⛳️ Golf Diary: Kikugawa Weather & Club Organization Update (Wednesday, October 8, 2025)
Good morning everyone!
The weather forecast for Kikugawa this morning called for cloudy skies with a 30% chance of rain, but a beautiful blue sky is actually spreading outside my window! What a pleasant surprise 😊
Now, an update on the shop: we're currently getting serious about organizing the new shipment of golf clubs that just arrived.
We'll be introducing the newly stocked clubs and golf gear little by little each day, so please be sure to check back often! If you see any club or item that makes you say, "I'm interested in that!", feel free to send us a message! We'll give you all the details.
Somewhere in the world today, there must be countless people enjoying fantastic golfing weather! Let's all enjoy golf today, whether it's at work, during practice, or out on the course! 🏌️♂️🏌️♀️
Finally, this shop specializes in hand-carrying (personally transporting) carefully selected high-quality pre-owned clubs from Japan to sell here.
Please take a look at our website! If you like what you see, we'd be thrilled if you could hit the "Like" button and share it with your friends 🙏
To all golfers, let's make today a great one!
P.S. We'll be uploading photos of the clubs we're organizing soon, so stay tuned!
☆While no specific news regarding Japanese golf equipment manufacturers was confirmed as of October 7, 2025, the following information pertains to general trends in the golf industry on or around that date.
1. News on Golf Course and Management
Application for Civil Rehabilitation Law by a Golf Course Operator (October 7, 2025)
The management company of the 31 Country Club (9 holes) in Ibaraki Prefecture filed for the application of the Civil Rehabilitation Law with the Tokyo District Court on October 3 and received a supervision order the same day. However, the club is reportedly continuing its business as usual. This move suggests a phase of restructuring or a challenging business environment within golf course management.
2. Information on the Golf Equipment Market and Trends
This information is related to market conditions and trends, though not a direct announcement from an equipment manufacturer.
Article on Golf Club Fundamentals (October 7, 2025)
An article was published discussing the need to consider fundamental elements like loft settings and club length—in addition to head material and structure—when choosing an iron. This suggests high public interest in selecting the right golf gear.
Market Trends and Outlook (Based on Recent Surveys and Forecasts)
Market Size: The domestic golf equipment market size for 2024 is forecast to be ¥311.25 billion, a slight increase (100.8%) from the previous year.
Rise in Unit Prices: While the volume of sales is flat or decreasing for many categories, the rise in product unit prices is noted as the factor supporting the overall market size.
Standardization of Custom Fitting: Custom fitting sales are becoming standard in the retail market, and the sales ratio of so-called "custom specifications" or "special-order products" is trending up. This indicates a growing demand among golfers for gear that is highly tailored to their needs.
Popularity of Used Clubs: There is a view that the popularity of used clubs is accelerating in the market following the "COVID-19 bubble."
Golf Apparel Trends: Apparel trends favor a "seamless" design that balances functionality and fashion, allowing the gear to be worn both on the course and in the city. Luxury brands incorporating street elements are popular, with styles increasingly influenced by the desire to be "camera-ready."
Based on this information, the Japanese golf industry, as of October 2025, appears to be characterized by a growing focus on personalized equipment selection (custom fitting) and a vibrant used market as the market matures.
☆Philippine Golf News☆ Key Events on October 7, 2025
As of October 7, 2025, the main focus in the Philippine golf world is on the upcoming major international event scheduled for late October.
While there is no information on a major tournament taking place on October 7 itself, the primary topic of discussion is as follows:
📰 Main Golf News
Focus on the "International Series Philippines 2025"
Philippine golf news is heavily anticipating the "International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus," a major international tournament set for later in the month.
The event, part of the "International Series" sanctioned by the Asian Tour and LIV Golf, is scheduled to take place from October 23 to 26 at the Sta. Elena Golf and Country Club.
All eyes will be on top Filipino golfer Miguel Tabuena as he takes on a world-class field of players, including Major champions such as Bubba Watson, Patrick Reed, Charl Schwartzel, and Louis Oosthuizen.
This tournament is significant as it provides a pathway to the LIV Golf League, making it a highly anticipated event for the Philippine golf community.
☆On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, the news regarding men's golf was largely focused on the PGA Tour event being held in Japan.
Specifically, the following events were reported:
PGA Tour "Baycurrent Classic Presented by LEXUS" Pairings Announced
The pairings for the first round of the U.S. men's tour event in Japan, which starts on October 9, were announced.
Hideki Matsuyama was grouped with players like Collin Morikawa.
Prior to the tournament, Matsuyama adjusted his game at Yokohama Country Club, commenting that "iron shot accuracy will be demanded."
Hideki Matsuyama's Press Conference
Matsuyama held a press conference ahead of the tournament, stating he was "looking forward to playing in Japan again this year" and also showing enthusiasm for fostering the next generation of golfers.
Tournament Favorites for the Baycurrent Classic
Reports indicated that players like Hideki Matsuyama and Taiga Semikawa were being named among the potential winners.
Note: While the original query referred to "U.S. Men's Golf," there was no specific major tournament (such as the U.S. Open) being held on that date. The search results primarily featured news about the PGA Tour event taking place in Japan.
☆The main events and news regarding women's golf on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, related to what is generally referred to as the "U.S. Women's Golf" (which often refers to the U.S. Women's Open or similar events) are as follows:
Erika Hara Secures LPGA Tour Status for Next Season
News reported on this day confirmed that professional golfer Erika Hara secured full exemption on the U.S. LPGA Tour for the following season after climbing to No. 5 in the world rankings.
News on Kotone Hori, Winner of the Japan Women's Open
News was released that Kotone Hori, who achieved her first Major victory at the domestic major "Japan Women's Open Golf Championship," rose 82 spots to 125th in the Women's World Golf Rankings.
Other Domestic Tour-Related News
A lot of news regarding the Japanese domestic golf tour was also reported on the same day, including the joyful simultaneous victories of the Hori sisters, Natsuka and Kotone, in different regional events, and Akari Takano taking the solo lead in a tournament's opening round.
(This text was checked and researched using Google Gemini.)
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