🇵🇭 Legazpi Golf Diary: New Life Officially Kicks Off! Japanese Clubs Have Arrived! 📦✨ 📅 Saturday, November 22, 2025
Good morning! Greetings from Legazpi, Philippines.
Today's forecast for Legazpi City is generally cloudy. With a 64% chance of rain, we might have some weather concerns, but the high of 29°C definitely feels like the tropics 🌡️.
🇵🇭 New Life Begins! And the Precious Cargo
My life here in Legazpi officially started yesterday! In the afternoon, I headed to the delivery company, "Daily Overland," to pick up the long-awaited precious cargo. The evening was spent entirely on unpacking duties 💦.
These boxes contain the select golf items I brought from Japan, which I will soon be selling to all of you here in Legazpi!
Unpacking is hard work, but seeing the "high-quality used clubs," which I packed carefully one by one, fills me with excitement about this new venture finally beginning.
⛳️ Cheers to Golfers Around the World
Though rain is in the forecast here today, I’m sure it's a perfect golfing day somewhere in the world!
I hope all of you enjoy your golf or hobbies today! Wishing you all a nice shot! 👍
🌟 Shop Announcement
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If you are looking for "good quality items you can use for a long time" or "Japan-spec clubs," please take a look at our website below.
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To all golfers, let's have a great day!
⛳️ Philippines Golf Weekend News Flash (As of Nov 22, 2025)
【News Highlights】 On November 21st, young players shined on the Philippine domestic tour, and Filipino players made their presence felt on international tours.
1. 🇵🇭 PGT: ICTSI Valley Golf Challenge Final Day (Friday, 11/21)
The Philippine Golf Tour (PGT) "ICTSI Valley Golf Challenge" concluded its final day at Valley Golf & Country Club.
🏆 Carge Corpus Claims First Professional Win!
The highly-regarded young player, Carge Corpus, displayed impressive resilience under final-day pressure to secure his first professional victory.
Although he faltered slightly on the front nine, he made clutch putts on the back nine, ultimately finishing three strokes ahead of his cousin, Aidric Chan.
This result signals the rise of another promising young talent in the local Philippine golf scene.
2. 🌍 LPGT Co-Sanctioned Event (Friday, 11/21)
Filipino players also performed well in the international tournament co-sanctioned by the Ladies Professional Golf Tour (LPGT).
Local star Arvie Arisbicio showed steady play on the final day, finishing strongly inside the Top 15. This marks one of her best recent international results, raising expectations for her future performance.
3. 🇺🇸 PGA Tour: The RSM Classic Day 1 (Friday, 11/21)
A player of Filipino descent made waves on the leaderboard during the opening round of the PGA Tour's "The RSM Classic."
Rico Hoey Shares the Lead!
Filipino-American (or Filipino national) Rico Hoey shot 10-under par, tying for the first-round lead alongside players like Davis Thompson.
A Filipino player contending at the top of an international stage provides immense motivation for the domestic golf community.
📰 Other: Local Golf Events
Superkit Tour Headed to Finals
The "Superkit Tour," aimed at young golfers, is scheduled to hold its finals this weekend (Sunday, November 23). Attention is focused on the next generation of junior golfers in the country.
Golf enthusiasm is high in the Philippines, from the professional tour to junior development. We will continue to deliver the latest news from the local golf scene!
🇺🇸 PGA Tour News Flash: The RSM Classic Round 2 (11/21)
The "The RSM Classic" at Sea Island Golf Club in Georgia saw intense battles among players striving to secure their tour cards for next season.
1. 🥇 Andrew Novak Takes Sole Lead!
After the second round, American Andrew Novak surged to the sole lead at 16-under par.
Novak finished the round with an excellent score of 7-under par, making a significant step towards his desired first PGA Tour victory.
2. 🥈 The Chasing Pack and Tour Card Race
One stroke behind the leader at 15-under par, tied for second, are Patrick Rodgers and Michael Thompson.
Notably, Thompson shot a stellar "63," one of the best scores of the day, to climb significantly up the leaderboard.
This tournament is one of the crucial final events to secure tour cards for next season, forcing players near the cut line to play under high pressure.
3. 🇯🇵 Situation of Japanese Players (Missed Cut)
The Japanese players competing in this tournament—Takumi Kanaya, Ryo Hisatsune, Rikuya Hoshino, and Kaisei Ogawa—unfortunately failed to make the cut and concluded their participation for this season.
Takumi Kanaya, in particular, was in a critical position to secure his tour card for the following season. Missing the cut means he will likely finish around the 100th spot in the provisional rankings, continuing his quest for the card into the next season.
🌟 Other Highlights
The players who have already secured their tour cards for next season dominate the top of the leaderboard, promising an exciting final stretch.
🇺🇸 LPGA Tour News Flash: CME Group Tour Championship Round 2 (11/21)
The LPGA Tour's season-ending "CME Group Tour Championship" at Tiburón Golf Club Gold Course in Florida, featuring the battle for the Player of the Year (POY) title and the highest-ever prize money, saw a dramatic shift in the leaderboard.
1. 🇹🇭 Atthaya Thitikul Soars to Sole Lead!
World No. 1 Atthaya Thitikul (Thailand), vying for the Player of the Year title, staged a massive rally, firing a "63" for the day to take the sole lead at 14-under par.
