⛳️ Golf Diary: Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics & Perfect Golf Weather! Sunday, November 16, 2025
Good morning, everyone!
Here in Kikugawa today, we woke up to a wonderfully clear, sunny sky! ☀️ A brilliant blue expanse is stretching outside my window.
The forecast predicts a 0% chance of rain—that’s right, zero! And with a high of 19℃, the weather is expected to be incredibly pleasant. No need to worry about umbrellas at all! It looks like we're in for a refreshing day.
🕊️ Yesterday's Inspiration: The Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics Opening!
Speaking of big news, yesterday's highlight on November 15th was undoubtedly the Opening Ceremony of the 25th Summer Deaflympics, Tokyo 2025!
The ceremony was attended by Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince and Crown Princess Akishino, Her Imperial Highness Princess Kako, and His Imperial Highness Prince Hisahito, with Prime Minister Takaichi also present in Tokyo.
In her address, Prime Minister Takaichi powerfully praised the athletes for their passion and devotion, stemming from the immense effort they poured into preparing for this day. She also emphasized the importance of the philosophy of an inclusive society and the promotion of policies related to sign language. It was a truly moving message that transcended sports. We are all eagerly looking forward to seeing the athletes from around the world compete!
🏌️♂️ Enjoy Golf Around the World Today!
On this beautiful Sunday, I'm sure the best golfing weather is unfolding somewhere in the world!
To everyone out there enjoying their weekend round, I sincerely hope you hit an endless stream of nice shots! Go refresh yourselves amidst nature.
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【P.S. On a personal note...】
Thank you always for your support! I will actually be returning to Legazpi on November 20th.
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🇵🇭 ☆Philippines Golf News☆: Big Events in Succession!
Here is the main event information for the golf scene in the Philippines as of November 15, 2025.
November 15th saw the culmination of major tournaments and notable events held within the Philippines.
1. 🏅 Major International Tournament Held (or Concluded)
The year 2025 featured a highly anticipated international tournament in the Philippines.
International Series Philippines 2025
Timeframe: A major Asian Tour event held (or scheduled to be held) around October 2025.
Highlights: This was one of the elevated Asian Tour events supported by LIV Golf (with a $\$2$ million prize purse). World-class stars, including Major champions like Dustin Johnson and Patrick Reed, participated, creating a huge buzz across the Philippines.
It was also reported that the top Filipino professional, Miguel Tabuena, secured an overwhelming victory at his home event.
Although the tournament had already concluded by November 15th, its impact and results remained major news in the golf world.
2. 🏆 Domestic Amateur & Charity Events
Events held directly on November 15, 2025, or garnering attention around this time, include:
Samahang Plaridel Golf 2025
Date: Wednesday, November 26th
Location: Villamor Golf Course (Pasay City)
Highlights: Featuring luxurious hole-in-one prizes (GWM Cannon LUX pickup, Jetour Ice Cream EV, scooters, etc.), this event is held as a fundraising activity by the Samahang Plaridel (Association of Filipino Journalists). News of this tournament was reported on November 15th.
3. 📅 Other Key Events by the National Golf Association
Based on the annual schedule of the National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP), key tournaments scheduled around November were in the spotlight.
2025 Southeast Asian Amateur Golf Team Championships
Timeframe: November 11th to 14th (November 15th being immediately after the closing)
Location: Luisita Golf & Country Club
🇺🇸 ☆US Men's Golf◇Main Events on Saturday, November 15, 2025
November 15th (Saturday) was during the latter stages of the PGA Tour's "Fall Swing," with several tournaments in progress. The main focus on the PGA Tour was the round results of the following tournament:
1. ⛳️ Butterfield Bermuda Championship
November 15th was the 2nd or 3rd round of this tournament.
Overview: One of the regular PGA Tour events held during the season-ending Fall Swing.
Key Focus: Winning this event grants exemption into major tournaments the following year, including "The Sentry" and the Masters, making it a crucial tournament, especially for mid-tier and younger players.
2. 🌍 Major Related Tour Events
While not a PGA Tour event, a highly watched tournament on an affiliated tour was taking place globally.
DP World Tour Championship
Tour: DP World Tour (European Tour)
Dates: November 13th to 16th
Key Focus: This is the season-ending final to determine the European Tour's Player of the Year, featuring only top world-ranked players and those high on the season-long points list. November 15th was the 3rd round of the tournament.
3. 📰 Other (Golf Topics)
News related to future PGA Tour events was also gaining traction.
Information regarding the PGA Tour's opening event in January of the following year, such as "The Sentry 2025," was starting to draw attention around this time.
🇺🇸 ☆US Women's Golf◇Main Events on Saturday, November 15, 2025
November 15th (Saturday) was a crucial weekend at the tail end of the LPGA Tour's regular season. The main focus was on the ongoing "The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican."
1. 🏆 Tournament Information: The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican
Tournament Name: The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican
Location: Pelican Golf Club (Florida, USA)
Dates: November 13th to 16th (Local Time)
Status on Nov 15th: The 3rd round of the tournament was in progress.
This tournament was the final event of the LPGA Tour's regular season, drawing significant attention for the following reasons:
🔹 The Ticket to the Following Week's CME Group Tour Championship
The top 60 players in the CME Globe Points Ranking after this tournament would qualify for the season-ending "CME Group Tour Championship" (an ultra-major tournament with an $\$11$ million purse). This led to fierce competition among players near the cut line.
🔹 Performance of Japanese Players and Card Status
Seven Japanese players advanced to the final rounds.
