⛳️ Golf Diary in Kikugawa: "Regional Revitalization 2.0" under the Blue Sky, and Departure to Legazpi! 🌞 Good Morning from Kikugawa, November 12 (Wed)!

 

Good morning! The weather forecast for Kikugawa, Shizuoka, this morning is a refreshing clear sky, followed by cloudiness. The chance of rain is a wonderful 0%! Opening the window, I'm greeted by a pleasant blue sky. The maximum temperature is expected to climb to 17℃ (about 63°F), making it a perfect day for laundry. Light clothes will dry in no time!

Looking at the blue sky, I can't help but imagine that some golf course somewhere must be in perfect playing condition today!

🇯🇵 Deep Dive News: The Future of Japan Changing with "Regional Revitalization 2.0"

Now, what caught my attention in Japan yesterday was the establishment of the "Regional Future Strategy Headquarters".

This new organization, approved by the Cabinet on November 11th and headed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, succeeds the "New Local Economy and Living Environment Creation Headquarters" of the Cabinet Secretariat.

The key phrase is "Regional Revitalization 2.0". It aims to implement adaptation measures in areas facing population decline and aging, so that these regions can continue to achieve economic growth and maintain social functions even with a shrinking population size.

• Policy reinforcement to make regions "chosen" by young people and women.

• Expansion of local industries and development based on regional characteristics.

• Establishment of a new relationship between urban and rural areas.

Living abroad, I am personally very interested in the revitalization of Japan's local regions. I'll be keeping a close eye on what kind of large-scale measures this "Regional Revitalization 2.0" will produce in the future!

✈️ To All Golfers: Hand-Carrying Japan's Masterpieces

Somewhere in the world, someone is making a Nice Shot today! I hope all of you also have a wonderful day of golf!

In my shop, I carefully select and sell high-quality pre-owned clubs from Japan, bringing them to you via hand-carry. My wish is to deliver these "masterpieces," packed with Japanese technology, to golfers overseas!

Please do check out the clubs we handle on this website. If you like what you see, please hit the "Like!" button and share it with your fellow golfers!

To all golfers, Enjoy Golf today!

📣 P.S.: Announcement of Return to Legazpi & Calling for Club Requests!

【Personal but Important Announcement!】

I will finally be returning to Legazpi on November 20, 2025! Once again, I hope to hand-carry as many "treasures (golf clubs)" as possible.

If you have any requests, such as, "I want this model from this manufacturer!" or "I'm looking for a pre-owned club with these specs!", please feel free to send me a message! I would be happy to help enhance your golf life.

Stay tuned for the next update!

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⛳️ Philippines Golf News Flash! (As of November 11, 2025)

Thank you for your inquiry! Here is the information on the main events in the Philippines golf scene as of Monday, November 11, 2025.

November 11 is often an off-day or non-tournament day, but the information below focuses on surrounding events and tournaments from the local Philippine Golf Tour (PGT) and the National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP).

🇵🇭 Key Philippine Golf Events in November 2025 (Including surrounding dates)

As of November 11, 2025, the following professional and amateur tournaments are primarily scheduled in the Philippines:

1. Southeast Asian Amateur Golf Team Championships (SEAAGC)

• Tournament Name: 2025 Southeast Asian Amateur Golf Team Championships

• Dates: November 11 (Tue) – November 14 (Fri), 2025

• Venue: Luisita Golf & Country Club

• Overview: November 11 is precisely the opening day of this championship. Top amateur players from Southeast Asian nations gather at the prestigious Luisita GC to compete for team glory.

2. ICTSI Valley Golf Challenge (PGT)

• Tournament Name: 2025 ICTSI VALLEY GOLF CHALLENGE

• Dates: November 18 (Tue) – November 21 (Fri), 2025

• Venue: Valley Golf and Country Club

• Overview: November 11 is currently the preparation period for this tournament. It is one of the important events capping the Philippine Golf Tour (PGT) season, featuring the country's top professionals.

3. ICTSI South Pacific Classic (PGT)

• Tournament Name: 2025 ICTSI South Pacific Classic

• Dates: October 28 (Tue) – October 31 (Fri), 2025

• Overview: The event is already concluded as of November 11, but the latest results from the PGT are still a focus.

📝 Other Related Information

• ICTSI Philippine Golf Tour (PGT): As of November 11, players like Angelo Que are positioned high in the PGT Order of Merit, signaling an intense battle as the season nears its end.

• International Series Philippines: An International Series event, co-sanctioned by the Japan Golf Tour Organization (JGTO) and the Asian Tour, is scheduled for November 2025. (However, news on November 11 was focused on results from a different international series.)