Thitikul's victory would essentially confirm her POY title, demonstrating a top performance despite immense pressure.
2. 🇯🇵 Nasa Hataoka Stays in the Top Group
Among the Japanese contingent, Nasa Hataoka maintained her strong form, finishing the day tied for 3rd place at 10-under par, advancing to the final round.
Hataoka is within striking distance, four strokes behind the leader, and is aiming for the $4 million winner's prize (approx. 630 million JPY) and the major title. Her strong performance over the weekend is highly anticipated.
3. 🇯🇵 Status of Other Japanese Players
Other Japanese players are also performing well:
Reio Takeda: Tied for 13th at 7-under par.
Miyuu Yamashita: Tied for 21st at 5-under par.
Miyuu Yamashita, who is also in the running for the POY title, struggled with her shots but showed persistence, hoping to rally over the weekend.
4. 🥇 The Race for Player of the Year (POY)
This tournament offers not only a massive prize purse but also the prestigious POY title.
With leader Thitikul pulling ahead, the POY race looks to be in her favor as they head into the final round.
🇯🇵 Japan Golf News Flash (November 21, 2025)
On November 21st, both the men's and women's domestic tours reached critical stages, with a major announcement on the women's side regarding the crowning of the Annual Queen.
🏌️♀️ JLPGA: Akari Sakuma Crowned First Annual Queen!
At the "44th Daio Paper Elleair Ladies Open" (Day 2 at Elleair Golf Club Matsuyama), Akari Sakuma, a talented player who passed the professional test at the youngest age in history, secured her first title as the Annual Queen (Mercedes Ranking No. 1).
The Crowning Moment: The title was confirmed before the final tournament when the ranking runner-up, Sora Kamiya, missed the cut in this round.
Strong Play: Sakuma herself is playing well, leading the tournament outright at 10-under par after the second round, aiming for a complete victory to commemorate her Queen title.
🏌️♂️ JGTO: Hideki Matsuyama Competes in the Dunlop Phoenix Round 2
The second round of the "52nd Dunlop Phoenix Tournament" (Phoenix Country Club, Miyazaki) on the Japan Golf Tour (JGTO) was held.
Matsuyama Makes the Cut: Hideki Matsuyama, playing in his first domestic tournament this season under a sponsorship deal, effortlessly made the cut at 3-under par (T13th) after firing a bogey-free "67."
The Lead Battle: The top of the crowded leaderboard saw Ryuken Shogenji and Yosuke Tsukada tied for the lead at 7-under par.
Ryo Ishikawa: Ryo Ishikawa is in a good position, tied for 6th at 4-under par, raising hopes for a weekend comeback victory.
🏌️♂️ PGA Senior Tour: Iwasaki Hakuro Senior Round 1
The final tournament of the domestic Senior Tour (PGA), the "Iwasaki Hakuro Senior," began.
Senior Tour Finale: Prayad Marksaeng (Thailand) took the sole lead with 5-under par in the first round, kicking off the intense competition among players aiming to secure their tour cards.
🛠️ Japan Golf Equipment Industry News (November 21, 2025)
As of November 21, 2025, the golf equipment industry in Japan showed three main trends: the intensification of the year-end sales season, the release of new products, and a growing focus on environmental sustainability.
1. 🛍️ Year-End Sales and Large-Scale Promotions Intensify
With the weekend approaching, the retail sector fully launched its year-end sales.
Alpen Group's "Black Friday Sale" Begins: The Alpen Group, which operates the major golf retailer "Golf 5," began its Black Friday sale on November 21. Popular 2025 models, such as the TaylorMade 'Qi35' series and Callaway 'ELYTE' series, were featured, aiming to stimulate demand, including for used clubs.
Market Recovery Forecast: Research by Yano Research Institute projects the domestic golf equipment market size (based on manufacturer sales) for 2025 to be ¥309.35 billion, a 105.5% increase year-on-year. This prediction reverses two consecutive years of negative growth, raising market expectations for recovery.
2. 🚀 New Product and Limited Edition Releases
Manufacturers announced attractive new products and limited editions in preparation for December.
Titleist Announces Limited Wedge: Titleist unveiled the limited-edition wedge, the 'VOKEY WedgeWorks 64T Grind'. This high-loft design, specializing in hard conditions and elevated green approaches, was announced for a very limited release in Japan, creating buzz among gear enthusiasts.
Golf Apparel Collaboration: RIENDA GOLF announced the second collaboration with RUFFLOG. Limited-design products are being released in the apparel sector, boosting the golf wear market.
XXIO 14 Series Launch Imminent: The launch of Dunlop's flagship driver, the 'XXIO 14', is scheduled for the following day (November 22), concentrating market attention.
3. 🌍 Focus on Environmental Sustainability
In response to growing environmental awareness, manufacturers are prioritizing sustainability in product development.
SRIXON's Eco-Friendly Ball Development: Sumitomo Rubber Industries announced the development of the 'SRIXON Z-STAR + e80', a golf ball whose environmental compatibility has significantly advanced, achieving a sustainable raw material ratio of 82%. The ball was showcased at the SDGs booth of the ongoing "Dunlop Phoenix Tournament," making headlines for its balance of environmental performance and playability.
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