
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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Here's Why Over 12,600 Of Oakmont's Trees Were Removed Decades After A Stinging Newspaper Column Caused Them To Be Planted In The First Place
Oakmont Country Club has undergone two significant rounds of changes involving trees over the years - here's why they were added and then later removed
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Connor Syme Battles Rough Weather Conditions In The Netherlands To Land Maiden DP World Tour Title At KLM Open
The 29-year-old carded a closing 70 (-1) to reach 11-under and see off Sweden's Joakim Lagergren by two strokes at The International Golf Club in Amsterdam
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RBC Canadian Open 2025 Round Four Tee Times
Matteo Manassero and Ryan Fox lead a tightly-bunched leaderboard at TPC Toronto with both looking for the biggest win of their careers so far...
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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'The Easy Guide To Making A Perfect 12' - PGA Tour Winner Mocks Own Octuple-Bogey At RBC Canadian Open In Humorous Social-Media Thread
The Frenchman endured a horrible run down TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley's 10th hole - his first of the day - during Friday's second round and sarcastically explained his thought process on social media after missing the cut
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Two PGA Tour Winners Withdraw From RBC Canadian Open During Round One
Camilo Villegas and Seamus Power pulled out of the tournament at TPC Toronto on Thursday as low scoring dominated and Rory McIlroy struggled
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Sahith Theegala Confirms Indefinite Period On The Sidelines Due To Injury
The 2023 Fortinet Championship winner shared he has been advised to take time away from the game after struggling with an unspecified injury recently
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Jack Nicklaus Shares Mild Concern Over Level Of Attention On Charlie Woods After First AJGA Win
Nicklaus reflected on how his son, Gary was treated and reacted during his pro golf career when discussing the level of attention on Tiger Woods' son, Charlie
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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LIV Golf League's Fireballs GC Sign US Amateur Champion
Sergio Garcia's Fireballs GC has signed former Arizona State University star, Josele Ballester to its roster while making a mid-season line-up change
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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'Simple' - Luke Clanton Outlines Reasons For Following PGA Tour Path Over LIV Golf Possibility
The 21-year-old is making his PGA Tour debut as a pro at this week's RBC Canadian Open and explained how he would like his career to pan out...
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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11 Players Withdraw From 2025 RBC Canadian Open Before First Round
The World No.2 is making his annual return to the third-oldest event on the PGA Tour, but there are multiple names who pulled out before a ball was struck
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Charlie Woods Moves Up Almost 600 Places In AJGA Rankings Following First Win
Tiger Woods' son claimed his first AJGA title at the Team TaylorMade Invitational last week and is now enjoying a career-high ranking as a result
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Ian Poulter's Son Painfully Misses Out On US Open Debut Via Playoff Despite Fantastic Second Round In Final Qualifying
Luke Poulter produced a brilliant second round at Emerald Dunes Golf Club in Florida but missed out on a guaranteed first Major championship start
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UPS Driver DQ'd From US Open Final Qualifying After Agonizing Error
UPS driver, Nick Barrett had put himself in a solid position after 18 holes at Final Qualifying before his dream of reaching the US Open was taken away
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'Retaining Talent Is Not Going To Be An Issue' - Jerry Foltz Confident LIV Golf Will Not Lose Star Players During Off-Season
The LIV broadcaster believes star names such as Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, and Sergio Garcia will sign new deals once their current contracts expire
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Max Homa And Caddie Reportedly Split After Just Two Months
The six-time PGA Tour winner has reportedly parted ways with his caddie, Bill Harke after only officially hiring his new looper prior to The Masters...
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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LIV Golf Virginia 2025 Expert Picks, Odds And Predictions
The LIV Golf League has returned and LIV Golf Virginia is up next on the schedule - check out our expert picks and the odds for the leading players
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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KLM Open 2025 Expert Picks, Odds And Predictions
The DP World Tour has moved on to the Netherlands and it's the turn of the KLM Open to host - check out who we're backing to win at The International GC
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Scottie Scheffler Becomes First Player Since Tiger Woods To Successfully Defend Memorial Tournament Title
The World No.1 recorded his 16th PGA Tour title and third win in his past four starts via a four-stroke success at Muirfield Village Golf Club
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Why Does Ben Griffin Wear Sunglasses?
The PGA Tour pro has worn aviator-style sunglasses on course since 2024 while many of his peers choose not to cover their eyes - here's why Griffin does...
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Nicolai Von Dellingshausen Hangs On To Win Austrian Alpine Open After Kristoffer Reitan Agonizingly Misses Out On Historic 59
German, Nicolai Von Dellingshausen claimed his maiden DP World Tour title at the 110th attempt following a wonderful closing 65 (-5) at the Austrian Open
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How Many Golfers Entered The 2025 US Open At Oakmont Country Club?
The USGA revealed that a "record number of entries" were filed for the 125th US Open Championship at Oakmont Country Club in June
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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'I Don't Like Where The Tour Is Going' - Two-Time PGA Tour Winner Concerned Over 'Sloppy' State Of Historic US Circuit
Andrew Landry - who now competes on the Korn Ferry Tour - admits he is not a fan of recent changes on the top US circuit since LIV Golf arrived on the scene
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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7 Big Names Missing The 2025 Memorial Tournament
The penultimate Signature Event of the PGA Tour season at Muirfield Village will be without a handful of star names who either failed to qualify or withdrew
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Lydia Ko Explains How YouTube Golf Has Played A Key Part In Her US Women's Open Preparation
The three-time Major winner admitted she has been watching Bryan Bros content in order to understand more about Erin Hills prior to the US Women's Open
By Jonny Leighfield Published