
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 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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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Why Jack Nicklaus Wants Governing Bodies To 'Put A Line In The Sand' And Enforce Golf Ball Rollback As Soon As Possible
The Muirfield Village founder believes only around 100 US courses can currently host major events and that number will only decrease in the coming years if a golf ball rollback does not occur soon
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Charlie Woods In Contention At Team TaylorMade Invitational Thanks To Spectacular 65 And 'Epic Psycho' Scorecard In Round One
Woods is tied with Miles Russell, just one stroke back of the lead, heading into the final round of the American Junior Golf Association tournament in Florida
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Austrian Alpine Open 2025 Picks, Odds And Predictions
Find out the odds for the leading contenders at the DP World Tour's Austrian Alpine Open as well as our picks to win as the European Swing continues
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US Women's Open 2025 Picks, Odds And Predictions
The second women's Major of the year is set to take place at Erin Hills and the betting odds are out - who have we chosen to get the job done?
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World Amateur No.2 And No.3 Both Lock Up PGA Tour Cards Despite Contrasting Fortunes At 2025 NCAA D1 Men's Golf Championship
Jackson Koivun and David Ford will both compete on the PGA Tour in the coming seasons after graduating through the circuit's University route
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