Golf Diary: Spectacular Views of Mount Mayon and Golf Topics Thursday, September 18, 2025

 

Good morning!

This morning in Legazpi City, it's a beautiful, cloudless day. Mount Mayon, seen from Puro, is clearly visible.

The weather forecast predicts showers around 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM today.

Many golfers around the world are surely enjoying a fantastic day today. I hope you all enjoy your golf!

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Have a great day, golfers!

☆Philippine Golf News☆ Major Philippine Golf Events on Wednesday, September 17, 2025:

On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, there were two notable Philippine golf events taking place:

• ICTSI Negros Occidental Junior PGT Championship: The final rounds of the 15-18 division of this tournament were held. Tashanah Balangauan won the girls' division, and John Paul Oro won the boys' division.

• Asian Development Tour (ADT) Players Championship: Filipino golfers saw this tournament as a crucial stepping stone to qualify for the International Series Philippines. The event, which will be held in October at the Luisita Golf and Country Club, was a major topic of news on this day.

◇On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, there were no major professional men's golf tournaments taking place in the United States. The PGA Tour was in its "FedExCup Fall" season, with the next event, the Ryder Cup, scheduled to start on Friday, September 26.

However, there was significant news and collegiate golf activity:

• Major Championship Announcements: The PGA of America announced that New York State will host three major championships in the coming years. The KPMG Women's PGA Championship will be at Bethpage Black in 2028, and the PGA Championship will be at Bethpage Black in 2033 and at Oak Hill Country Club in 2035.

• Collegiate Tournaments: Several college golf programs were preparing for upcoming events, with news and previews released on this day. The Fighting Illini Invitational, featuring many top college teams, was a prominent topic. Additionally, the U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Qualifying was held at the Country Club of Pittsfield in Massachusetts.

◇On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, there were no professional women's golf tournaments taking place in the United States. However, it was a day filled with significant news and preparations for upcoming events on both the LPGA Tour and the Epson Tour.

Here's a breakdown of the key news and events:

LPGA Tour:

• Tournament Preparations: The LPGA Tour was preparing for the upcoming Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G, which was scheduled to start on Friday, September 19. News was released on Wednesday about the field breakdown for the tournament, including the participation of major champions and top-ranked players like Nelly Korda.

• Stacy Lewis' Retirement Announcement: On this day, LPGA Tour veteran and Arkansas native Stacy Lewis announced her retirement, with her final tournament being the upcoming Walmart NW Arkansas Championship.

• Major Championship Announcements: There was a major announcement from the PGA of America regarding future host venues for major championships in New York. This included the news that the KPMG Women's PGA Championship would be played at Bethpage Black in 2028, a significant milestone as it will be the first time the women's major is held at the prestigious public course.

Epson Tour:

• Race for the Card Update: The Epson Tour, the official qualifying tour for the LPGA, was in a crucial part of its season. An update on the "Race for the Card" standings was released, with a focus on the upcoming Murphy USA El Dorado Shootout, which was scheduled to begin on Friday, September 19. This tournament is the last event before the Epson Tour Championship, where the top 15 players earn their LPGA Tour cards for the following season.