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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Truist Championship Final Round Tee Times And Pairings 2026Here are the final round tee times at the 2026 Truist Championship as Alex Fitzpatrick takes a one-stroke lead into Sunday's Signature Event at Quail Hollow
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Is The PGA Tour Trying To Tempt Bryson DeChambeau Back With Reported New Social Media Policy?A report from Front Office Sports has revealed the PGA Tour is set to alter its social-media policy, a move of potential interest for one of LIV's biggest stars
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Competitive Golf Has Crushed Me So Often... But Here's How I Managed The Win Of My LifeGolf Monthly's Jonny Leighfield has struggled with the stresses of competitive golf in the past, but a psychological switch led to his most memorable victory
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One Of The PGA Tour's Most In-Form Pros Has Withdrawn From His Second Consecutive Signature EventBig-hitting American Jake Knapp has pulled out of this week's Truist Championship, making it two Signature Events in a row he's missed
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'I Don't See Many Ways Out' - Jon Rahm Discusses LIV Contract Amid Reports Of Players Exploring OptionsJon Rahm was asked about the chances of him exploring an early exit from LIV Golf, with the Spaniard's contract reportedly running until the end of 2027
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YouTube Golf Tour Details Revealed, Rickie Fowler Announces On-Brand Sponsor And Jon Rahm Repairs DP World Tour Bridges: This Week In GolfWith the next Major championship just around the corner, check out what else is going on in the world of golf this week that you need to know about...
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'The Simple Answer Is Jon Rahm And Bryson DeChambeau... But I Wouldn't Stop There' - Which LIV Golfers Would Make The PGA Tour Better?With the potential for LIV Golf to change dramatically moving forward, which players would enhance the quality of the PGA Tour if they wished to leave?
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I Wish Fans Would Stop Trying To Dictate How Pro Golfers Celebrate WinsMany fans find it difficult to fathom how pro golfers can barely crack a smile when winning a big tournament - but is it as big a deal as people make out?
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How Much Did Cameron Young Win At The Cadillac Championship?Cameron Young beat Scottie Scheffler by six in a dominant performance at the Cadillac Championship, but how much did he win?
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Who Is Kristoffer Reitan? 18 Things To Know About The Norwegian GolferDiscover more about Norwegian golfer Kristoffer Reitan including how he reached the PGA Tour and which pro titles he has won during his career
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Riviera Maya Open At Mayakoba Full Prize Money Payout 2026The LPGA Tour's only Mexican event has been taking place at Mayakoba's El Camaleon Golf Course with an identical tournament purse to last year on the line
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'I Thought About Withdrawing' - PGA Tour Caddie Claims 'Biggest Win Of My Golf Career' Despite Rough Build-UpPaul Tesori has helped multiple PGA Tour pros to victory throughout his career, but it was the looper's turn to lift a trophy at Mayacoo Lakes Country Club
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How Much Did Mikael Lindberg Win At The Turkish Airlines Open?The Swede beat Daniel Rodrigues and Guido Migliozzi by two in the DP World Tour event, but what did he win?
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'I Almost Felt I Wanted To Throw Up' - Mikael Lindberg Holds Nerve To Claim Last-Gasp Major Spot Via First DP World Tour TitleThe Swede clinched a two-stroke victory at the Turkish Airlines Open to land his maiden DP World Tour title and a spot at the upcoming PGA Championship
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Rory McIlroy Makes Surprise Cameo In New Hollywood Blockbuster... Here's How He Landed The PartThe World No.2 and his wife Erica made a fleeting appearance in The Devil Wears Prada 2, with director David Frankel explaining how it happened
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Does The Cadillac Championship Have A Cut?The fifth Signature Event of the season has been taking place at Trump National Doral's Blue Monster Course with a field of over 70 pros involved
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Could The DP World Tour Benefit From LIV Golf Louisiana's Postponement?LIV Golf Louisiana's postponement has opened up a six-week gap in the circuit's schedule - so could the DP World Tour stand to profit from the situation?
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'They Didn't Do A Great Job Of Promoting It' - Tour Pro Admits Chevron Championship Crowd Numbers 'A Shame'Mimi Rhodes said it was "a shame" so few fans turned up to Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston last week as the first women's Major of the year took place
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Charlie Woods Narrowly Misses Out At US Open QualifyingTiger Woods' 17-year-old son finished just one stroke off the total needed for a playoff
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Sunningdale Confirmed For AIG Women's Open Return, Alex Fitzpatrick Accepts PGA Tour Membership And NFL Draft Pro Called On The Course: This Week In GolfA hectic week in the world of pro golf is unfolding before our eyes and we've listed some of the most interesting storylines for you to catch up on
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Two-Stroke Penalty Could Be Handed To Players Guilty Of Misconduct At The OpenThe R&A CEO Mark Darbon confirmed there is likely to be a code of conduct introduced at The Open this year with stroke penalties for those who breach it
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LIV Golf Louisiana Likely To Be Postponed Over Multiple ConcernsLIV's inaugural event in the Pelican State is scheduled for June but sources have told Golf Monthly the tournament is likely to be moved for several reasons
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'Matt Fitzpatrick Isn't Given The Respect He Deserves'Despite an immensely successful 12-year career so far, Golf Monthly's Jonny Leighfield doesn't feel some fans recognize Fitzpatrick's true standing in the game
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The Incredible Amount Of Prize Money Matt Fitzpatrick Has Earned In 2026Three wins in four starts has helped the Englishman earn a staggering amount of money already - but how much has he collected so far this year?
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