November 11 marks the first day of the major international amateur event, the "Southeast Asian Amateur Golf Team Championships."

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🇺🇸 US Men's Golf · PGA Tour Information (November 11, 2025)

The most notable events in the US Men's Golf world, particularly concerning the PGA Tour, on Monday, November 11, 2025, are presented below.

Due to the Eastern Time Zone date, the main news revolves around the results of the tournament that concluded on Sunday, November 10, and the related updates to the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR).

🏆 Focus on the Winner and World Ranking Changes!

1. Ben Griffin Achieves Third Season Victory and Substantial OWGR Jump

The results of the PGA Tour tournament, the "World Wide Technology Championship," which concluded on Sunday, November 10, and the subsequent release of the world rankings, became a major topic.

• Tournament Result:

• Winner: Ben Griffin shot a final-round "63" to claim his third victory of the season with an astonishing score of 29-under par.

• Japanese Player Result: Ryo Hisatsune improved his score with a final-round "65," finishing T-40 at 15-under par.

• World Ranking (Released November 11):

• Following the win, Ben Griffin made a significant leap in the OWGR, ranking 9th. This marks a career-best ranking for him, who started the year at 68th.

• The top three in the rankings remained unchanged: Scottie Scheffler (1st), Rory McIlroy (2nd), and Xander Schauffele (3rd).

2. Takumi Kanaya's Status in the FedExCup Standings Remains Precarious

• The battle for tour cards (top 125 ranking) is intensifying in the final stages of the PGA Tour's FedExCup Fall Series.

• Takumi Kanaya has slipped to around 120th in the points ranking at this time, making a comeback in the remaining few tournaments the focus of his push to secure his card.

3. Gear Talk: Ben Griffin's Putter Change

• PGA Tour official news highlighted an analysis of Ben Griffin's switch to a new mallet-style putter, which contributed to his victory at the World Wide Technology Championship. The change in gear leading to excellent results is also drawing attention.

November 11's hottest topic was Ben Griffin's third victory and the subsequent rise in his world ranking.

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🇺🇸 US Women's Golf · LPGA Tour Information (November 11, 2025)

The US Women's Golf world on Monday, November 11, 2025, was largely dominated by the results of the LPGA co-sanctioned tournament held in Japan the previous weekend, with significant focus on the major changes in the World Ranking.

🏆 TOTO Japan Classic Results Shake Up the World!

The release of the Women's World Golf Ranking on the 11th, following the conclusion of the LPGA co-sanctioned "TOTO Japan Classic" on Sunday, November 10, became the biggest topic.

1. Nasa Hataoka's First Win in 3.5 Years Sees Rank Soar

• Tournament Result:

• Winner: Nasa Hataoka secured her 7th career LPGA Tour victory after a playoff, following the cancellation of the final round due to inclement weather. This was her first win in three and a half years.

• World Ranking (Released November 11):

• The win propelled Hataoka's ranking significantly from 32nd to 25th.

2. Miyuu Yamashita Achieves Historic First for Japan! Enters World Top 3

• Miyuu Yamashita, who finished 3rd alone at the TOTO Japan Classic, climbed from 4th place the previous week to a career-high 3rd in the rankings.

• This marks a historic milestone as the first Japanese player ever to reach the top 3 of the Women's World Golf Ranking, garnering significant news coverage in the US golf world.

• The top two spots remained unchanged: Celine Boutier (1st, Thailand) and Nelly Korda (2nd, USA).

3. Heated Race for Final Tournament Spot and Tour Cards

• The LPGA Tour is nearing the end of the season, and the race for spots in the season-ending "CME Group Tour Championship" (for the top 60 players) is intensifying.

• The battle for tour cards is also heating up, with Japanese players like Hinako Shibuno and Yuna Nishimura being reported as aiming for a comeback to secure their cards in the upcoming Florida tournaments.

November 11 was a day highlighting the success of Japanese players, with Hataoka's comeback win and Yamashita's historic entry into the World Top 3.

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🇯🇵 Japan Golf News Highlights (Monday, November 11, 2025)

Monday, November 11, 2025, was dominated by major news in the Japanese golf world: significant world ranking changes following the weekend's women's tournament, and exciting news surrounding the domestic men's tour set to open next week.

🏌️‍♂️ Domestic Men's Tour (JGTO) Focus Topics

1. Rintaro Nakano Announces Professional Turn!

Rintaro Nakano (22) from the Waseda University Golf Team officially announced his turn to professional golfer on his birthday.

• Sponsorship: On the same day, a sponsorship agreement with Taiheiyo Club was also announced.

