Around Me And I Was Like 'Where The F*** Am I?' - Charley Hull Explains 'Scary" Evian Championship CollapsesThe World No.19 has detailed what happened to her at the Evian Championship before she collapsed and was taken off the course on a stretcher By Jonny Leighfield Published 
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 'A Very Obvious Good Choice' - Jon Rahm Tips Sergio Garcia For 2031 Ryder Cup CaptaincyA day after the 2031 Ryder Cup was confirmed to be taking place in Spain, Jon Rahm backed Garcia to be appointed as Team Europe's leader in six years' time By Jonny Leighfield Published 
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 Scottie Scheffler's Open Victory Sees TV Broadcaster Deliver Most-Watched Coverage EverDespite a runaway victory by Scheffler, Sky Sports reported its most-watched coverage of The Open ever while NBC's numbers were significantly up from 2024 By Jonny Leighfield Published 
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 3M Open 2025 First-Round Leader Picks: Habitual Fast-Starter Backed To Maintain Run At TPC Twin CitiesThe PGA Tour returns to centre stage following The Open Championship, and we've selected a couple of potential first-round leaders of the 2025 3M Open By Jonny Leighfield Published 
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 Charlie Woods Widely Misses US Junior Amateur Cut Despite Vastly-Improved Second RoundThe son of Tiger Woods failed to progress into the match play segment of the prestigious competition, with most of the damage done during his first round By Jonny Leighfield Published 
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 'It's Fun To Watch Greatness' Or 'No Point' Tuning In? Golf Fans Debate The Entertainment Value Of Scottie Scheffler’s DominanceGolf Monthly readers have shared their opinions on whether the World No.1's robot-like consistency is a good thing for the sport's engagement with fans By Jonny Leighfield Published 
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 Scottie Scheffler Takes Claret Jug On New York Sightseeing Tour With Stops At The Tonight Show And Premiere Of Happy Gilmore 2The American returned to his home country hours after winning The Open Championship at Royal Portrush and set about parading his new silverware By Jonny Leighfield Published 
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 Bryson DeChambeau, Scottie Scheffler And John Daly Among Major-Winning Golf Stars To Attend Happy Gilmore 2 Premiere In New YorkThe highly-anticipated golf movie attracted some of the sport's biggest names to New York as Happy Gilmore 2 premiered at Jazz at Lincoln Center By Jonny Leighfield Published 
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 Final LIV Golf Leaderboard At The OpenBryson DeChambeau finished top of the LIV Golfers in the field at Royal Portrush - here's how the final leaderboard looks By Jonny Leighfield Last updated 
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 Chris Gotterup Didn't Win The 2025 Open, But Here's Everything He Gets After A Brilliant Week At Royal PortrushThe American was powerless to prevent Scottie Scheffler from running away with the Claret Jug, but he has earned several perks after a great week By Jonny Leighfield Published 
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 Scottie Scheffler Wins The Open Championship In Dominant FashionScottie Scheffler fired a three-under 68 to claim a four stroke victory over Harris English, with the World No.1 dominating proceedings at Royal Portrush By Elliott Heath Last updated 
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 How Much Scottie Scheffler Won At The 2025 OpenThe World No.1 cruised to his fourth Major title at Royal Portrush - here's how much he earned at the tournament By Jonny Leighfield Last updated 
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 Barracuda Championship Full Prize Purse Breakdown 2025Check out the full prize purse breakdown from this opposite-field event in California which uses the modified Stableford format instead of stroke play By Jonny Leighfield Published 
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 I Walked With Rory McIlroy At The Open - Let Me Tell You 7 Unique Lessons You Won't Have Learned On TVAn afternoon walking yards behind the five-time Major winner offered several unique insights that watching on TV simply would not afford By Jonny Leighfield Published 
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 Who Is Matt Fitzpatrick's Wife? Meet Katherine GaalWho is 2022 US Open Champion Matt Fitzpatrick married to? Discover more about the Englishman's wife, Katherine Gaal here By Jonny Leighfield Last updated 
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 Who Is Brian Harman's Caddie? Meet Scott TwayWe take a look at who currently carries the bag for Brian Harman. By Jonny Leighfield Last updated 
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 Drop Zones At The Open: Are They Fair?These small designated areas at Royal Portrush vary greatly in terms of their severity, but do any of the drop zones offer a fair result for a wayward shot? By Jonny Leighfield Published 
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 What Is The Cut Rule For The Open At Royal Portrush?While the cut score can change significantly year-upon-year, the rule which decides how many players make it through remains consistent... By Jonny Leighfield Last updated 
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 Who Is Haotong Li's Caddie? Meet Jady de BeerFind out more about the charismatic South African who carries Haotong Li's bag on tour every week, Jady de Beer By Jonny Leighfield Published 
