⛳️ Golf Diary: Friday, October 24, 2025 Kikugawa Skies and the Day's Hot Topics!

 

Good morning, everyone!

The forecast for Kikugawa this morning calls for "sunny spells followed by cloudy skies, with only a $10\%$ chance of rain." However, looking out the window, the sky is currently covered with somewhat thick clouds. Still, it looks like we won't have to worry about rain, which is a relief!

The high for the day is expected to be19℃. Just a heads-up: the clouds are likely to become dominant after around 3 p.m., so you might want to bring a light jacket if you're heading out.

Speaking of yesterday, the hot topic across Japan was, without a doubt, the "Professional Baseball Draft Meeting"! It was a day filled with the excitement of future stars being born. Another piece of news that sadly caught attention was reports of "Bear Sightings"... Everyone, please take the utmost care for your safety.

Arrivals Keep Coming! Deep in Club Organization!

Now, as for my golf life, I've officially started organizing the golf clubs that just arrived recently!

In this blog, I enthusiastically introduce the clubs and golf gear that join our collection every day. If you see a club or item that sparks your interest, please feel free to send me a message! I'd be happy to give you a detailed introduction!

Wishing You a Wonderful Golfing Day!

Somewhere in the world, I'm sure it's the best golf weather today!

To all of you reading this blog, please don't forget your love for golf and enjoy your time today.

【A Message from Our Shop】

Our shop is dedicated to delivering carefully selected, high-quality pre-owned clubs from Japan. We literally hand-carry them with passion to bring them to golfers around the world.

Please take a moment to look through our lineup on this website. If you like what you see, we would be incredibly grateful if you hit the "Like" button and share it with your friends!

To all golfers, Good Luck Golf!

☆News on the Golf Equipment Industry in Japan as of October 23, 2025

News regarding the golf equipment industry in Japan as of October 23, 2025, includes the following information:

New Product Releases and Announcements

• Yamaha: The new "RMX DD" driver series (RMX DD-1 Driver, RMX DD-2 Driver) is scheduled for release (some sources suggest October 24th), having already received high praise from contracted professional players. Yamaha is also set to launch other golf items, including caddy bags, headcovers, and caps, on October 24th.

• Ryoma Golf: News suggests that the "MAXIMA III SST Driver," an ultra-high-repulsion driver designed to boost distance, will be released in a limited edition of 1,000 units starting November 6th.

• Newton Golf: Information indicates that the lightweight shaft "Fast Motion," popular on the PGA Tour Champions, has been launched in Japan.

Golf Apparel Related News

• CRONOS BLACK: The golf line directed by celebrity Yuji, "CRONOS BLACK," held its first golf tournament event, the "CRONOS GOLF FESTIVAL / Cronos Sai," in partnership with EVEN magazine on September 26th, and the success of the event has been reported.

• MARK & LONA: The brand announced its 2025 AUTUMN/WINTER COLLECTION, "EVOLUTION," which features the continuation of the brand's heritage by updating archived designs with the latest materials and technology, proposing an evolving golf style.

• Apparel Trends: In the golf apparel market, the trend continues toward balancing functionality with fashion, with designs (incorporating street elements, luxury brands, etc.) that can be worn both on the course and in town being prominent. Market analysis shows a high search demand for "golf apparel" persisting in the fall of 2025 and beyond, with a demand peak typically occurring in the spring.

Retail and Promotions

• Golf 5 and Bridgestone: There are reports of sales promotion activities, including campaigns related to their jointly developed products.

• Fourteen: A debut campaign for the "TB-3 FORGED Irons" is being held starting in October.

Based on this information, the latter half of October is marked by a flurry of new product launches, with notable buzz surrounding both golf gear, particularly drivers, and fashion-forward apparel.

☆The main event in the Philippine golf world on October 23, 2025, was the first day of the Asian Tour's "International Series Philippines."

• Tournament Name: International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus

• Dates: October 23 (Thu) – October 26 (Sun), 2025

• Venue: Sta. Elena Golf Club

• Total Prize Money: US$2 million

Key News and Topics (as of October 23):

• First Round Leader: Thailand's Sarit Suwannarut set the pace with an 8-under par round of 64, taking the solo lead.

• Featured Player: LIV Golf star Dustin Johnson, playing in a marquee group with local favorite Miguel Tabuena and Louis Oosthuizen, excited the crowds. Johnson finished the first day with a 5-under par 67, placing him in a tie for 7th, three strokes behind the leader.

• Local Players: Miguel Tabuena, the local ace, shot a solid 3-under par 69, meeting local expectations. Clyde Mondilla also finished the day with a 69.

