⛳Golf Diary: Thrilled by a Historic Victory & Tidying Up the New Arrivals! October 15, 2025 (Wednesday)

 

Good morning, everyone!

The weather forecast for Kikugawa this morning is a somewhat "iffy" "Sunny, occasionally rainy" with a 60% chance of precipitation... and outside the window, it's certainly overcast. But don't worry! The forecast promises clear skies starting just after 10 AM☀️ Looks like it's going to be a lovely day!

⚽ A Historic Night of Unforgettable Thrills!

Now, let's start with some big news that has nothing to do with golf (but is absolutely worth getting excited about)!

In a truly historic feat last night, the Japan national soccer team defeated the Brazilian national team 3-2! 🏆

This is their very first victory against Brazil in an A-level international match! Honestly, this is a monumental achievement, on par with Hideki Matsuyama winning the Masters!

I was actually watching the game on TV, but I got so excited that I... ended up falling asleep halfway through the second half 💤. When I found out the result later, I literally jumped out of bed this morning! It's a new dawn for Japanese soccer! Thank you for the inspiration!

🏌️ Getting New Club Partners Ready for Their Debut!

Alright, with that excitement settled, let's get back to the main topic: golf!

I've officially started organizing the used golf clubs that have been arriving daily. The process of finding new partners for you is always so much fun!

We post about high-quality clubs and select golf gear that have just arrived on Instagram and the blog every day. If you think, "I'd like a closer look at that club," or "What about this gear?" Please feel free to send us a message (DM)📩 We'll be happy to give you all the details!

☀️ Wishing You a Wonderful Golf Day!

Somewhere in the world, it must be the perfect golf weather right now!⛳

I hope all of you enjoy your golf today, too 😊

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To all golfers, let's hit some nice shots today! 🔥

☆The following information was found regarding specific news in the golf equipment industry in Japan as of October 14, 2025:

• News on Pro Golfer's Victory and Used Gear:

• Kazuhiro Yamashita, who has an equipment contract with Sumitomo Rubber Industries (Dunlop), secured his first victory on the domestic men's senior tour at "The 12th Trust Group Cup Sasebo Senior Open Golf Tournament 2025," held from October 11th to 12th.

• The gear used by Mr. Yamashita included the new "Srixon Z-STAR ◇DIAMOND" ball. (Released on October 14, 2025)

• Gear-related Rankings and Store Information (News from around the same date):

• There was news that "Japanese wedges" are performing well in the wedge sales rankings, with the 'Dolphin' model ranking 3rd.

• News was also seen regarding the opening of TaylorMade's fitting facility, 'Fitting Lab Tokyo,' in Yaesu.

In addition to this, there is extensive coverage of general golf news, such as professional tournament results, future pairings, and player movements.

As for broader industry trends, ongoing discussions highlight the "2025 Problem" faced by the Japanese golf industry (including the retirement of Baby Boomer golfers, a decrease in the overall golf population, labor shortages, and high operating costs). Continued attention is being paid to the necessity of DX (Digital Transformation) to address these issues, as well as the growth of the indoor golf market.

☆We were unable to confirm specific information directly indicating a large-scale professional golf event taking place in the Philippines on October 14th. However, a significant high-profile tournament is scheduled for the latter half of October.

Featured Event (Upcoming): International Series Philippines (Asian Tour)

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

• Total Prize Money: $2,000,000

• Course: Sta. Elena GC (Philippines)

• This is attracting attention as a major Asian Tour event.

Related Local Event: A Board of Directors' golf outing is scheduled for October 19th as an event organized by the Japanese Association Manila.

Regarding professional tour news on October 14th, reports (from an Asian Tour-related news site) were observed concerning the victory of golfer Yui Kawamoto in a Japanese tournament and the subsequent update of the Women's World Ranking. However, no reports of major developments in a professional tournament within the Philippines were confirmed.

☆The main events in men's professional golf in the United States reported on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, are as follows:

• Kensei Hiraoka Secures PGA Tour Promotion for Next Season

• With the conclusion of the 2025 Korn Ferry Tour season (the second-tier men's tour in the US), Kensei Hiraoka secured a spot within the top 20 of the points ranking, earning his promotion to the PGA Tour for the upcoming season.

• Takumi Kanaya Advances Closer to Securing a Seed in the FedExCup Fall

• In the third event of the PGA Tour's FedExCup Fall, the "Baycurrent Classic Presented by Lexus" (held in Japan), which concluded on October 12, Takumi Kanaya finished tied for 4th place. This result significantly boosted his FedExCup points ranking from 135th to 113th, moving him much closer to securing a full or conditional PGA Tour card for the next season.

• Xander Schauffele Wins the "Baycurrent Classic"

• Xander Schauffele won the same tournament, marking his 10th career victory on the PGA Tour.

☆The main events reported regarding the US Women's Golf (LPGA) on October 14, 2025, are as follows:

The date primarily saw news coverage following the conclusion of the previous week's tournament.

• Women's World Golf Rankings Update:

• Minami Katsu, who finished runner-up after a playoff at the "Buick LPGA Shanghai" the previous week, rose from 43rd to 35th in the world rankings, a new career high.

• Yui Kawamoto, who secured her second victory of the season on the domestic tour, also jumped 11 spots to 52nd.

• Miyu Yamashita remained the highest-ranked Japanese player, holding her position at 6th.

• Buick LPGA Shanghai Coverage:

• News articles reported on Minami Katsu's post-round comments after narrowly missing her first LPGA Tour victory in a playoff against World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul (Thailand), as well as her focus on the upcoming second leg of the Asia series (in South Korea).

Although no tournament play took place on October 14, 2025, the day was marked by the release of the updated world rankings and news concerning player movements following the previous tournament.

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

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