Legazpi Golf Diary, Sunday, September 28, 2025

 

⛰️ Sunday morning! Legazpi is sunny and clear, and Mount Mayon is beautiful!

Good morning! A refreshing breeze greets us on Sunday morning from Legazpi. 😊

This morning in Legazpi, the sky is high and clear! The majestic view of Mount Mayon from Puro, Legazpi City looks even more beautiful.

The current temperature is 23°C, a truly refreshing morning. The forecast is for a high of 31°C. Thunderstorms are in the forecast for this afternoon, but that won't be a problem for a morning round! Even if the weather turns bad, it could make for a dramatic round of golf. (Safety first, though!)

🏌️‍♂️ Have a wonderful golfing holiday!

I'm sure many golfers somewhere in the world are enjoying perfect golfing weather today. Let's all do our best and aim for some great shots!

Enjoy this Sunday with a round of golf!

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Golfers, have a great day of golf today!

☆As of September 27, 2025, the Japanese golf equipment industry is buzzing with new products being announced one after another by domestic and international manufacturers in preparation for the fall golf season.

The main news is focused on new product releases and trends in used and best-selling equipment.

1. New Product and Gear Announcements and Releases

• With the fall and winter sales season approaching, new product information is being released in various categories.

• Wedges:

• Callaway Golf has released the new OPUS SP Wedge, featuring the innovative SPIN POCKET structure. Its high center of gravity design is reported to deliver powerful spin and a stable, low trajectory.

• Shafts:

• Fujikura has released a new shaft, the SPEEDER NX GOLD. It's garnering attention for its high initial velocity and powerful trajectory.

• Irons/Drivers:

• Globeride (ONOFF) released the ONOFF KURO series on September 19th. Based on the theme of "straightness," this lineup pursues stable, distance-spinning performance.

• A matte black driver, believed to be a new product from Dunlop (XXIO), was spotted at a tour venue, earning the stamp of approval from players like Serena Aoki, and is generating significant pre-release attention.

• Golf Bags:

• NIKE's new-generation golf bag, the "NIKE AIR MAX LITE GB," went on sale on September 27th and is garnering attention for its combination of innovation and comfort.

2. Trends in Used and Best-Selling Club Rankings

• In addition to new products, the market is also paying attention to trends in used clubs.

• Driver Sales Rankings:

• While foreign brands (such as TaylorMade's SIM2 MAX and PING's G430 MAX) dominate the used market, clubs from domestic manufacturers such as ONOFF and Bridgestone are also making inroads, suggesting a resurgence of domestic manufacturers.

• Used Fairway Wood Rankings:

• Popular models such as PING's G430 MAX and G425 MAX continue to enjoy high demand in the used market.

3. Event & Promotion Information

• To celebrate the release of their new irons and shafts, Yonex is actively promoting purchases, such as hosting the "TRY! Yonex Campaign," where players can win merchandise signed by pros and tickets to golf festivals.

• This time of year is a time when golfers' purchasing desire is at its peak as they gear up for the next season and new, hotly anticipated products hit the market.

⭐︎As of September 27, 2025, the Philippine golf world is primarily focused on developments surrounding the end of the Philippine Golf Tour (PGT) season.

• As September 27 fell on a weekend, there was no information on specific tournaments taking place, but the focus was on the heated battles on the pro tour.

• 🇵🇭 Major Events and Topics in the Philippine Golf World

1. News Regarding the PGT (Philippine Golf Tour) Mindanao Swing

• Season-Ending Highlights:

• The Philippine Golf Tour (PGT) is gearing up for the Mindanao Swing, the most important and highly competitive event of the season, next month (October), and news is reporting that preparations and attention are building.

• Big Prize Tournaments:

• The Mindanao Swing will feature three events with a total prize pool of 10.5 million Philippine pesos (approximately ¥28.5 million), making it one of the biggest in the PGT's 16-year history.

• The following three tournaments are scheduled, each with a prize pool of 3.5 million pesos each:

• ICTSI Del Monte Championship (October 14-17)

• ICTSI Apo Golf Classic (October 21-24)

• ICTSI South Pacific Classic (October 28-31)

• Outstanding Opportunities (OOM) Outcome:

• The results of the Mindanao Swing will determine the qualification for the PGT's flagship event, the TCC Invitational (top 30 players), so players will be forced to compete with full concentration, knowing every shot counts.

2. Amateur/Regional Tournament Information

• According to the National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP) 2025 tournament calendar, the next major tournament will be scheduled for October or later, following the Central Luzon Regional Golf Championship (September 9-11) in early September.

• At this time of year, the Philippine golf world is in a state of excitement and anticipation as players and fans approach the final stages of the professional tour.

⭐︎The biggest event in the US men's golf world on Saturday, September 27, 2025, was the second day of the Ryder Cup, a US-European competition.

• This tournament is an exciting team competition between American and European teams held after the PGA Tour season ends.

• 🇺🇸🇪🇺 Ryder Cup Day 2

• Course: Bethpage Black Club, New York

• Date: Saturday, September 27

• Format: On Day 2, four matches were played in the morning and four in the afternoon (a total of eight matches), and points were awarded based on wins and losses.

• Morning Four-Ball (2 players in a team, each player's best score is counted)

• Afternoon Foursomes (2 players in a team, each player takes turns hitting the ball)

• Key Developments on Day 2 (as of September 27th)

• European Team Extends Lead:

• Continuing from the first day, the European team continued to gain points, reportedly widening their lead over the U.S. team.

• World No. 1 Struggles:

• World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler (USA) was in a difficult situation, losing his pairs match again today, marking a second consecutive day of losses, drawing much attention.

• US Team Struggles:

• On the U.S. team, the pair of Cameron Young and Justin Thomas showed overwhelming strength, making their presence felt with a 6&5 (6-up with five holes remaining) victory.

• Notable Guest Appearance:

• Former President Donald Trump was reported to have visited the venue and offered encouragement to the U.S. team.

• As a result, with 12 singles matches remaining on the final day, the European team will be in the lead heading into the final day.

◇On Saturday, September 27th, 2025, the focus of attention in the US women's golf world was primarily on the qualifying tournament for next season and the activities of Japanese players.

Unlike the men's PGA Tour, no major LPGA Tour tournaments were taking place that day, but important developments for next season were reported.

🇺🇸 Major Events in the US Women's Golf World

1. Progress in the LPGA Tour's "Q Series" (Qualifying Tournament for Next Season)

• Success of Japanese Players:

• The first round of qualifying for the "Q Series," a qualifying tournament for the 2026 LPGA Tour, is underway, and it was reported that two Japanese players have already passed the first round.

• The Q Series is the most important hurdle for players seeking promotion to the LPGA Tour.

2. News Regarding Promotion from Lower Tours

• Hara Hideki's Promotion to the LPGA Tour Confirmed:

• In important news regarding Japanese players, it was reported that Hara Hideki, who is currently active on the lower-tier Epson Tour, has secured promotion to the LPGA Tour (higher category) without even waiting for the final tournament. This is due to her top 10 finish in the points rankings.

3. Topics from Past Major Tournaments (Reference Information)

• The 2025 season was reminiscent of a one-two finish for Japanese golfers, with Yuka Saso winning the major tournament, the U.S. Women's Open, and Hinata Shibuno finishing in sole second place.

In late September 2025, the focus was on the qualifying tournament for next season's tour and the positive news of a Japanese player being promoted to the LPGA.

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