• Pro Debut: Nakano's professional debut will be at the major domestic men's tournament, the "Mitsui Sumitomo VISA Taiheiyo Masters," held in Shizuoka starting this Thursday, November 13.

2. Mitsui Sumitomo VISA Taiheiyo Masters Pairings Announced

The pairings for the first round of this week's "Mitsui Sumitomo VISA Taiheiyo Masters" were announced on the 11th.

• Featured Group: Ryo Ishikawa, aiming for his 4th win and a consecutive victory at the tournament, will be paired with the current Order of Merit leader Ryuuken Shogenji, and the pro debutante Rintaro Nakano—a highly talked-about grouping.

• Hideki Matsuyama: It was also announced that Hideki Matsuyama will participate in the "Dunlop Phoenix Tournament" next week, delighting Japanese fans.

⛳️ Domestic Women's Tour (JLPGA) Focus Topics

The Women's World Golf Ranking was updated following the co-sanctioned TOTO Japan Classic held the previous week, creating major news.

1. Miyuu Yamashita Achieves Japanese First! Climbs to World Rank 3

• Miyuu Yamashita, who finished 3rd alone at the TOTO Japan Classic, climbed to a career-high 3rd in the Women's World Golf Ranking.

• This is a historic achievement as the first Japanese player ever to reach the top 3 of the Women's World Golf Ranking.

2. Nasa Hataoka Also Jumps Significantly in Ranking

• Nasa Hataoka, who claimed her 7th career LPGA Tour victory in 3.5 years at the TOTO Japan Classic, saw her ranking rise from 32nd to 25th.

3. Voices of Newly Qualified Female Pros

• Comments from players who recently passed the Women's Professional Qualification Test have been widely reported. The enthusiasm of rookies who overcame the rigorous battle, particularly Moka Chida and Shioa Yokoyama, has attracted attention.

November 11 was a day marked by bright news for Japanese golf, with a young male player turning pro and a historic achievement by Miyuu Yamashita in the women's rankings.

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🛍️ November 11, 2025: Noteworthy News in Japan's Golf Equipment Industry

Here is a summary of the hot news and market trends in Japan's golf equipment and supplies industry as of November 11, 2025.

This period is dominated by the launch rush of new flagship products from major brands, timed for the year-end sales and the upcoming golf season.

1. 🥇 Clubs & Gear: New Products from Flagship Brands Arriving Back-to-Back!

Entering November, information on next-generation models from leading brands in the Japanese golf equipment market has been released or launched.

• 【XXIO】

• The announcement and pre-order for the next-generation models of the long-standing popular series, "XXIO 14 (Fourteen)" and "XXIO 14+ (Fourteen Plus)," have begun.

• The fairway woods and irons, in particular, are reported to achieve even greater distance thanks to the latest low-center-of-gravity design and the proprietary "REBOUND FRAME" technology. Some products are scheduled for release on November 22, building anticipation.

• 【Odyssey】

• The new "Square 2 Square TRI-HOT" putter, a continuation of the popular zero-torque "Square 2 Square" series, was released on November 7. It is drawing attention as a model that pursues ease of alignment and swinging.

• 【Laser Rangefinders: Bushnell】

• Bushnell Golf, a high-end golf rangefinder brand, released the compact model "PinSeeker Pro XM Jolt" on November 11 (Tuesday), featuring the first-ever Red/Green OLED display. It is being talked about as a new product with improved visibility due to high contrast.

2. 👗 Apparel & Accessories: Increased Cross-Industry Collaborations

Collaborations with different industries are gaining attention, particularly among golf apparel brands with high fashion appeal.

• 【Pearly Gates × Feiler】

• The first-ever collaboration product, Liebe with PEARLY GATES, between the popular golf apparel brand PEARLY GATES and the German chenille weaving brand FEILER, is scheduled for release on November 27 (Thursday) and is highly anticipated, especially among female golfers.

• 【Golf Gloves】

• A new natural leather model was announced for the popular ErgoGrip golf glove series by Matsuoka, a company with 68 years of history. It enhances the ultimate fit with the feel and durability of natural leather.

3. 📊 Market Trends

• The overall golf equipment market is projected to achieve a year-on-year increase in 2024 (estimated, based on an August survey), indicating the continuation of the golf boom since the pandemic.

• Conversely, the indoor golf and practice range market faces changing user demographics and intensifying competition due to the effects of the declining birthrate and aging population. However, the number of rounds played at golf courses remains solid, suggesting that core golfers continue to be highly motivated to invest in equipment.

This period is especially rich with new product information.

Thank you very much for reading to the end.

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

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