⛳️ Golf Diary: Nov. 8 (Sat.) Thoughts on the Unusual 3 AM Study Session & Another Perfect Golf Day!
Good morning, everyone! We have welcomed the morning of Saturday, November 8th.
☀️ Today's Weather in Kikugawa
First, let's check out the weather!
It looks a bit cloudy outside the window, but we expect to see some sunny spells during the day. It looks like we can enjoy a pleasant weekend golf round!
📰 The Importance of "Preparation," Inspired by Yesterday's News
Among the news that was trending in Japan yesterday, one incident made me pause and think, "Huh?"
It was the report that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held an unusual "study session starting at 3 AM" at the official residence for her first Budget Committee appearance since taking office.
While the delay in receiving questions from the opposition party was cited as the cause, tackling preparations starting at 3 AM requires an unimaginable level of concentration and stamina.
This news has sparked various discussions about the "proper way to submit parliamentary questions" and "work-life balance."
Golf is the same; no matter how good your equipment is, preparation and physical condition management (= work-life balance?) dictate your score. Thinking about the PM's midnight preparation, it reminded me that we, too, must not neglect thorough preparation and physical care for our weekend rounds!
🏌️♂️ Non-Stop Arrivals! The Joy of Organizing Used Clubs!
On a personal note, I'm busy organizing the golf clubs that arrived this morning. New clubs arrive every day, and I truly enjoy this task!
At our shop, we carefully hand-carry high-quality, carefully selected used clubs from Japan to deliver them to all of you.
If you have any requests like, "I'm looking for that famous vintage club!" or "I want to know more about this gear!" please feel free to send me a message!
🌏 A Cheer to Golfers Around the World!
Somewhere in the world today, many golfers must be enjoying a perfect day on the course.
I hope you all have the best weekend golf!
[Notice from the Shop]
Our shop's website features many clubs we can confidently recommend.
If you find a club that makes you think, "That's the one!", please hit the "Like" button and share it—it encourages us immensely! Let's all strive to be better golfers!
💌 P.S.: Seeking Hand-Carry Requests!
【Important Announcement】
I will be returning to Legazpi, Philippines, on November 20, 2025.
I plan to hand-carry as many golf clubs as possible on this trip. If you have any requests like "Please buy this for me" or "Could you look for this specific club?", the deadline is approaching, so please message me soon!
🌎 PGA Tour News: Friday, November 7, 2025
The main event in men's professional golf (PGA Tour) on Friday, November 7, 2025, concerned the Second Round of the tournament held in Mexico.
World Wide Technology Championship 2025
📰 Round 2 (Nov. 7) Highlights
Resumption and Intense Top Contention
The rest of the first round was completed early on Nov. 7 after being suspended due to darkness the previous day, followed by the start of the second round.
The second round was also suspended due to darkness, leaving many players unable to finish their holes.
Course Record-Tying Big Scores
Players like Nick Dunlap and Sami Valimaki tied the course record with big scores of "61," provisionally jumping into a tie for the lead.
Dunlap, in particular, is scheduled to participate in the "Dunlop Phoenix" in Japan, drawing significant attention.
Movement of Japanese Players
Takumi Kanaya, Rikuya Hoshino, and other Japanese players were competing. After the first round, Kanaya was provisionally T12, just two strokes behind the leader.
In the second round, Kanaya dropped shots and his provisional ranking fell, signaling a tough battle for the Japanese players to make the cut.
The tournament is a crucial event in the Fall Series, part of the latter half of the PGA Tour season, promising an exciting weekend for players vying for tour cards and FedEx Cup points.
🌸 LPGA Tour News: Friday, November 7, 2025
The main event in women's professional golf (LPGA Tour) on Friday, November 7, 2025, was the Second Round of the co-sanctioned tournament with Japan.
During this time, the LPGA Tour held a co-sanctioned tournament with the Japan Ladies Professional Golf Association (JLPGA), featuring fierce competition between the world's top players and the Japanese contingent.
TOTO Japan Classic 2025
📰 Round 2 (Nov. 7) Highlights
Top US and Japanese Players Tie for the Lead
At the end of Day 2, Japan's ace, Nasa Hataoka, and South Korea's Jiyai Shin, who is close to securing a perpetual seed on the Japanese Women's Tour, were tied for the lead at 11-under par.
This set the stage for an escalating championship battle featuring a luxurious collaboration between Japanese and international players over the weekend.
