⛳️ Golf Diary: Thursday, October 2, 2025
Good morning!
It’s a perfectly clear and sunny day here in Kikugawa, Shizuoka, this morning ☀️. It’s absolutely a perfect day for golf!
Today, I’m finally starting to organize the new golf clubs that just arrived a few days ago. The excitement has been building since the moment I unboxed them! ✨
I'll write a detailed post later on the blog to introduce the new clubs and share my first impressions, so please look forward to it!
Nice Shot, wherever you are!
It's clear skies here in Japan, but somewhere in the world, someone must be enjoying their best golf day right this very moment!
I hope you all get to enjoy golf today, too. Whether you're practicing or playing a round, may you hit some nice shots!
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Japanese Golf Equipment Industry News (As of October 1, 2025)
The following information summarizes news related to the Japanese golf equipment industry as of October 1, 2025:
New Products and Sales
XXIO HYPER RD Golf Ball Launch: Dunlop Sports Marketing, part of the Sumitomo Rubber Group, announced the release of the "XXIO HYPER RD" golf ball, scheduled to go on sale on November 7, 2025. This ball is characterized by "distance, stop, and a soft feel," featuring an advanced three-piece construction, newly developed dimples, and a new soft cover. (Announced: October 1, 2025)
JORDAN MASTERS COLLECTION Limited Edition: Trend Japan Co., Ltd. began selling the "JORDAN MASTERS COLLECTION," a limited-color collection from the JORDAN brand that includes bags and gloves, at major sports and golf shops starting October 1, 2025.
Market and Service Developments
SMART GOLF and GDO Business Alliance: Golf Digest Online (GDO) formed a business alliance with SMART GOLF Co., Ltd., which operates the indoor golf facilities "SMART GOLF." The goal is to facilitate the transition from indoor practice to actual course play, aiming to cultivate new golfers and vitalize the market. (Announced: October 1, 2025)
Accordia Golf Launches New Brand "GRAND": Accordia Golf began operating its new brand, "GRAND," at six of its courses starting October 1, 2025, indicating a strategic move in golf course management.
Golf Apparel Brand Expansion: The golf apparel brand "MARK & LONA" is showing active expansion, including opening limited-time pop-up stores (such as at Daimaru Tokyo) and releasing items to celebrate its one-year renewal anniversary. (Announcements in early October and September 2025)
Industry Trends
These news items highlight several notable trends in the Japanese golf equipment industry as of October 2025:
Introduction of High-Performance Ball Products featuring new technology.
Brand Expansion in the golf apparel and accessory sectors.
Cross-Industry and Service Collaboration aimed at attracting new golfers, particularly through the indoor golf segment.
Brand Strategy in golf course operations.
(Note: The information is primarily based on announcements made on or near October 1, 2025.)
Philippines Golf News & Events (As of October 1, 2025)
The following is a summary of the main news and events concerning the golf scene in the Philippines as of October 1, 2025:
Major International Tournament News (Leading up to the October 23rd Event)
The primary focus is on significant announcements and information regarding a major event scheduled to take place in the Philippines from October 23–26, 2025, rather than immediate, day-of tournament results.
Latest News on the International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus:
Dustin Johnson Confirmed: Two-time major champion and LIV Golf star Dustin Johnson is confirmed to compete in this highly anticipated tournament at Sta. Elena Golf Club this October, generating significant buzz.
Star-Studded Field: In addition to Johnson, other major champions, including Bubba Watson, Patrick Reed, Charl Schwartzel, and Louis Oosthuizen, have already committed to the event. This marks an exceptionally strong roster for an international golf event held in the Philippines.
Strengthened LIV Golf Connection: The tournament is part of the Asian Tour’s International Series, which serves as a pathway for promotion to the LIV Golf league, creating a competitive platform where top Asian players will vie against LIV stars.
Amateur Golf Scene
Philippines Team in World Women's Amateur Team Championship:
The Philippine National Team, including Rianne Malixi (a Duke University player), is participating in the World Women's Amateur Team Championship (Espirito Santo Trophy), which runs from October 1–4, 2025, at Tanah Merah Country Club in Singapore.
