⛳️ Golf Diary: Thursday, October 23, 2025

 

Good morning!

As forecasted, the weather in Kikugawa this morning is "cloudy, becoming sunny." It's still a bit cloudy outside the window, but thankfully, the chance of rain is zero! ☀️ The high is forecasted to be 20℃, and the sun is expected to show its face just after 11 a.m., making it a perfect day for golf.

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☆As of October 22, 2025, specific news regarding the golf equipment industry in Japan includes the following trends and product information:

Product-Related Trends

• New Shaft Releases:

• There is news that Newton Golf's lightweight shaft, 'Fast Motion,' which has gained popularity on the PGA Tour Champions (US senior tour), has landed in Japan.

• Putter Launch:

• Toulon Golf, which achieved success with milled putters under Odyssey, has entered the zero-torque market and launched a new 'Formula' series of three models in Japan.

• Used Market Trends:

• The ranking for popular used fairway woods shows that Ping's 'G430 MAX' remains highly sought after, securing the top spot for the fifth consecutive month, highlighting the enduring popularity of certain models.

Other Information Regarding the Industry and Market

• Apparel:

• New Balance Golf introduced simple shirts and pants that can be worn year-round like casual wear, highlighted as being perfect for autumn golf.

• Golfer's Club Transformation:

• An example of a professional golfer who is 146 cm tall making "club reforms"—such as switching from irons to utility clubs—to suit her height is featured.

• Celebrity and Media:

• News about the launch of the golf magazine "GOLF BROS. vol.2" on October 22, featuring members of an idol group on the cover, suggests continued interest in golf as an entertainment topic.

Overall, the news includes topics on new products like lightweight shafts and putters incorporating new technology, as well as information on peripheral areas such as the used market and apparel. While there is no mention of a major structural change in the industry as a whole, it appears that demand for golf equipment tailored to individual golfer needs and interest in golf as a lifestyle choice continue.

☆Philippine Golf News

The main news in the Philippine golf world as of October 22, 2025, centers on the upcoming "International Series Philippines" on the Asian Tour.

October 22nd was primarily a day for pre-tournament information, press conferences, and a welcome gala, ahead of the event which is scheduled to run from October 23rd to 26th at Sta. Elena Golf Club (Sta. Elena GC).

• Tournament Information:

• Tournament Name: International Series Philippines Presented by BingoPlus

• Dates: October 23-26, 2025

• Venue: Sta. Elena Golf Club, Philippines

• Key Players: The field includes several LIV Golf players, such as Major champions Dustin Johnson, Patrick Reed, Charl Schwartzel, and Louis Oosthuizen, as well as Japanese players like Kazuki Higa and Jinichiro Kozuma.

• News on October 22nd:

• Reports featured comments from top Filipino golfers, including Miguel Tabuena and Angelo Que, who expressed their determination to perform well on home soil. Angelo Que specifically noted that the high quality of the field made the tournament feel "like a major" to him and his compatriots.

• The participation of 15 LIV Golf players has been a major talking point, with figures like Dustin Johnson and Patrick Reed giving pre-tournament interviews.

• The event has been widely covered by the media as a key preview ahead of the first round on October 23rd.

☆The main events in men's professional golf in the United States on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, are as follows:

• The Bank of Utah Championship (the 4th event of the FedExCup Fall) was set to begin the following day, the 23rd. It was reported that Japanese players Takumi Kanaya, Ryo Hisatsune, and Kaito Onishi were scheduled to participate, aiming to secure their tour cards.

• It was announced that "The Sentry," which was supposed to be the opening event of the 2026 PGA Tour season, would be canceled due to issues with securing a host course, leading to reports about the implications for player eligibility.

• News broke that amateur Drew Zielinski won the Golfweek Fripp Island to Bermuda Invitational, earning an exemption into the PGA Tour's Butterfield Bermuda Championship (scheduled for November). This was a historic achievement, making him the first active NCAA Division II player to receive a PGA Tour invitation.

Note: Dates may be based on local time.

☆Based on the information available regarding U.S. Women's Golf on October 22, 2025, a large amount of news was related to the "Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown" country-versus-country team competition.

As this tournament was scheduled to begin on Thursday, October 23rd in South Korea, the following activities were reported on the 22nd:

• News related to the "Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown":

• Articles providing information on the tournament's schedule, how to watch, and participating players were published.

• News reported that the Japanese team was practicing in "Sakura (cherry blossom)" wear, and that JLPGA President Hiromi Kobayashi made a surprise visit to offer support.

• The U.S. team members were also introduced.

• Reports indicated that the Japanese team members (Miyuu Yamashita, Mao Saigo, Rio Takeda, Ayaka Furue) were aiming for their first championship title.

• LPGA Tour:

• An update on the CME Globe Point Rankings for the "KPMG Women's PGA Championship" showed Nasa Hataoka moving up to 21st, with Miyuu Yamashita and Rio Takeda remaining in the top 5.

• Other Information:

• The "CAA Women's Golf Weekly Awards" for collegiate women's golf were announced.

Since October 22nd was the day before the tournament's opening, the focus of the news was primarily on preparations and related information for the event.

☆Major Japanese Golf News on Wednesday, October 22, 2025

＜International Tour Related＞

• DP World Tour "Genesis Championship" (South Korea):

• Four Japanese players—Hideki Matsuyama, Keita Nakajima, Yuto Katsuragawa, and Rikuya Hoshino—are set to compete in the tournament starting on the 23rd.

• Particular attention is on Keita Nakajima, who is ranked 12th in the Annual Points List (just outside the top 10 who earn a PGA Tour card for the following year) after finishing in sole possession of second place in the tournament last week.

• LPGA International Crown (South Korea):

• The "Strongest Japan" team, consisting of Miyuu Yamashita, Mao Saigo, Rieko Tokuyama (assumed to be the correct person for 竹田麗央 which is Rio Takea - please confirm the name as a potential clarification), and Ayaka Furue, will participate in the biennial team event beginning on Thursday, the 23rd.

• PGA Tour "Bank of Utah Championship":

• The tournament starts on the 23rd. Takumi Kanaya, Ryo Hisatsune, and Kaito Onishi will compete, with Kanaya aiming for a high finish to secure his tour card.

＜Domestic Related＞

• Japan Golf Tour (JGTO Challenge Tour):

• The ACN Tour "Delight Works JGTO Final," which determines the season's overall champion, is either underway or about to start. Players like Ryota Wakahara are competing for the title and a spot on the Regular Tour.

• PGA Senior Tour:

• News reports cover the start of the "TCP Championship Shimazu GC Cup," including Yuuki Rikimaru taking the lead after the first day.

＜Other＞

• Articles were published featuring Hinako Shibuno, who reflected on the advice from Tatsunori Hara after finishing the domestic tour last week, feeling the significance of the words, "The strong swing is Shibuco's style."

Note: The tournament results are based on information available as of the 22nd, with many events scheduled to start on the 23rd or later.

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

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