⛳️ Legazpi Golf Diary: Expectation Under Cloudy Skies and Global Moves – Sunday, November 23, 2025

 

Good morning, everyone!

Unfortunately, the sky over Legazpi City, Philippines, is a bit dull and cloudy this morning.

🏌️ Today's Legazpi Weather Forecast and Impact on Your Round

The forecast today suggests a high of 30°C, promising a humid day. What's a little worrying is the rain forecast:

• Rain Probability: 61%

• Time for Showers: Around 8:00 AM until just after 10:00 AM

If you have an early start, you might need your rain gear right around the middle of your round. But the air after a sudden shower is absolutely refreshing! Conquering the greens after the rain is one of golf's great pleasures!

🌏 Bright News for the Philippines and the Global Economy

Speaking of news, there was some bright news yesterday!

At the ministerial meeting for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP/TPPA), the Philippines, along with Uruguay and Costa Rica, showed progress toward accession. This invigorated economic movement is sure to positively affect sports and leisure, including golf. We look forward to the Philippines' future growth!

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⛳️ Philippines Golf News: Saturday, November 22, 2025

Around November 22, 2025, activities for the annual final professional tournaments were ramping up in the Philippines golf scene.

1. 🏆 Headliner! Match Play Invitational Field Decided

In the premier professional tour, the Philippine Golf Tour (PGT), the field for the season-ending invitational was finalized.

• Tournament Name: ICTSI The Country Club Match Play Invitational

• Format: The top 32 players who performed well throughout the season will compete for the season title in a one-on-one match play format, rather than stroke play.

• News Focus:

• This day marked the confirmation of the field and the announcement of the tournament brackets.

• Angelo Que, the Season's Money Leader (OOM) No. 1, was reported to be aiming for the win and scheduled to face his former national teammate, Gerard Rosales, in the first round.

• The tournament was set to begin on Tuesday, November 25, at The Country Club (TCC) in Laguna.

2. 🌟 Junior Golf Tournament Finale

The final leg of the tournament serving as a gateway for young golfers was also held.

• Tournament Name: SuperKids Tour Finale

• Schedule: Final leg on Saturday, November 22, and Grand Final on Sunday, November 23.

• Venue: Luisita Golf and Country Club, Tarlac.

• Details: Promising young players from across the country participated, and this Saturday, in particular, was a crucial stage for advancing to the final round.

3. Other Information

• Asian Tour Schedule:

• This date (11/22) was after the "Smart Infinity Philippine Open" of the Asian Tour was held in late January. The official Asian Tour schedule for this period focused on tournaments in other countries (e.g., Saudi International), with the domestic PGT taking center stage.

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⭐︎ US Men's Golf News: Saturday, November 22, 2025

The main event in US Men's Golf (PGA Tour) on Saturday, November 22, 2025, was the ongoing The RSM Classic.

This tournament serves as the final event of the PGA Tour's Fall Series.

🇺🇸 Key Events on Saturday, November 22, 2025

1. The RSM Classic – Round 3

• Tournament Name: The RSM Classic

• Dates: Thursday, November 20 to Sunday, November 23, 2025

• Venue: Sea Island Golf Club, Georgia

• Event: The Third Round of the tournament was held on Saturday, November 22.

This tournament holds great importance as the conclusion of the FedExCup Fall Series, where many players compete to secure their cards and rankings for the following season.

2. Takumi Kanaya Misses Cut in Season Finale

Among the Japanese players, Takumi Kanaya, who was competing in The RSM Classic, was reported to have missed the cut as of Saturday, November 22.

• Kanaya was aiming for a strong finish in the Fall Series finale but was unable to advance past the cut, concluding his 2025 season.

🏌️ Other Related Information (Reference)

• PGA Tour Champions (Seniors):

• The Iwasaki Hakusui Senior Golf Tournament was held during this period (November 21–23).

• LPGA Tour (Women's):

• The season-ending CME Group Tour Championship of the US Women's Tour was also held on the same dates (November 20–23), with the Third Round in progress on Saturday, November 22.

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⭐︎ US Women's Golf News: Saturday, November 22, 2025

The most significant event in US Women's Golf (LPGA Tour) on Saturday, November 22, 2025, was the Third Round of the season-ending "CME Group Tour Championship".

This is an elite tournament contested by only the top 60 players in the annual points ranking, with the winner claiming the Player of the Year title and an enormous top prize (4 million USD, over 600 million JPY).

🇺🇸 Key Events on Saturday, November 22, 2025

1. CME Group Tour Championship: Round 3 Results

• Tournament Name: CME Group Tour Championship

• Venue: Tiburón GC Gold Course, Florida

• Event: The Third Round (after 54 holes) was completed.

Rank	Player	Country	Total Score	Margin
1st	Jino Titikul	Thailand	-22	Clear Lead
T-2nd	Nelly Korda	USA	-16	6 strokes
T-2nd	Pajaree Anannarukarn	Thailand	-16	6 strokes
4th	Sei Young Kim	Korea	-15	7 strokes

2. Japanese Players' Performance and Annual Titles

A record eight Japanese players were competing on this day, making it a crucial day for the season-long title races.