Japanese Players Climb the Leaderboard
Last year's champion, Miyuu Yamashita, was in sole possession of 3rd place, one stroke back (10-under total), proving that Japan's top players were firmly in the running for the championship.
Akari Sakuma and Ayaka Takahashi were also among the top contenders, raising expectations for the weekend's competition.
Other Notable News
On this day, the JLPGA Final Pro Test concluded domestically, with Aika Ito being the top qualifier, which was widely reported.
The LPGA Tour would head back to the US mainland for the final stretch of the season after the TOTO Japan Classic.
🏆 Japanese Golf News: Friday, November 7, 2025
Friday, November 7, 2025, was a day packed with major news in the Japanese golf world, highlighted by the co-sanctioned Women's Tour event and the conclusion of the Final Pro Test.
Here are the main events summarized:
1. LPGA Co-Sanctioned Event: Top Players Tie for the Lead
TOTO Japan Classic 2025 (Day 2)
Location: Seta Golf Course North Course (Otsu, Shiga)
Round 2 Status: Japan's ace, Nasa Hataoka, shot a "68" to maintain a tie for the lead at 11-under par. She was joined by South Korea's veteran, Jiyai Shin, who shot a "67," setting up a tie for the lead heading into the weekend.
Japanese Performance: Last year's champion, Miyuu Yamashita, was in solo 3rd place at 10-under, just one shot behind. Akari Sakuma (top of the Annual Point Ranking), Ai Suzuki, and Ayaka Takahashi all shot well to share 4th place at 9-under.
2. JLPGA Final Pro Test: Breaking Through the Narrow 2.9% Gate
2025 JLPGA Final Pro Test (Final Day)
Location: JFE Setonaikai Golf Club (Kasai, Okayama)
Results: In a fierce competition with a passing rate of just 2.9% (22 qualifiers), current high school student Aika Ito achieved the top score. The four-day test concluded, featuring stories of tears and joy for many players.
3. Japan Men's Tour (JGTO): Rising Young Talent Shines
ACN Championship 2025 (Day 2)
Status: Yuta Sugiura took the sole lead after the day's round.
Notable: Junior high school student and youngest professional, Kinjiro Kato (15 years, 185 days old), achieved the youngest-ever cut made in a Regular Tour event, creating a significant buzz.
November 7, 2025, was a highly eventful day, featuring both a women's championship battle and the emergence of future stars from the Pro Test.
📰 Japanese Golf Gear Industry News: Friday, November 7, 2025
Friday, November 7, 2025, was a day rich in gear news for the Japanese golf equipment industry, marked by the concentrated debut and information release of new products, particularly from the country's largest manufacturer.
1. Dunlop (Sumitomo Rubber Industries): Concentrated Debut of New Golf Balls
Dunlop Sports Marketing, the largest domestic manufacturer, announced and released several new golf ball products on this day.
"XXIO HYPER RD" Ball Debuts
Feature: A premium distance ball developed for users of XXIO clubs, based on the concept of "Fly × Stop × Soft."
Context: The exceptional match with the "XXIO 14" series of clubs, scheduled for release in late November, was emphasized.
"ROYAL MAXFLI" 2025 Model Debuts
Feature: A modern technological revival of the legendary wound ball that dominated the 1980s. It was released to appeal to golfers seeking the ultimate soft feel.
2. Dunlop: The Full Picture of the "XXIO 14" Series Revealed
Further details were released regarding the "XXIO 14 (Fourteen)" series, which celebrates its 25th anniversary and whose information had been partially released the previous day.
Key Focus: "Explosive Distance": In addition to the conventional "ease of use," it was emphasized that the series is pursuing a "distance" comparable to overseas brands by adopting the world's first new material, "VR-Titanium."
Announcement of Caddy Bags: Ahead of the club launch (November 22), the new lineup of coordinated caddy bags—including Pro Replica, ultra-lightweight, and Ladies' models—was detailed.
3. Information on Limited Edition Putters from Overseas Brands (Japan Pre-release)
SeeMore Putters: The Japanese distributor for the American putter brand "SeeMore" announced that the limited putters, 'Private Reserve SBx / SKx', which boast "complete zero torque," would have a Japan-exclusive pre-release on November 24th.
This day saw Dunlop, which holds an overwhelming share of the domestic golf equipment market, kickstarting a major wave of new products with an eye on the year-end sales season and the following golf season.
Thank you very much for reading to the end.
(This text was checked and researched using Google Gemini.)
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