Legazpi Golf Diary, Saturday, September 27, 2025

A Refreshing Morning in Legazpi and Today's Golf Forecast ⛳

Good morning! A morning greeting from Legazpi to all golf enthusiasts.

It's a beautiful, clear day in Legazpi this morning! The majestic view of Mount Mayon from Puro, Legazpi City provides a refreshing start to the day. The current temperature is 25°C, making for a truly comfortable morning. We're off to a great start!

The daytime high temperature is forecast to be 32°C, but the only concern is the afternoon thunderstorms. However, for now, it looks like there's no problem enjoying golf! Be careful of sudden weather changes, and have a great round today.

Have a nice shot somewhere in the world today!

There are probably many golfers somewhere in the world enjoying perfect golf weather right now.

I hope you all enjoy a day of golf to the fullest today!

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Golfers, let's do our best and hit some great shots today!

⭐︎As of September 26, 2025, the following trends are evident in news related to the Japanese golf equipment industry.

1. Active New Product Announcements and Releases for Fall 2025

• As autumn approaches, manufacturers are releasing a flurry of new club and accessory models.

Irons:

• Callaway, TaylorMade, Mizuno, and others are attracting attention for their soft-forged irons that combine ease of use and feel (e.g., Callaway's X Forged MAX, TaylorMade's P-8CB, Mizuno's Mizuno Pro M-13), offering a wide selection of models with excellent performance balance.

Other Clubs:

• Bridgestone, PING, TaylorMade, and others have already released new drivers (e.g., PING's G440 series, TaylorMade's Qi35 series) and irons, garnering attention for their use in professional tournaments.

Accessories:

• Yamaha will release golf accessories such as caddy bags, head covers, and caps that emphasize ease of use and design starting in October.

• NIKE is also planning to release a new generation of golf bags.

2. Market Trend Analysis and Forecast

• Analysis and forecasts for the overall golf equipment market have also been released.

Market Size Forecast:

• A survey by Yano Research Institute predicts that the golf equipment market will decline year-on-year in 2024, but some reports predict that the global market will grow by 2030, driven by AI and tourism trends.

Indoor Golf Market:

• Unmanned indoor golf facilities have increased in number due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but their novelty is expected to fade from 2025, and the key to attracting customers is expected to be the high quality of their concepts, services, and instructors.

3. Industry Association and Event Information

• Information about industry events has also been released, including the announcement of the outline of the Japan Golf Fair 2026.

Summary

• In the second half of September 2025, the industry's main focus was on new product releases, especially in preparation for the fall sales season. High-performance, forgiving irons and other models packed with cutting-edge technology from various manufacturers are appearing, stimulating golfers' desire to upgrade. While the market is predicted to grow, there is also a need to respond to intensifying competition in areas such as indoor golf in Japan.

⭐︎We reviewed key information on golf news in the Philippines as of September 26, 2025, but could not find any definitive information indicating that final rounds or other notable events were held on September 26, 2025, for local professional golf tours (PGT) or major international tournaments.

However, the Philippines is a popular destination on the international stage, including the Asian Tour, and the following information is useful based on the surrounding dates and trends.

Notable Past and Upcoming Major Tournaments

• The Philippines typically hosts major tournaments such as the Philippine Open and the International Series Philippines as part of the Asian Tour, but these are often scheduled at the beginning of the year or in other months, and it seems rare for major international tour finals to be held in late September.

International Series Philippines 2025

• This tournament is scheduled as one of the major events on the Asian Tour, but it is unlikely to be held in September.

Filipino Players' Success

• Filipino players have been performing well in tournaments held in neighboring countries. For example, the success of players like Justin Delos Santos at nearby tournaments, such as the Yeangder TPC (Asian Tour) held in Taiwan from September 18th to 21st, has attracted attention in the Philippines.

Summary

• While September 26, 2025, was not the final day of a major professional tour in the Philippines, it is likely that domestic golf media will be reporting on the activities of Filipino players throughout the season and their preparations for upcoming major tournaments.

• For information on local golf tours, the most reliable source is official announcements from the Philippine Professional Golf Tour (PGT) and the National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP).

⭐︎The biggest event in the world of US men's golf on Friday, September 26, 2025 (US time) was the kickoff of the Ryder Cup, a major global event.

🇺🇸🇪🇺 The Ryder Cup (First Day) Kicks Off

Event Name: 45th Ryder Cup

• Location: Bethpage Black Course, New York

• Date: Friday, September 26th - Sunday, September 28th

• Content: The biannual competition between the US and European teams, golf's most prestigious, kicked off. On Friday, September 26th, eight foursomes and four-ball matches were played on the first day of the tournament.

First Day Developments (Foursomes/Morning):

• The foursomes session (two players alternate hitting a ball) began, with the European team taking the lead.

• The European team gained the upper hand, with world number one Scottie Scheffler (USA) losing his pair.

First Day Developments (Four-Ball/Afternoon):

• After the first day of competition, the European team took the lead over the US team.

• Unlike the PGA Tour regular season or the FedEx Cup Fall Season, the Ryder Cup is a major event that puts pride on the line for both the US and Europe, and as such, it was the focus of attention in the golf world that day.

Other PGA Tour Developments

• Due to the Ryder Cup, regular PGA Tour tournaments are not being held. However, there has been news about the Bay Current Classic Presented by LEXUS (held in Japan) to be held in the fall.

⭐︎The following news dominated the LPGA Tour news on Friday, September 26, 2025 (US time).

1. New Tournament Information

• At this time of year, the LPGA Tour is focusing on important late-season tournaments and the progress of the Q Series (qualifying tournaments) for next season's spots.

Attention on the Hawaii Showdown

• News reports as of the 26th included reports of players, including Japanese players, preparing for next week's tournament or an upcoming tournament in Hawaii (e.g., the Lotte Championship).

• In particular, there was a lot of talk about the battle for seeding, with Hinako Shibuno expressing her enthusiasm for the crucial battle, saying, "I want to have fun while still achieving results."

2. LPGA Tour Seeding and Promotion Information

• Activities for next season's LPGA Tour spots are intensifying, and news about Japanese players active on the lower tour (Epson Tour) is particularly attracting attention.

• The news that Hideki Hara has secured a top-10 finish in the lower tour points rankings, securing promotion to next season's LPGA Tour, continues to garner significant attention.

3. World Ranking (Rolex Ranking) Trends

• Following tournament results from the previous week, the women's world rankings have shifted, with reports including Hinako Shibuno falling out of the top 100, highlighting the ongoing fierce battle for seeding.

Summary

• At the U.S. Women's Golf Championship on Friday, September 26, 2025, the biggest news focus was not the tournament itself, but rather the battle for seeding among players at the end of the season and the developments regarding next season's qualification.

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