• Nasa Hataoka:

• Starting the day in a tie for 3rd, she failed to improve with a "71" and fell back to T-9th at 11-under par overall.

• While the gap to the leader widened significantly, she aimed for a high finish on the final day.

• Rio Takeda, Aoi Iwai:

• Takeda shot a "68" and Iwai shot a "67" for excellent scores, making a big jump up the leaderboard to T-9th at 11-under par overall, the same score as Hataoka.

• Miyuu Yamashita:

• She had a chance to win the Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year titles with a victory, but a "71" failed to improve her score, dropping her to T-36th at 6-under par.

• The race for the Player of the Year title swung heavily in favor of the clear leader, Jino Titikul (Thailand).

As a result, Titikul was poised to win both the tournament for the second consecutive year and secure her first Player of the Year title.

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⭐︎ Japan Golf News: Saturday, November 22, 2025

On Saturday, November 22, 2025, major movements occurred in the Japanese golf world as the Third Rounds of important domestic and international tournaments were underway.

🏌️‍♂️ Japan Men's Tour (JGTO)

The Third Round of the season-ending "Dunlop Phoenix Tournament" was held in Miyazaki Prefecture.

• Leaderboard:

• 40-year-old Yosuke Tsukada shot a "67" on the day to reach 10-under par overall, taking the solo lead.

• Neil Shipley (New Zealand) and Sang-hee Lee (Korea) followed in T-2nd at 8-under par.

• Hideki Matsuyama:

• Hideki Matsuyama, competing from the US Tour, moved up to T-8th at 5-under par. He was 5 shots behind the leader heading into the final day and expressed his determination to "try to come from behind."

• Ryo Ishikawa:

• Ryo Ishikawa dropped shots late in his round, falling back to T-19th at 3-under par.

🏌️‍♀️ Japan Women's Tour (JLPGA)

The Third Round of the "Daio Paper Elleair Ladies Open", a key event leading up to the season finale, was held.

• Leader:

• Chai-yen Wu (Taiwan) carded the day's best score of "66" to take the solo lead at 11-under par, putting her in position for her first tour win.

• Japanese Players:

• Ai Kido was two strokes back in 2nd place at 9-under par.

• Akari Sakuma, who secured the Annual Queen title (Mercedes Ranking No. 1) the previous day, followed in T-3rd at 8-under par.

👴 Japan Senior Tour (PGA Senior)

The Second Round of the Senior Tour's season finale, the "Iwasaki Hakusui Senior Golf Tournament," took place.

• Leaderboard:

• Tadashi Ijima had a furious birdie run on the back nine, recording a "64" close to the course record. He dramatically moved up to a tie for the lead at 9-under par with Masahiro Miyamoto.

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⭐︎ Japan Golf Equipment Industry News: As of November 22, 2025

As of November 22, 2025, the Japanese golf equipment industry was marked by product announcements for the year-end sales season and the next season, along with initiatives addressing environmental issues.

Here are the main news items from this period:

1. 🌍 Focus on Sustainability and New Materials

News of technology development focused on environmental considerations was released by major Japanese manufacturers.

• Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRIXON):

• The company announced the development of the "SRIXON Z-STAR＋e80", a golf ball that achieves an 82% sustainable raw material ratio, signifying a major leap in environmentally-friendly golf ball technology.

• This eco-friendly ball was displayed at the SDGs booth during the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament held at the time.

• This represents a significant move, symbolizing the industry-wide trend toward environmental consideration.

2. 👟 New Product Launches: Shoes and Measuring Devices

November saw the continuous introduction of new products, including shoes and distance measuring devices, into the market.

• FootJoy:

• The new spikeless shoe, "DRYJOYS PRO," was released on November 14. Its "VersaTrax XT" outsole, which provides strong grip despite being spikeless, attracted significant attention.

• Bushnell:

• The new laser rangefinder model, the "Pinseeker Pro XM Jolt," was released on November 11, with pre-orders accepted on the official online store.

• YONEX:

• The new golf shoe, "Power Cushion Sonicage 2," was scheduled for release in late November.

3. 🎯 Driver Market Trends

Reports on the driver market during this period highlighted the performance of existing and new models.

• PING's Dominance:

• PING's 'G440 MAX,' used by winners on the women's tour, continued to top the driver sales rankings, confirming its strong popularity in the market.

• TaylorMade, XXIO Moves:

• TaylorMade issued press releases leveraging the success of its professionals on tour and launched collaborative collections with different industries.

• Dunlop's "XXIO 14 (Fourteen)" series, including drivers, irons, and ladies' models, was announced in early November and became a central topic of discussion in the market.

4. 👚 Apparel and Fashion Expansion

• Heal Creek:

• The golf apparel brand Heal Creek began a nationwide launch of its Korean-planned collection, the "Heal Creek International Line," starting November 20. This move aimed to capture inbound demand and reach new customer segments.

5. 🤝 Corporate and Player Endorsements

• Taiheiyo Club:

• News was reported of the Taiheiyo Club signing a sponsorship deal with promising amateur golfer Rintaro Nakano. This movement concerning the turning professional and support of young prospects was also noted in the industry.

Thank you very much for reading to the end.

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

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