⛳️ Golf Diary: Sunny in the Heart, Despite the Rain! Club Organizing Day ✨ (Saturday, October 4, 2025)
Good morning!
Unfortunately, it looks like a cloudy day with occasional rain here in Kikugawa, Shizuoka, this morning—we're looking at a 70% chance of rain, so an umbrella is a must!
However, my heart is completely sunny! That's because the serious work of organizing the new clubs, which I started yesterday, is finally kicking off today. I'm practically buzzing with excitement to show them to all of you!
Stay Tuned for "Hidden Gems" Among the New Arrivals!
The clubs that arrived this time are truly a collection of unique, legendary masterpieces! I'll post a detailed introduction and a full hitting review of all the models in a future blog post, so please look forward to it! I'm sure you'll be surprised to discover a club you never knew existed!
To Golfers Around the World: Nice Shot!
The weather may be a bit gloomy in Japan, but somewhere in the world, someone is definitely enjoying a perfect day of golf today! Whether you're practicing or playing a round, I hope your day is filled with the love of golf and that you hit lots of great shots.
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To all golfers, let's keep that love for golf alive and work hard today!
Japanese Golf Equipment Industry News (October 3, 2025)
News in the Japanese golf equipment industry on October 3, 2025, focused heavily on new product announcements and gear trends being observed on the professional tours.
1. New Product Announcements and Releases
2. Tour Gear Trends and Professional Player Movements
Attention focused on immediate deployment of unreleased gear by professionals and detailed information on their current club setups.
Immediate Putter Deployment (Men's Tour): Pro Yudai Furukawa immediately put Odyssey's new "Red Putter" into play in a tournament. It's generating buzz as a potential "savior" for putting troubles. Other pros, including Ryo Ishikawa, have shown interest in its features, such as zero torque and a new insert.
Pro Setting Analysis: Pro Kaito Onishi's setup, featuring a two-wood system and an "American" setting with 'HZRDOUS' shafts, was reported. (Following up on news from 10/2) Amateur Yuna Araki also drew attention for immediately putting an unreleased red putter into play, commenting that it "only goes straight."
No. 1 Ball Usage: Titleist was reported to have secured the No. 1 ball usage rate in all rounds of the domestic Japan Women's Tour this season, including the Japan Women's Open.
3. Other Noteworthy News
Long Drive Pro's Shaft Breakage: A shocking incident was reported where a Long Drive professional, who also ranked No. 1 in the world, snapped his shaft mid-swing during an all-out effort.
On this day, the golf industry saw active news across a wide range of product categories, including the announcement of high-performance measuring devices, custom shafts tailored to golfers' needs, and the exciting debut of prototype putters on the professional tours.
☆ Philippines Golf News ☆ October 3, 2025: Key Events and Player Movements
As of October 3, 2025, the golf scene in the Philippines is reaching peak excitement for a historic major event to be held later this month. Furthermore, top Filipino players are making their mark on the international stage.
1. Anticipation Rises for the "International Series Philippines"
The talk of the town is the "International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus," scheduled for October 23-26 at Santa Rosa's Sta. Elena Golf Club. This "elevated event" on the Asian Tour will be the largest tournament in the history of Philippine golf.
Dustin Johnson Confirmed: Around October 3, former world No. 1 and two-time Major champion Dustin Johnson officially announced his participation, causing a rapid surge in attention for the event.
Star-Studded Field: In addition to Johnson, the participation of Major champions Bubba Watson, Patrick Reed, Charl Schwartzel, and Louis Oosthuizen has also been confirmed. A tournament with such a high-profile field is unprecedented in the Philippines.
Domestic Hopes: Miguel Tabuena, the Philippines' No. 1 golfer, has expressed strong determination for the home event and is highly anticipated to perform well in the international competition on his home soil.
2. Success for Filipino Players in International Tournaments
Top Filipino amateur players have demonstrated excellent performance on the world stage.
Women's World Amateur Team Championship (Espírito Santo Trophy): In the third round (October 3) of the tournament held in Singapore, the Philippines' Rianne Malixi delivered a standout performance.
She recorded a superb bogey-free score of 5-under 67 on the day, highlighted by a strong charge with three birdies over her final four holes.
