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, and Lee Westwood. An improving golfer himself, Jonny enjoys learning as much about the game as he can and is hoping to reach his Handicap goal of 18 at some stage. He attended both the 150th and 151st Open Championships and dreams of attending The Masters one day.
Latest articles by Jonny Leighfield
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Tom McKibbin Facts: 16 Things You Didn't Know About The Northern Irish Golfer
Discover more about DP World Tour player Tom McKibbin via these facts regarding his life and golf career so far
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Luke Kwon Heads Trio Of Golf Influencers Confirmed For Asian Tour Events
Three well-known golf-content creators have been invited to play across two International Series events later this month
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Max McGreevy Facts: 16 Things You Didn't Know About The American Golfer
Discover more about PGA Tour player Max McGreevy via these facts regarding his life and career so far...
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The World’s Northernmost Links-Style Golf Course Welcomes New Investment
Lofoten Links in Norway resides inside the Arctic Circle and has earned new investment from The Cabot Collection
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Why Are So Many LIV Golfers Allowed To Play At The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship?
14 players who regularly ply their trade on the PIF-funded circuit are due to be in action in Scotland on the DP World Tour this week
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John Daly Reveals Role In Happy Gilmore 2 And Shares Possible Release Date
'Wild Thing' said he has already filmed his part in the anticipated movie and shared when fans can expect to see it on Netflix
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Algot Kleen Facts: 12 Things You Didn't Know About The Swedish Golfer
Discover more about the Swedish golf prodigy via these facts about his life and budding career in college so far...
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Sanderson Farms Championship Picks, Predictions And Odds
The second event in the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup Fall series is set to take place at The Country Club of Jackson, Mississippi
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Alfred Dunhill Links Championship Picks, Predictions And Odds
An exciting field - which features 14 LIV golfers - has been assembled to take on three iconic Scottish courses on the DP World Tour
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Angel Hidalgo Facts: 15 Things You Didn't Know About The Spanish Professional Golfer
Get to know DP World Tour player Angel Hidalgo better with these facts regarding his life and career so far
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Inspired Angel Hidalgo Defeats Jon Rahm In A Playoff To Win Exhilarating Open De Espana
LIV Golf's Jon Rahm was chasing a record-breaking fourth Open de Espana crown but fell in dramatic circumstances to Angel Hidalgo - who landed his first-ever DP World Tour trophy
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'Nighty Night' - Wyndham Clark Mocks Si Woo Kim After Presidents Cup Celebration
Moments after Si Woo Kim's missed putt sealed a 1up win for the final US pairing, Clark copied the Korean's earlier celebration on the edge of the 18th green
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'I Could Hear Some Players Cursing At Us' - Tom Kim Accuses US Team Of Bad Sportsmanship During Another Prickly Presidents Cup Session
Saturday's foursomes session featured more tension between the teams as Kim claimed he heard some inflammatory comments from the American sideline
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Joe Dean Facts: 18 Things You Didn't Know About The English Pro Golfer
Discover more about English pro golfer Joe Dean via these facts regarding his career and background to date...
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DP World Tour Player Explains Why He Doesn't Go To The Range Before Rounds Anymore
Englishman Joe Dean is enjoying a fine year on the DP World Tour - all while avoiding the practice range before competitive rounds...
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'There's Only A Certain Number Of Weeks The Top Players Want To Play' - Justin Rose 'Can't Quite See' How Men's Golf Reunites
Rose believes the saturation of men's pro golf's calendar makes it extremely tough for a workable resolution to be found between the top tours
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Spanish Golf Resort Of The Year Completes Three-Course Renovation Project
La Cala Resort near Malaga has finished a five-year project to upgrade its three Campo courses ahead of upcoming renovation work on its accommodation
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How All 10 Of LIV’s New Players Fared In 2024
A whole heap of new full-time players teed it up in the LIV Golf League throughout 2024, with some enjoying a better season than others...
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Which Solheim Cup Stars Are Playing On The LPGA Tour This Week?
Just days after an emotionally-draining Solheim Cup concluded at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club - a surprising number of players are returning to the LPGA Tour straight away...
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BMW PGA Championship Celebrity Pro-Am Tee Times 2024
Find out which pros are due to play at Wentworth on Wednesday and which celebrities they have been paired with
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How Much Anthony Kim Has Earned From LIV Golf In 2024
The American banked an impressive figure in 2024 despite only one top-40 finish in his first season back from 12 years away
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USA Holds Off Spirited European Fightback To Win Solheim Cup On Thrilling Final Day
Team USA held off a resurgent Team Europe to win the Solheim Cup 15.5-12.5 after three days of high-quality competition at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club
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Solheim Cup Results: How All 28 Matches Played Out At Robert Trent Jones Golf Club
All the results from the 2024 Solheim Cup at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club
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Esther Henseleit Forced Into Last-Minute Caddie Change At The Solheim Cup
The German was forced into switching her caddie at the 11th hour after her regular looper withdrew on Thursday night
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