This tournament is one of the largest golf events held in the Philippines, featuring a strong field of international top professionals.

☆The main events concerning men's golf in the United States on October 23, 2025, include the following:

• Cancellation of the PGA Tour Opening Event:

• It was announced that the 2026 PGA Tour opening event, "The Sentry" (formerly "The Sentry Tournament of Champions," which Hideki Matsuyama was the defending champion of), which was scheduled to be held in Kapalua, Hawaii, next January, has been canceled.

• The "Sony Open in Hawaii" is expected to be the opening event for the 2026 season.

• Start of the "Bank of Utah Championship":

• The "Bank of Utah Championship" (Utah) on the U.S. men's tour began (scheduled from October 23 to 26).

• Reports indicated that last year's winner, Matt McCarty, was set to challenge for a consecutive victory.

• Japanese players, including Ryo Hisatsune, Takumi Kanaya, and Kaitō Onishi, were among those entered in the tournament.

☆The main event in women's professional golf on October 23, 2025, was the opening of the international team competition, the Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown.

• Tournament Name: Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown

• Location: New Korea Country Club, South Korea

• Format: The first day featured fourball match play.

【Results for Team Japan (Pool B vs. World Team)】

• Match 1: Miyuu Yamashita & Reio Takeda

• Result: Tied (Draw) against Lydia Ko (New Zealand) & Charley Hull (England). The Japanese pair led until the 18th hole where they were caught.

• Match 2: Ayaka Furue & Mao Saigo

• Result: Lost 2 & 1 to Brooke Henderson (Canada) & Wei-Ling Hsu (Taiwan). The Japanese pair led early but were ultimately defeated by a comeback.

• Team Japan Day 1 Result: 1 loss and 1 draw.

【Other Matches】

• Team USA (Pool A) secured two wins against Team China, making them the only team to win both of their opening matches.

• World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul (Thailand), paired with Pajaree Anannarukarn, defeated the Australian team 1-up, extending her winning streak at the team event.

The tournament features eight teams divided into two pools, with the top two teams from each pool advancing to the knockout stage.

☆Japan Golf News - October 23, 2025

The main Japanese golf news for October 23, 2025, is as follows:

1. JLPGA Tour "NOBUTA GROUP Masters GC Ladies" Tees Off

• The 31st tournament of the 2025 JLPGA Tour season, the NOBUTA GROUP Masters GC Ladies (Masters Golf Club, Hyogo Prefecture), began.

• On Day 1 (23rd), Yuna Nishimura and Akari Sakuma shared the lead at 6-under par.

• Tied for third place, one shot back at 5-under, are Kokoro Nakamura and Reika Miyako.

• Among the players who mainly compete on the US Tour, Aimi Iwai finished the first day tied for 10th at 3-under, and Hinako Shibuno finished tied for 25th at 1-under.

2. Women's International Team Competition "Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown" Begins

• The women's international team competition opened at New Korea CC in South Korea, with Team Japan (Miyu Yamashita, Rio Takeda, Ayaka Furue, and Mao Saigo) participating.

• On Day 1 (23rd), Japan faced the World Team in the group stage and finished the day with one loss and one tie (0.5 points).

• The pair of Miyu Yamashita and Rio Takeda finished with a draw (0.5pt).

• The pair of Ayaka Furue and Mao Saigo lost their match (0pt).

3. Japan Men's Domestic Tour

• The ACN Tour (Japan Men's Tour) had an eventful Day 2, with several top-ranked players missing the cut. The annual champion is scheduled to be decided on the 24th.

4. Amateur Golf

• The first round of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (held in Dubai) concluded. Japanese players Rintaro Nakano and Daisei Nagasaki are in a strong position, tied for 4th place at 5-under, one shot behind the leaders.

(This text was checked and researched using Google Gemini.)

#golf,#golflife,#golfer,#golfing,#instagolf,#golfstagram,#golfaddict,#golfislife,#golfcourse,#golfclub,#golfclubs,#golfgear,#golfswag,#golfapparel,#golfbag,#golfswing,#golftips,#golfpractice,#drivingrange,#newclubs,#customclubs,#golftournament,#golfchampionship,#pgatour,#lpgatour,#dpworldtour,#themasters,#usopen,#pgachampionship,#theopen,#rydercup,#fedexcup,#tournamentday,#chasingthecup,#golfevent,#golfhumor,#golffail,#driveforshowputtfordough,#birdie,#eagle,#par,#bogey,#shortgame,#putting,#chipping,#fairwaytoheaven,#golfvacation,#golftrip,#golfbuddies