【Golf Diary】Sorting Through "Treasures" from Japan Under Rainy Skies! Monday, October 20, 2025

 

| Good morning, golfers!

As forecasted, we started this morning in Kikugawa under a dull, cloudy sky. The high today is expected to be a comfortable 23 degrees Celsius, but unfortunately, rain is expected until just past 7:00 AM. Once the rain stops, the sky should turn cloudy, but with a 50% chance of precipitation, it might be wise to focus on indoor practice or gear maintenance today.

🇯🇵 Unveiling the Newly Arrived Japanese Clubs!

On my end, I started the long-awaited process of organizing our new "treasures" yesterday! These are high-quality used clubs that traveled all the way from Japan, hand-carried to us. We are currently checking the condition of each and every club, preparing them to be passed on to you. Although they are used, they are in truly wonderful condition, a testament to how carefully Japanese golfers take care of their gear.

This shop is dedicated to selecting and introducing these unique and high-quality clubs.

If any clubs or tools catch your eye, such as: "That putter looks interesting..." or "I'd like a closer look at that iron set!" please feel free to send us a message and inquire!

⛳️ Nice Shots Somewhere in the World Today!

Even though it's rainy here, I'm sure the perfect golfing weather is spreading somewhere else in the world! I hope golfers all over the world can truly enjoy golf today. We will also continue our mission to help you find the best clubs to enrich your golfing life.

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Enjoy Golf, everyone! Let's not give up and keep working toward our goals!

☆It was difficult to find news specifically focused on the Japanese golf equipment industry for October 19, 2025. However, information relevant to the industry's situation could be inferred from related market trends, product trends, and recent golf competition news.

Industry and Product Trends (Early 2025 - October)

• Utilization of Technology and AI:

• In golf club design, there is a shift toward scientific approaches based on data, such as AI (Artificial Intelligence)-driven face design and optimized center of gravity placement for distance (e.g., Callaway's ELYTE series).

• In the shaft market, trends include AI-designed personalization and the evolution of multi-material construction.

• Increased Forgiveness (Tolerance):

• Models emphasizing "forgiveness for mishits," which contribute to better scores for amateur golfers (e.g., PING G440 MAX series), are highly regarded in the market and dominate the top sales rankings for drivers and fairway woods.

• Response to Diverse Needs:

• Series successful in meeting various golfer needs—such as maximum forgiveness (MAX), low spin (LST), and draw bias (SFT)—within the same lineup.

• Shaft Trends:

• Professional usage data shows a trend towards heavier shafts (75g or more), a shift to mid-kick point models, and an increase in ultra-low torque models.

• There is also a change in material choice, with an increase in pros adopting graphite iron shafts.

• Overall Market (2025):

• The main outlook for the industry includes an increase in younger players, expansion of the women's golfer market, rising demand for custom-made products, and the promotion of sustainability (eco-friendly products).

• While the impact of the aging population may pose challenges for driving ranges, golf course attendance is analyzed as remaining relatively steady.

Recent Topics (October 19, 2025)

• Tournament Focus:

• The Japan Open Golf Championship concluded, with Naoyuki Kataoka winning.

• Reports on the performance of professional golfers, such as Nasa Hataoka achieving her best finish of the season (2nd place) on the women's tour, are expected to draw attention to their equipment and contracted manufacturers.

• In the putter sales rankings, TaylorMade took the top spot after October, suggesting that the success and equipment choices of professional players can influence sales trends.

☆Based on the golf calendar, Sunday, October 19, 2025, aligns with the final day or the ongoing period of a couple of major events in Philippine golf.

The most relevant information points to the following events:

• ADT Players Championship presented by The R&A

• Dates: October 16 – 19

• This tournament is part of the Asian Development Tour (ADT) and is the final opportunity for both local and international players to qualify for the prestigious "International Series Philippines" held the following week. Therefore, October 19 is the Final Round of this event.

• International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus

• Dates: October 23 – 26

• This highly anticipated Asian Tour event will feature a stellar field, including Major champions and international stars, alongside the best Filipino players, led by Miguel Tabuena. October 19 is in the week leading up to the tournament, meaning news coverage will likely focus on final preparations by the Philippine contingent and the last-minute updates on the field of players.

Specific news on October 19th would therefore primarily cover the final results of the ADT Players Championship and the pre-tournament buzz and information for the International Series Philippines.

☆It is possible that a PGA Tour tournament, the main tour for men's golf in the United States, was held on Sunday, October 19, 2025, but the search results did not reveal any information that directly related to PGA Tour events.

☆The main events in U.S. Women's Golf (LPGA Tour) on October 19, 2025, are as follows:

LPGA Tour - BMW Ladies Championship (Pine Beach GC, South Korea) - Final Round

• Kim Sei-young (South Korea) won the tournament with a score of 24-under par, marking her 13th career tour victory and her first win in five years.

• Nasa Hataoka (Japan) shot a final round of 67 to finish at 20-under par, securing solo 2nd place. This was her best result of the season.

• Other Japanese players' results: Rio Takeda tied for 10th place at 15-under, Saki Baba tied for 19th at 13-under, and Minami Katsu tied for 24th at 12-under.

LPGA Q-Series (Qualifying Tournament) - Second Stage - Final Round

• The Second Stage of the LPGA Q-Series (in Florida), which determines qualification for next season's LPGA Tour, concluded.

• From Japan, Kokona Sakurai and Nika Ito advanced to the Final Stage (to be held in December).

• Kokona Sakurai was co-medalist with a score of 14-under par.

• Nika Ito finished tied for 18th place at 7-under par and secured her spot.

• Meanwhile, players such as Kokoro Sato, Ayaka Sugihara, and Yurika Tanida failed to advance.

☆The golf news from Japan on October 19, 2025, primarily reported on the final results of the domestic men's and women's tours.

【Japan Men's Tour】

• The final round of the Japan Open Golf Championship (Nikko Country Club, Tochigi Prefecture) was held, and Naoyuki Kataoka came back from a seven-shot deficit to defeat Satoshi Hara in a playoff and claim the victory.

• Kataoka earned his second career tour victory, his first major title, and secured spots in next year's Masters and The Open Championship.

• Taisei Shimizu, who started the day with the solo lead, struggled and finished in a tie for 4th at 1-under par.

• Ryo Ishikawa finished in solo 3rd place at 2-under par.

【Japan Women's Tour】

• The final round of the Fujitsu Ladies 2025 (Tokyu Seven Hundred Club, Chiba Prefecture) was held, and Ayaka Kimura won with a total score of 12-under par, finishing four strokes ahead of the runner-up.

• This is Kimura's second career tour victory, her first in three years.

• Hinako Shibuno finished in a tie for 40th at even par.

• Ayaka Furue finished in a tie for 19th at 4-under par.

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

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