⛳ Legazpi Golf Diary: The Weather and World Events Saturday, November 29, 2025
Good morning! We're reporting to you from Legazpi City, Philippines.
The weather in Legazpi today is cloudy with occasional sunshine ☀️. The maximum temperature is $31^{\circ}C$, so it's going to be warm enough to work up a sweat when you're active. Let's have an energetic day!
🏌️♂️ A Perfect Day for Golf and Global News
Now, it's Saturday—the weekend. Somewhere in the world today, it must be a perfect day for golf! I hope all of you, and I, can enjoy golf to our hearts' content 😊.
However, there was a development in yesterday's news that was a bit heartbreaking.
Reports indicate that Philippine authorities have arrested Filipino brothers in connection with the fatal shooting of two Japanese men in Manila, Philippines. The fact that the murder was allegedly commissioned for approximately 23 million yen and that the mastermind is a Japanese resident in Japan is extremely shocking.
While this is unrelated to golf, as news involving fellow Japanese nationals, it certainly makes us reflect on the safety and situation in this country.
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To all golfers, have a fulfilling day with great shots! Fight on! (Good luck!)
⭐ Philippine Golf News Flash (November 28, 2025)
1. ICTSI The Country Club Match Play Invitational 🏆
Event Name: ICTSI The Country Club Match Play Invitational
Venue: The Country Club (TCC), Laguna
Event Details: One of the final tournaments of the Philippine Golf Tour (PGT), this is a match-play event competing for a prize purse of 2,000,000 pesos (approx. 5.2 million JPY).
Key Result:
Winner: Keanu Jahns defeated Guido van der Valk 3&2 to claim the title.
Jahns has been in excellent form this season, solidifying his status as the "next big thing" in Philippine golf with this victory. The tournament served as a notable conclusion to the 2025 PGT season.
2. Januarius Fil-Am Golf Invitational Commences
Event Name: Januarius Fil-Am Golf Invitational
Venue: Baguio Country Club and John Hay Golf courses (Baguio)
Event Details: This is one of the largest golf tournaments in the Philippines, with the Senior Division competition starting on this day.
Special Note: The JHG-JHH Sportswriters team was reported to be making its debut in the Senior Division at this 75th edition of the tournament.
3. Other Events
National Doubles Amateur Championship: The National Doubles Amateur Championship was held from November 26 to 28 at the Camp Aguinaldo Golf Course.
The victory by Keanu Jahns, marking the final stage of the PGT season, was the biggest news of the day.
🌟 US Men's Golf Highlights (Friday, November 28, 2025)
1. Obituary: Fuzzy Zoeller Passes Away
News was reported that Fuzzy Zoeller, one of the legends of US men's golf, passed away at the age of 74.
Career Highlights:
2 Major victories (1979 Masters, 1984 U.S. Open)
10 career victories on the US PGA Tour
He was a popular player, loved by fans for his endearing personality.
2. PGA Tour Official Season Status
November 28, 2025, falls during the period when the official PGA Tour season is typically concluded.
Search results indicated no official PGA Tour events were taking place at this time, though unofficial events or final tournaments of international tours may be held.
However, reports included mixed information, such as past news regarding 2025 season events (like the Memorial Tournament or the Tour Championship), and details about other golf events (like the JLPGA First Stage Qualifying Tournament).
🌟 US Women's Golf Highlights (Friday, November 28, 2025)
1. Nelly Korda Announces Engagement
LPGA superstar and World Ranking contender, Nelly Korda (27, USA), announced her engagement via her social media (Instagram), bringing a big surprise to the golf world.
Details: Her fiancé is Casey Gunderson. Korda's announcement came shortly after she finished solo 3rd in the season-ending LPGA Tour event, the CME Group Tour Championship (concluded November 23).
2. LPGA Tour is in Official Off-Season
The official LPGA Tour season has largely concluded at this time, following the CME Group Tour Championship which ended the previous weekend (November 23).
CME Group Tour Championship (Concluded Nov 23) Results:
Winner: Jeenie Titikul (Thailand) won for the second consecutive year.
As a result, Titikul secured the 2025 Rolex Player of the Year and the Vare Trophy (lowest scoring average).
📌 Note: Japan Ladies Professional Golf Association (JLPGA)
Although there was no official US Women's Tour event, the final tournament of the Japan Ladies Tour (JLPGA) was held on the same day, with many US Tour members participating.
