
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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‘I’ve Lost 4kg And 8mph Swing Speed’ - Charley Hull Admits AIG Women’s Open Preparation Affected By Multiple Minor Health Setbacks
Hull is aiming to secure her maiden Major championship at Royal Porthcawl but admits her AIG Women's Open preparation has not been ideal
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Who Is Lottie Woad's Caddie? Meet Dermot Byrne
Woad has used a handful of caddies during her time as an amateur and in her early days as a professional - here is who carries her bag now
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Why Scottie Scheffler Is Destined To Secure $18 Million This Week (And He Doesn't Even Need To Hit A Golf Shot)
The World No.1 isn't returning to action until the FedEx Cup Playoffs start, but he will still collect an eye-watering prize during his time off - here's why...
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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AIG Women's Open Sleeper Picks: Three Solheim Cup Stars Among Forgotten Names Capable Of Causing An Upset At Royal Porthcawl
As the best female players in the world gather together for the final Major of 2025, a handful of star names and in-form talents could go in under the radar
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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AIG Women's Open 2025 Expert Picks To Win And Odds For Royal Porthcawl
Check out the outright-winner odds for the 2025 AIG Women's Open and our team's picks to lift the trophy in the final Major of the year
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Donald Trump Opens New Trump International Golf Links In Scotland
The US President was on Scotland's north-east coast to play the first round of golf at the new links course alongside his sons, Donald Jr and Eric
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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AIG Women's Open 2025: Full Field And How They Qualified For Royal Porthcawl
145 players are set to tee it up at Royal Porthcawl looking to land the year's final Major - here is who they are and how they qualified
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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AIG Women's Open Final Qualifying: 16-Year-Old Anna Huang Posts Low Round As Several Big Names Miss Out
The teenage Canadian topped the table in the 18-hole qualifying round at Pyle and Kenfig Golf Club as a handful of big names failed to progress
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Joaquin Niemann Retakes Lead In Golf's Top Earner 2025 Race Following Fifth Season Victory
The Chilean's fifth win of the year secured another $4 million and consequently catapulted Niemann to the top of the on-course earnings across all tours
By Jonny Leighfield Last updated
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3M Open Prize Money Payout 2025
As the FedEx Cup Playoffs comes into full view, an increased prize purse from 12 months ago is up for grabs at the 2025 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open Prize Money Payout 2025
The last event before the fifth women's Major of 2025 takes place at Dundonald Links where an identical prize purse to the past two years is up for grabs
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Why Are Players Wearing Black Ribbons At 3M Open? Rickie Fowler Explains Touching Reason
Many pros at TPC Twin Cities - especially those who have used or are using Odyssey products - will have a black ribbon attached to their apparel this week
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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FedEx Cup Playoffs Format: How Is The PGA Tour Season Champion Decided?
The PGA Tour Playoffs feature three successive tournaments that build towards naming the FedEx Cup champion at East Lake Golf Club in Georgia
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’I See Birds Above Me And About 15 People Around Me And I Was Like 'Where The F*** Am I?' - Charley Hull Explains 'Scary" Evian Championship Collapses
The World No.19 has detailed what happened to her at the Evian Championship before she collapsed and was taken off the course on a stretcher
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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'A Very Obvious Good Choice' - Jon Rahm Tips Sergio Garcia For 2031 Ryder Cup Captaincy
A day after the 2031 Ryder Cup was confirmed to be taking place in Spain, Jon Rahm backed Garcia to be appointed as Team Europe's leader in six years' time
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Scottie Scheffler's Open Victory Sees TV Broadcaster Deliver Most-Watched Coverage Ever
Despite a runaway victory by Scheffler, Sky Sports reported its most-watched coverage of The Open ever while NBC's numbers were significantly up from 2024
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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3M Open 2025 First-Round Leader Picks: Habitual Fast-Starter Backed To Maintain Run At TPC Twin Cities
The PGA Tour returns to centre stage following The Open Championship, and we've selected a couple of potential first-round leaders of the 2025 3M Open
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Charlie Woods Widely Misses US Junior Amateur Cut Despite Vastly-Improved Second Round
The son of Tiger Woods failed to progress into the match play segment of the prestigious competition, with most of the damage done during his first round
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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'It's Fun To Watch Greatness' Or 'No Point' Tuning In? Golf Fans Debate The Entertainment Value Of Scottie Scheffler’s Dominance
Golf Monthly readers have shared their opinions on whether the World No.1's robot-like consistency is a good thing for the sport's engagement with fans
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Scottie Scheffler Takes Claret Jug On New York Sightseeing Tour With Stops At The Tonight Show And Premiere Of Happy Gilmore 2
The American returned to his home country hours after winning The Open Championship at Royal Portrush and set about parading his new silverware
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Bryson DeChambeau, Scottie Scheffler And John Daly Among Major-Winning Golf Stars To Attend Happy Gilmore 2 Premiere In New York
The highly-anticipated golf movie attracted some of the sport's biggest names to New York as Happy Gilmore 2 premiered at Jazz at Lincoln Center
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Final LIV Golf Leaderboard At The Open
Bryson DeChambeau finished top of the LIV Golfers in the field at Royal Portrush - here's how the final leaderboard looks
By Jonny Leighfield Last updated
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Chris Gotterup Didn't Win The 2025 Open, But Here's Everything He Gets After A Brilliant Week At Royal Portrush
The American was powerless to prevent Scottie Scheffler from running away with the Claret Jug, but he has earned several perks after a great week
By Jonny Leighfield Published
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Scottie Scheffler Wins The Open Championship In Dominant Fashion
Scottie Scheffler fired a three-under 68 to claim a four stroke victory over Harris English, with the World No.1 dominating proceedings at Royal Portrush
By Elliott Heath Last updated
