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. An improving golfer who still classes himself as ‘one of the worst players on the Golf Monthly team’, Jonny enjoys playing as much as he can and is hoping to reach his Handicap goal of 18 at some stage. He attended both the 150th and 151st Opens and is keen to make it an annual pilgrimage.
Latest articles by Jonny Leighfield
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PGA Tour Winner Explains Why He Believes Pro Golf Has 'Lost The Spirit Of The Game' In Candid On-Course Interview
Mackenzie Hughes spoke to CBS Sports' Jim Nantz during the Genesis Invitational about his views on where golf is at as a sport
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7 Perks Of Winning The Genesis Invitational
Not only is there prize money and a trophy on offer, but victorious players can say they have done something Tiger Woods never has...
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'It's Just Unreal' - Major Champion Powers Away From Charley Hull And Co. To Claim Wire-To-Wire Victory In $5 Million LET Event
Patty Tavatanakit won the Aramco Saudi Ladies International by seven shots and scooped the lion's share of the largest LET prize purse on offer in 2024
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Genesis Invitational Round Four Tee Times
The Genesis Invitational is set up for a thrilling conclusion on Sunday with the chasing pack trying to hunt down Patrick Cantlay at Riviera Country Club
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Xander Schauffele Shares Legitimate Factor In Jordan Spieth Scorecard Mistake And Suggests 'Softening' Of Rules
Spieth was disqualified from the Genesis Invitational due to signing an incorrect scorecard on Friday - but Team USA peer Schauffele said the Texan was "really sick" at the time
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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LIV Golfer Qualifies For The Open With Second Pro Win After Only Just Making The Cut On Friday
One of Sergio Garcia's Fireballs GC protégés has booked his spot at Royal Troon this summer with victory at the Malaysian Open
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Charley Hull Overcomes Hotel Room Flood To Pile Pressure On Patty Tavatanakit In $5 Million LET Event
Patty Tavatanakit leads the Aramco Saudi Ladies International by a comfortable margin heading into the final round, but a sleep-deprived Charley Hull is hot on her heels after a great Saturday
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Why Did Tiger Woods Withdraw From The Genesis Invitational? The 15-Time Major Winner (And His Agent) Explain...
Woods was making his eagerly-anticipated first full PGA Tour start of 2024 at the Genesis Invitational in southern California
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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'Dumbest Rule In All Of Sports' - Golf World Reacts To Jordan Spieth Disqualification
After Jordan Spieth was disqualified for a scorecard infringement at the Genesis Invitational on Friday, several big names in professional golf shared their opinion on the rule
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Jordan Spieth Disqualified From Genesis Invitational
The three-time Major winner had fallen out of contention following a double-bogey at the last before the error was picked up and his tournament was cut short
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Why Viktor Hovland Is Looking At Course Strategy In A Completely Different Way To Most Others At The Genesis Invitational
The Norwegian has plotted a different route down the 15th at Riviera Country Club several times before and appears to be planning on doing the same in 2024...
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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'If You Go In Assuming It's Going To Be Insane, It's Hard To Be Overly Surprised' - Max Homa And Wyndham Clark On 'One Week Of Chaos' At The WM Phoenix Open
The American pair said they found their personal experiences at TPC Scottsdale to be "fine", however, Clark admitted Saturday did get "a little out of control" from the fan's point of view
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Billy Horschel Responds To 'Shut The Hell Up' Outburst At WM Phoenix Open
The American - who reacted angrily to comments from the crowd at TPC Scottsdale last week - felt there was 'a loss of respect' from the patron towards his playing partner
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Who Has Caddied For Tiger Woods Throughout His Career?
From Mike Cowan to Steve Williams, the 15-time Major winner has utilized a handful of caddies throughout his long and successful career
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Tiger Woods' New Caddie May Be With Him For The Players And The Masters
Lance Bennett - who is the former looper of Matt Kuchar and Sungjae Im - is expected to caddie for Tiger Woods at the upcoming Genesis Invitational
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Meet The 22-Year-Old New Zealander Who Just Matched A Tiger Woods Win Record
Kazuma Kobori picked up his third Webex Players Series win in four starts on the PGA Tour of Australasia this week
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Rikuya Hoshino Becomes Fourth Japanese Player Ever To Win On The DP World Tour
The Japanese golfer has been in the form of his life recently and finally landed a European Tour trophy at the Qatar Masters
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'Totally Out Of Control' - PGA Tour Pro Shares Thoughts On WM Phoenix Open Scenes
Ben An posted a series of messages on X about what occurred during his rounds at TPC Scottsdale
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Gates Shut And Alcohol Sales Stopped As WM Phoenix Open Makes Event History
The event at TPC Scottsdale has regularly seen more than 150,000 people attending every day in recent years, but that number was briefly capped on Saturday
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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'Start Your Engines!' - Watch The Crazy Scenes As Fans Race To WM Phoenix Open Stadium Hole
An array of fans lined up ahead of gates opening to secure the best possible spots on the 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Who Is Anirban Lahiri's Caddie?
Tim Giuliano is a relatively recent addition to Lahiri's team and once held the honor of caddying for Jack Nicklaus at Augusta
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Golf Helping Kids Improve And Strengthen Mental Wellbeing Through Newly-Introduced School Program
Golf Foundation - supported by the R&A - and Golfway have teamed up to launch the 'Unleash Your Drive in Schools' initiative
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Who Is Graeme McDowell's Caddie?
Ken Comboy has been at the Northern Irishman's side since 2006 and was a key part of his 2010 US Open victory
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Tommy Fleetwood Spotted At LIV Golf Las Vegas Event
The PGA Tour player was in Nevada to work with coach Butch Harmon and catch up with former colleagues
By Jonny Leighfield Published