Yuna Nishimura marked a "67" in the 3rd round, climbing into the top 10 and challenging for the lead.
On the other hand, Hinako Shibuno regrettably missed the cut, making it highly likely that she would not secure a full annual card (top 80 in CME Globe Points Ranking) and would need to participate in the Q-Series to retain playing status, which shocked fans.
🔹 Special Participant
Kai Trump, the amateur granddaughter of President Donald Trump, made her LPGA Tour debut on a sponsor exemption. Though she missed the cut, her participation became a major news topic.
🇯🇵 ☆Japan Golf News◇Saturday, November 15, 2025
The Japanese golf scene on November 15th (Saturday) saw significant developments with the final rounds of major tour events underway for both men and women. The biggest focus was on the performance of young players and the crucial scores impacting the prize money rankings.
1. 🏆 Japan Men's Tour: Mitsui Sumitomo VISA Taiheiyo Masters (3rd Round)
Tournament Name: Mitsui Sumitomo VISA Taiheiyo Masters
Location: Taiheiyo Club Gotemba Course (Shizuoka)
🔹 Key Players and Scores
Kudai Kaneko Maintains Solo Lead: Kudai Kaneko, a 23-year-old, delivered an impressive charge with a bogey-free "63," building a substantial 5-stroke lead at 15-under par heading into the final day, setting him up for a second Tour victory.
Battle for 2nd: Tied for second at 10-under par were players like Satoshi Kodaira, Ryumu Horikawa, and South Korea's Lee Sang-hee.
Ryo Ishikawa: Defending champion Ryo Ishikawa struggled, sitting at 46th place at 1-over par.
2. 👑 Japan Women's Tour: Ito En Ladies Golf Tournament (2nd Round)
Tournament Name: Ito En Ladies Golf Tournament
Location: Great Island Club (Chiba)
🔹 Key Players and Scores
Saki Nagamine Takes Solo Lead: Saki Nagamine, aiming for her second win of the season, shot a "67" to take the solo lead at 11-under par.
Intense Race for the Player of the Year: Tied for second at 10-under par (just one stroke back) were Akari Sagae, who could secure the Player of the Year title with a victory, alongside Ayako Kimura and Asuka Kashiwabara, making the final day highly competitive.
Ayako Kimura Achieves a Hole-in-One: Ayako Kimura scored a spectacular hole-in-one on the 2nd hole during the 2nd round.
3. 🥇 Step Up Tour: Veteran Secures Victory
Tournament Name: Yamaguchi Shunan Ladies Cup (Step Up Tour)
Result: The 42-year-old veteran, Megumi Shimokawa, won with a score of 9-under par, securing her second Step Up Tour victory in two years.
🇯🇵 ☆Japan Golf Equipment Industry News as of November 15, 2025
Around November 15th, 2025, the Japanese golf equipment and apparel industry saw major developments, particularly regarding new product announcements and releases. This period is typically when manufacturers unveil their flagship models and innovative technology in preparation for the year-end shopping season and the start of the next golf season.
1. 🚀 Full Launch of the Flagship "XXIO 14" Series
The news concerning the next-generation model of Sumitomo Rubber Industries’ (Dunlop) flagship brand, "XXIO," was the biggest topic in the industry.
"XXIO 14 (Fourteen)" Series Announcement & Release
Timeframe: Announced in early November, with sales scheduled to start from November 22nd.
Features: Utilizing the world's first "VR-Titanium" new material and a proprietary "ULTiFLEX" structure, the series pursues "powerful distance" with a lineup including drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, and irons.
Relatedly, XXIO caddy bags and classic blade putters were also released simultaneously, with a full-scale promotional campaign underway.
2. 🤖 Evolution of AI-Equipped Golf Navigation
Significant advancements were also observed in high-tech equipment designed to help golfers improve their scores.
Voice Caddie Watch-Type Golf GPS "T12 Pro" Released
Timeframe: Released on November 12th.
Features: Dubbed an “AI Caddie,” it goes beyond traditional distance measurement with an AI-powered "Dual Pointing" function that suggests the optimal direction to aim, supporting the golfer from the tee shot to the putt.
3. 🎯 Market Trends for Noteworthy Clubs and Shafts
Fourteen's Soft Iron Irons "TB-3" Starts Strong
Fourteen's new soft iron forged irons, "TB-3," which have also seen success on the Tour, were reported to have made a strong start in the market's iron sales rankings.
ONOFF Shaft Renewal
Globeride's ONOFF brand launched renewed lightweight shafts, the 'LABOSPEC SHAFT HASHIRI30/TATAKI30,' on November 13th. These shafts are noted for being ultra-lightweight (in the 30-gram range) while maintaining high performance.
4. 👚 Apparel and Accessories Collaborations
PEARLY GATES × FEILER Collaboration
A special collaboration design between the popular golf apparel brand "Pearly Gates" and the long-established German brand "FEILER" was announced for release on November 27th, generating buzz in the apparel and accessory sector.
EA7 Emporio Armani Golf Wear
EA7 Emporio Armani unveiled its latest golf wear for the 2025 Autumn/Winter season, proposing a sophisticated golf style that combines functionality and fashion.
This period sees a high volume of diverse new products entering the market, especially clubs with the latest technology, smart devices, and fashionable apparel, which stimulates consumer interest both in physical golf stores and on e-commerce sites.
Thank you very much for reading to the end.
(This text was checked and researched using Google Gemini.)
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