⛳ [Golf Diary] The Perfect 27°C! Finally Hitting My Long-Awaited NEW Clubs! Friday, October 17, 2025

 

Good morning!

The sky outside the window is a cloudless blue this morning, making for a truly perfect Friday! The weather forecast here in Kikugawa is "Sunny" with a 0% chance of rain! With a high of 27°C, it looks like it will be a glorious day for golf—perfect for swinging freely in short sleeves all day long.

Checking the Long-Awaited Partner at the Range!

So, what am I doing today? Today is the day I finally take the new golf clubs that arrived the other day to the driving range for a test drive!

Since it's been a while since I got new clubs, I can't wait to see what kind of ball flight they produce. I'm also working on organizing my current clubs, but first, I'm going to carefully check out what kind of performance these new partners offer.

On this blog, I introduce high-quality used Japanese clubs that I acquire and organize daily.

If there are any clubs or gear you're curious about, such as "I want to know the details of this club!" or "What is that piece of equipment like?", please send me a request in the comments or a message!

⛳ Enjoy Golf!

I hope today is a fantastic day for golf for many golfers somewhere in the world! I hope you all have a wonderful day and enjoy your golf.

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[Global Golf News Highlights]

☆ October 16, 2025: Latest news on the golf equipment industry in Japan

News on New Products and Gear:

There are reports that professional golfers have started using the "New XXIO". A specific rookie player is noted to have returned to XXIO after their junior years and praised its performance, stating that "the ball flight height is ideal."

Information is circulating about Callaway's and Mizuno's new muscle-back irons being introduced on professional tours, including the Japan Open and tournaments where Adam Scott is currently competing in Japan. Adam Scott, in particular, has attracted attention for using unfamiliar prototype irons from Callaway.

There is news (reported on October 10) that Ryoma will release a limited-edition, high-COR (Coefficient of Restitution) driver, the "MAXIMA lll SST," with only 1,000 units available in November.

Kasco announced (reported in early October) limited-edition models of the "UFO AIR UT" and a mini-driver, both finished in glittering gold, and there is also information regarding new products in the Dolphin Wedge series.

In the apparel and accessories sector, highlights include the introduction of limited-edition caddie bags from "BEAMS GOLF" and "JONES Sports," and the launch of high-performance wear like "SETUP ZERO," which features a highly stretchy material and a three-dimensional cutting pattern specifically designed for the golf swing.

TaylorMade has also opened the "Fitting Lab Tokyo" in Yaesu.

News on Industry and Events:

An announcement was made that a pilot project for the R&A-endorsed "Community Golf" initiative will be launched in Japan starting in November 2025, organized by the JGA (Japan Golf Association) with the cooperation of Kanuma City.

Industry-specific golf websites are also reporting on developments in the equipment and apparel sector, such as news concerning wear with "highly durable water-repellent functions."

Based on this information, the Japanese golf equipment industry around October 16, 2025, shows diverse activity, including the introduction of new gear on professional tours, manufacturers releasing limited-edition and high-performance products, and new initiatives aimed at promoting the game of golf.

☆ October 16, 2025: Key event information from the Philippine golf world

The most relevant major tournament information for the Philippine golf scene around October 16, 2025, is as follows:

International Series Philippines (Asian Tour)

• Dates: Thursday, October 23, 2025 – Sunday, October 26, 2025

• Course: Santa Elena GC (Philippines)

• Prize Money: $2,000,000

While specific information on a large-scale domestic golf event in the Philippines on October 16 itself could not be confirmed, the "International Series Philippines" is the major international tournament scheduled for late October.

Note: Golf tournament schedules are subject to change. It is recommended that you check the official websites of organizations such as the National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP) and the Asian Tour for the latest and most accurate information.

☆ October 16, 2025: Trends on the U.S. Men's Golf Tour

"Here is an update on the status of the U.S. Men's Professional Golf Tour (PGA TOUR) as of October 16, 2025.

Although there are no tournaments being held on this specific day, we have the following information regarding the FedExCup Fall series and upcoming tournaments:

Recent Tournament Result (Completed):

• Baycurrent Classic Presented by LEXUS: Held from Thursday, October 9th to Sunday, October 12th at Yokohama Country Club (Japan), with Xander Schauffele winning the event.

Key Upcoming Tournament (Scheduled):

• Black Desert Championship (Bank of Utah Championship):

• Dates: Thursday, October 23rd to Sunday, October 26th, 2025

• Course: Black Desert Resort Golf Course (Utah)

Other Developments:

News reports are covering the progress of European Tour players aiming to secure their PGA TOUR cards, as well as updates regarding promotions from the lower tours.

While no tournament was in session today, being mid-season means that preparations for the next event and individual player news are generating interest."

☆ October 16, 2025: Trends on the U.S. Women's Golf Tour

The main developments in the U.S. Women's Golf Tour (LPGA Tour) on Thursday, October 16, 2025, centered around the results of the first round of the "BMW Ladies Championship" being held in South Korea.

• "BMW Ladies Championship" Round 1 (October 16) Results

• Reiho Takeada got off to a good start, shooting 8 birdies and 1 bogey for a round of 65, placing her in a tie for 4th at 7-under par.

• Saki Baba finished at 6-under par, in a tie for 7th.

• Nasa Hataoka and Akie Iwai were both 5-under par, in a tie for 12th.

• Minami Katsu and Miyuu Yamashita finished 4-under par, in a tie for 22nd.

• Chisato Iwai was 3-under par, tied for 33rd, and Yuri Yoshida was 1-under par, tied for 49th.

• The sole leader is Sei Young Kim (South Korea) at 10-under par.

• Other Developments

• The second stage of the LPGA Q-Series (Qualifying Tournament) for next season's tour card is taking place in Florida. After the first round, Japanese players Kokona Sakurai and Fuka Ito are in a tie for 13th at 3-under par.

This day saw the start of the "BMW Ladies Championship," a stop on the Asian Swing, with several Japanese players positioning themselves well on the leaderboard.

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

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