3. Asian Tour Activity
Leading Filipino players are competing in tournaments that are part of the International Series events in other Asian countries.
Jakarta International Championship: Filipino golfers, including Justin Quiban, are participating in this tournament (October 2-5 in Indonesia), aiming to earn Asian Tour ranking points.
Overall, the golf community in the Philippines is vibrant, energized by two major narratives: the hosting of a global marquee event and the international success of its next generation of stars.
Key Highlights in Men's Golf: Friday, October 3, 2025
The following highlights cover the main events on the PGA Tour and major related tournaments drawing attention for the weekend.
1. PGA Tour Fall Series, Event Two: Sanderson Farms Championship
The second tournament of the PGA Tour's Fall Series began with the first round at the Country Club of Jackson in Mississippi.
Four-Way Tie for the Lead: South Africa's Garrick Higgo shot a 7-under 65 to join Americans Eric Cole, Sam Ryder, and Danny Walker atop the leaderboard.
Higgo's Comeback: Higgo, who is aiming for his first win since the Corales Puntacana Championship in April, commented that he felt he had "got his momentum back" after a slump in the latter half of the season. He is off to a strong start in his bid to secure his card for next season (top 100 in points).
Japanese Player Standings: The Japanese contingent, including Ryo Hisatsune, Takumi Kanaya, and Kaito Onishi, are competing in the event. Hisatsune and Kanaya are T13 after the first round.
2. DP World Tour Pro-Am: Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
The second round of the DP World Tour's Pro-Am event, which features many PGA Tour pros and Major champions, took place in Scotland.
Play Suspended by Storm: The round was interrupted and eventually suspended due to severe weather ("Storm Amy"), which left the courses waterlogged and unplayable for some players.
Provisional Leaders: Among the players who finished their rounds, Scotland's Robert MacIntyre and South Africa's Richard Sterne are the clubhouse co-leaders at 12-under par.
Notables in Contention: Major champion Louis Oosthuizen is T3 at 11-under. Other popular players, including Brooks Koepka, Bubba Watson, and Tommy Fleetwood, are positioned to compete for the weekend.
Defending Champion: Last year's winner, Tyrrell Hatton, is T23 at 7-under par.
Key Events in US Women's Golf (LPGA Tour): Thursday, October 3, 2025
The primary focus in the US women's golf world on Thursday, October 3, 2025, centered on the second round of the tournament held in Hawaii.
1. LPGA Tour "LOTTE Championship presented by Hoakalei," Round 2 (Hawaii)
The second round was contested at Hoakalei Country Club in Hawaii.
South Korean Player Takes Lead with a Shocking 62: Youmin Hwang (22, South Korea), playing on a sponsor exemption, carded a career-best and course-record-tying 10-under 62, surging into the solo lead at 15-under overall. She started with an eagle and a birdie and closed with a fierce charge, making four birdies in her final five holes, building a significant lead as she seeks her first LPGA victory.
Japanese Player Efforts and Missed Cut: Japan’s Akie Iwai, the first-round leader, shot a 68 and is tied for second at 12-under with American rookie Jessica Porvasnik (65). Nasa Hataoka shot a 69 and is tied for fourth at 10-under with Australia's Gabriela Ruffels, remaining in contention for the title. Meanwhile, Japan's Hinako Shibuno was unable to improve her score and missed the cut by a single stroke.
Other Notables: World No. 2 Nelly Korda shot a 67 and is T8 at 8-under. Akie Iwai's twin sister, Chisato Iwai, also shot a 66 to join the T8 group at 8-under, making it a sibling rivalry near the top.
2. Epson Tour Final Begins
The final event of the lower-tier Epson Tour, the "Epson Tour Championship," with LPGA Tour promotion on the line for next season, began in California.
Race for LPGA Cards: The top 15 players in the season-long "Race for the Card" points ranking earn LPGA Tour cards. With 10 players having already secured their cards, a fierce battle is underway for the remaining five spots.
Japanese Player Start: Erika Hara, who has already secured her LPGA status for next year, shot a 70 (2-under) in the first round and started T41, six shots behind the leader.
Note: This text was corrected and researched using Google Gemini.
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