⛳️ Legazpi Golf Diary: Today's Swing - Monday, November 24, 2025

 

Good morning! This is the golf-loving owner reporting from Legazpi!

🌦️ Today’s Weather in Legazpi and the Impact on Golf

The weather forecast for Legazpi City today calls for a somewhat dull, cloudy sky. The worrying part is that it looks like we'll have an on-and-off day with intermittent rain.

• Rainfall Forecast: 60%

• High Temperature: 29°C

The temperature is high, but with a high chance of rain, don't forget your rain gear and waterproof protection if you have a round scheduled! Let's hope for a great shot that blows the rain clouds away!

📰 Checking the Major Philippine News

On a more serious note, one of the biggest stories in the Philippines is the issuance of multiple arrest warrants by the Sandiganbayan (the special anti-graft court) last Friday (November 21) concerning a large-scale corruption scandal involving flood control projects.

Corruption affecting the Philippines' infrastructure is a serious issue that directly impacts the lives of residents. The President has instructed authorities to "arrest them immediately," and we hope this judicial action marks a significant step towards eradicating corruption.

✨ Somewhere in the World, It's a Great Golf Day!

Even if the weather in Legazpi isn't great, I'm sure somewhere in the world, it's a perfect day for golf!

To all the golfers enjoying their best day out there, I'm envious! 😭 I wholeheartedly support you having a wonderful game.

🏌️‍♂️ Bringing You a High-Quality Golf Life!

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To all fellow golfers, let's strive for the best golf today!

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⭐︎ Philippines Golf News: Key Events on November 23, 2025

Sunday, November 23, 2025, was a day when the final rounds of major professional golf tournaments, or related news, were reported across the Philippines. There was notable focus on the success of Filipino professional players competing abroad.

🏌️‍♀️ Related to the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour (LPGT)

LPGT players competed in the Party Golfers Ladies Open, a co-sanctioned event on the Taiwan Ladies Professional Golf Association (TLPGA) Tour.

• Tournament Name: Party Golfers Ladies Open

• Location: Hsinchu, Taiwan

• Filipino Results (Nov. 23):

• Chanelle Avaricio finished with a 70 on the final day, tying for 13th place, the best result among the LPGT contingent.

• Florence Bisera tied for 27th, and Princess Superal tied for 37th.

🇵🇭 Filipino Players' International Success

A crucial tournament for LIV Golf qualification was held overseas, where a top Filipino golfer performed well.

• Player: Miguel Tabuena

• Tournament: PIF Saudi International (Asian Tour's final event)

• Status (Nov. 23): Tabuena fought hard on the final day to finish tied for 11th place. However, he narrowly missed out on securing a spot for LIV Golf (top two in the International Series points list). His determined performance on the world stage was widely reported locally.

🗓️ Upcoming Major Events (Immediate Future)

The following domestic tournament was scheduled immediately after November 23:

• ICTSI TCC Match Play Invitational:

• Dates: November 25 (Tue) – 28 (Fri)

• Focus: A women's match play tournament featuring top players like Sarah Ababa, Florence Bisera, and Chanelle Avaricio.

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⭐︎ US Men’s Golf News: Events on Sunday, November 23, 2025

Sunday, November 23, 2025, marked the final day of a major tournament that concluded the main competitive season on the US Men's Golf (PGA Tour). The focus was on the race for the championship and the determination of full playing privileges (full seed status) for the following season.

🏆 The RSM Classic Final Round: Maiden Victory and Seed Status Decided

November 23 was the final round of "The RSM Classic" (Sea Island GC, Georgia), which closed out the 2025 season's main tournaments.

🥇 Tournament Result: Sami Välimäki Claims First US Tour Victory

• Winner: Sami Välimäki (Finland)

• Välimäki shot a 66 on the final day to finish at 23-under par, securing a two-shot lead for the victory. This made him the first Finnish player in PGA Tour history to win a tournament.

• The 27-year-old Välimäki, a two-time winner on the DP World Tour (European Tour), achieved a major breakthrough.

🇯🇵 Japanese Players and the Seed Status Drama (The Most Important News)

The final annual point standings (FedEx Cup Points Ranking) after this tournament determined the Top 100 players who secured full playing privileges for the next season.

• Ryo Hisatsune (95th): Despite missing the cut, he remained at 95th place, securing his full seed status for the second consecutive year.

• Takumi Kanaya (99th): Also missed the cut but held onto 99th place, remarkably securing his first full seed status in his rookie season.

With the qualification threshold tightened from 125th to 100th, both Japanese players successfully earned their full-time status for the upcoming season.

📉 Veteran Players Lose Status

The battle for the full seed status resulted in disappointing outcomes for several seasoned tour veterans.

• Matt Kuchar (9-time Tour winner, 47) fell to 118th, losing the full seed status he had maintained.

• Brandt Snedeker (9-time Tour winner) finished at 126th.

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⭐︎ US Women’s Golf News: Events on Sunday, November 23, 2025

Sunday, November 23, 2025, was an extremely important day in US Women's Golf (LPGA Tour), as it was the season-ending event with a record prize purse and the crowning of the Player of the Year.

👑 Season Finale: CME Group Tour Championship

November 23 was the final day of the "CME Group Tour Championship" (Tiburon GC, Florida), which features only the top 60 players in the LPGA Tour's annual points ranking.