Tournament Name: JLPGA Tour Championship Ricoh Cup (Day 2)
Situation: A close battle unfolded, with Shina Anai taking the solo lead, followed by Akie Iwai (one US Tour win this season) and Ai Suzuki tied for second place, one stroke behind. US Tour members Ayaka Furue and Chisato Iwai also ranked high on the leaderboard.
Nelly Korda's happy news garnered the most attention in the golf world that day.
🇯🇵 Japan Golf News (Friday, November 28, 2025)
1. 🏆 JLPGA Tour Championship Ricoh Cup (Women's Final/Major)
Day 2 of the "JLPGA Tour Championship Ricoh Cup" (Miyazaki Prefecture), the final tournament and a Major on the Ladies Professional Golf Tour (JLPGA), took place.
Solo Leader: Long-hitter Shina Anai shot a $67$ for a total of $6$ under par, moving into the solo lead.
Fierce Contention: Ai Suzuki and Akie Iwai (who led on Day 1) were tied for 2nd place, one stroke behind, setting the stage for an intense final weekend.
Noteworthy Players: Akari Sakuma, who is close to securing the Player of the Year title, was tied for 14th at $1$ over par. Jiyai Shin (South Korea), who is close to achieving a Lifetime Exemption, was tied for 6th at $3$ under par, heading into the weekend.
2. ⛳ Casio World Open Golf Tournament (Men's)
Day 2 of the "Casio World Open Golf Tournament" (Kochi Prefecture), one of the final tournaments on the Men's Professional Golf Tour (JGTO), was held.
Leader: Kosuke Suzuki took the solo lead.
Ryo Ishikawa: Tournament host professional Ryo Ishikawa passed the cut, tied for 51st at $3$ under par, right on the cut line. He commented that the windy conditions from Tosa Bay were "a good kind of difficulty, and I enjoyed it."
Unique Challenge: Former professional baseball player Daisuke Matsuzaka, who was a noteworthy guest entrant, unfortunately withdrew during the day.
3. Seed Status and Qualifying Tournaments (QT)
With the season nearing its end, news regarding the fight for next season's tour cards was also reported.
Loss of Card: News emerged that some veteran players on the Men's Tour, such as Kunihiro Kamii, had officially lost their tour cards after the qualifying rounds.
Japanese golf was bustling with excitement over the women's final tournament and the men's late-season event.
🇯🇵 Japan Golf Equipment Industry News (As of November 28, 2025)
1. ⛳ New/Limited Product Releases from Major Manufacturers
As the season winds down, manufacturers become active in announcing information about next season's models and limited editions.
Mizuno: A news release reported the start of pre-orders for the Mizuno Pro Limited Edition, which features different colors for each club number.
TaylorMade: The Race Day Collection, the third collaboration apparel project with F1's "Red Bull Racing," was launched as a limited edition on November 19. Also, the performance of the "Spider" series of putters is drawing attention.
Sumitomo Rubber (XXIO): The XXIO HYPER RD golf ball, released on November 7, is highlighted for achieving a balance of "distance, stopping power, and a soft feel."
HONMA Golf (HONMA): The Sakura Dance II (SAKURA DANCE II) club set, designed for female golfers with a focus on lightness, was announced on November 25.
Bushnell Golf: The new Pinseeker Pro XM Jolt laser rangefinder was released on November 11.
2. 📈 Market Recovery and Growth Forecast
The overall golf equipment market is showing signs of recovery and is projected to grow heading into 2025.
Market Forecast: A research firm predicts that the domestic golf equipment market size (based on manufacturer sales) for 2025 will recover to 309.35 billion yen, representing a 105.5% increase year-over-year.
Market Trends: The rise in younger players, the expansion of the female golfer market, and the integration of technology (simulators and AI coaching) are cited as key factors continuing to stimulate the market.
3. 🏢 New Large-Scale Store Openings
Super Sports Xebio: The "Super Sports Xebio Himeji Hirohata Store" in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, celebrated its grand opening on Friday, November 28. This store features a combination of various specialty shops, including Victoria Golf, and is part of the company's push to expand large-scale sports specialty stores that cover multiple sports like tennis and basketball.
Thank you very much for reading to the end.
(This text was checked and researched using Google Gemini.)
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