As of October 1, 2025, the news cycle in the Philippines is dominated by announcements regarding player commitments to the upcoming professional tournament and the national team’s participation in the world amateur championship. Clearly, the upcoming "International Series" in the Philippines is the most highly anticipated event for golf fans both domestically and internationally.
U.S. Men's Golf News (PGA Tour and Beyond) as of Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Here are the main developments and topics in U.S. Men's Golf, centered around the PGA Tour, as of October 1, 2025:
Tournament-Related Activity
October 1st falls during the PGA Tour's "Fall Swing," so the news primarily consists of information for upcoming events and updates on recent tournament results.
PGA Tour Fall Swing, Event 2 Preview:
Reports on October 1st indicated that three Japanese players—Ryo Hisatsune, Takumi Kanaya, and Kaito Onishi—were slated to compete in the second event of the PGA Tour's "Autumn Series."
Major Tournament Topic:
News surrounding the winner of the 2025 U.S. Open, J.J. Spaun, continued to be a talking point, with articles focusing on his club setup from his first major victory and movements in his World Ranking.
Collegiate Golf Highlights
The collegiate golf season is in full swing in the U.S., with several weekly awards and match results announced on October 1st:
Weekly Player of the Week Awards:
Talon Dingeldein of William & Mary was named the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Men's Golfer of the Week.
Carter Maness of Middle Tennessee State was named the Conference USA (CUSA) Men's Golfer of the Week.
Andrew Korytoski of Western Carolina was named the Southern Conference (SoCon) Men's Golfer of the Week.
Shiv Palmar of Texas A&M was named the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Freshman of the Week.
Collegiate Team Competition Results:
The Navy golf team won the "Commander-in-Chief's Cup," held in Westchester, New York, by defeating both Army and Air Force. Jack Tarzy took home the individual medalist honors.
A Southern Illinois University player was reported to have achieved a strong performance and set a new university record at the "Mark Simpson Invitational."
In summary, the U.S. men's golf world on October 1, 2025, saw the professional tour transitioning into preparation for its next event, while collegiate golf was a source of active news regarding weekly honors and match results.
U.S. Women's Golf News (LPGA Tour Focus) as of Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Here are the key events and topics in U.S. Women's Golf, primarily concerning the LPGA Tour, as of October 1, 2025:
Major Tournament Opening
LOTTE Championship presented by Hoakalei Tees Off:
The LPGA Tour’s LOTTE Championship 2025 (with a total purse of $3 million) commenced on Wednesday, October 1, at Hoakalei Country Club on O‘ahu, Hawaii. This event is a crucial late-season tournament just before the start of the Asian swing.
Large Japanese Contingent: The tournament is drawing significant attention due to the participation of 11 Japanese players, including Miyu Yamashita, who won her first major at the AIG Women's Open in August, along with this season's LPGA Tour winners Rio Takeda, Aoi Iwai, and Chisato Iwai. Major champions Nasa Hataoka, Yuka Saso, and Hinako Shibuno are also in the field.
Day 1 Updates (Breaking News): Early reports from the first round (October 1) highlighted Nasa Hataoka posting a strong score to hold a high position, while Hinako Shibuno, who is fighting to secure her tour card, was reported to be playing through strong, windy conditions.
Developmental Tour News
Focus on the Epson Tour Championship:
With the Epson Tour Championship—the season finale of the LPGA's qualifying tour, where LPGA cards are awarded—set to begin the following day (October 2), featured articles and "Players to Watch" spotlights on players vying for promotion were released on October 1.
Amateur Golf Developments
World Women's Amateur Team Championship Begins:
The World Women's Amateur Team Championship (Espirito Santo Trophy) began on October 1 in Singapore at Tanah Merah Country Club. Reports included results from the first round and comments from players on the Japanese National Team (JGA).
Overall, the U.S. women's golf landscape on October 1, 2025, was filled with active news, combining the start of the main LPGA event in Hawaii, the lead-up to the developmental tour's final push for cards, and the opening of a global amateur championship.
(Note: The above blog post was reviewed and researched using Google Gemini.)
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