The winner of this tournament receives a record $4 million (over 600 million JPY) first-place prize and the title of Race to the CME Globe (Annual Champion).

1. Tournament Winner and Annual Champion Determined

• Winner: Jeenoo Thitikul (Thailand)

• She displayed dominant form, finishing with a score of 26-under par to successfully defend her title.

• With this victory, she claimed both the massive prize money and the Annual Champion title.

2. Performance of Japanese Players

A record eight Japanese players competed, all of whom completed the final round.

• Nasa Hataoka:

• Made a strong charge with a final-round 66, finishing tied for 5th place at 17-under par.

• Rio Takeda and Chisato Iwai:

• Tied for 13th place at 12-under par.

• Miyuu Yamashita:

• Finished in 36th place at 8-under par after struggling to improve her score on the final day. While she missed out on the Player of the Year award, she concluded a successful season, having already secured the Rookie of the Year title.

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⭐︎ Japan Golf News: Events on Sunday, November 23, 2025

Sunday, November 23, 2025, was the final day for major tours both domestically and internationally, with many titles decided. In particular, the return of a veteran champion and the maiden victory of a young player made headlines in both the men's and women's domestic tours.

🇯🇵 Japan Golf Tour Organization (JGTO)

⛳️ Dunlop Phoenix Tournament (Final Round)

The traditional major tournament was held in Miyazaki Prefecture.

• Winner: Yosuke Tsukada

• The 40-year-old Tsukada shot a 67 on the final day to finish at 13-under par, securing a wire-to-wire victory. This marked his second career Tour win and a major comeback after nine years, since 2016.

• Hideki Matsuyama:

• Matsuyama, who participated as an invited player, shot a 68 on the final day to finish tied for 5th place at 10-under par. While marking his 9th top-10 finish at the event, he expressed regret, saying he "wants to meet expectations soon."

• Others: Ryuken Shogenji, Mirai Horikawa, and Chikara Hoshimoto tied for 2nd place at 8-under par.

🇯🇵 Ladies Professional Golfers' Association of Japan (JLPGA)

🏌️‍♀️ Daio Paper Elleair Ladies Open (Final Round)

This was a crucial event as the domestic tour heads into its final tournament (Ricoh Cup).

• Winner: Wu Chai-en (Taiwan)

• The 21-year-old Wu shot a 67 from the sole lead to finish at 15-under par, securing her first Tour victory. This made her only the second player from Taiwan to win on the Japanese Tour.

• Akari Sakuma:

• Sakuma, who had confirmed her Annual Champion title (Mercedes Ranking No. 1) the previous day, finished the tournament in solo 2nd place at 12-under par.

• Erika Hara:

• Hara, who plans to join the US Women's Tour next season, finished tied for 7th place at 8-under par, concluding her season finale on the Japan Tour.

👑 Seed Status and Triumphant Return News

• Hana Wakimoto:

• Wakimoto (from Miyazaki Prefecture), who claimed her first Tour victory at the previous week's "Ito En Ladies," returned to her hometown Miyazaki on the 23rd, where a triumphal ceremony was held at the airport, receiving warm applause.

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⭐︎ Japan Golf Equipment Industry News as of November 23, 2025

As of November 23, 2025, news about the Japanese golf equipment industry centered on the continuous release of new products coinciding with the end of the tour season, as well as the overall solid recovery of the market.

1. ⛳️ New Product Launches and Technological Innovation

Major manufacturers have been announcing next-generation models and innovative products from autumn through the year-end.

• FootJoy:

• The launch of the new spikeless shoe "DRYJOYS PRO", which inherits the "D.N.A." concept popular among professionals, was widely reported on November 14. Its focus on a "Japanese fit" and powerful grip despite being spikeless was highlighted.

• Sumitomo Rubber Industries (Dunlop/Srixon):

• Coinciding with the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament (Nov. 20-23), they announced the development of a sustainable golf ball. The development and public unveiling of the "Srixon Z-STAR +e80," achieving an 82% sustainable raw material ratio with drastically improved environmental compatibility, created buzz.

• TaylorMade:

• The introduction of "Combo Sets" for the "P-Series" custom irons was noted, allowing players to create optimal, personalized club settings.

• Bushnell Golf:

• The new high-performance laser rangefinder model, "Pinseeker Pro XM Jolt," launched on November 11, was featured and sold at professional tour venues.

2. 👗 Golf Apparel Trends

• Collaboration Item Announcement:

• "RIENDA GOLF" announced the second series of collaboration items with "RUFFLOG" (pre-launch on November 28). Fashionable golf wear is increasingly appealing to younger generations of golfers.

3. 📈 Market Trends and Management Outlook

• Market Recovery Forecast:

• Based on research by Yano Research Institute (as of Aug. 2025), the golf equipment market size for 2024 is projected to see positive growth year-on-year, indicating a steady market trend.

• Challenges in Golf Course Management and DX:

• A contribution from the Executive Director of the Japan Golf Course Management Association emphasized the importance of DX (Digital Transformation) as a means of improving productivity in golf course management, highlighting industry-wide efficiency as a key challenge.

During this period, technological innovation and sustainability were key themes, particularly with the advancement of high-performance spikeless shoes and the development of environmentally conscious products.

Thank you very much for reading to the end.

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

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