☔ Legazpi Golf Diary: Saturday Rain Sounds
Good morning. This is the Legazpi Golf Diary for Saturday, December 13, 2025.
As forecasted, it seems Legazpi City will be rainy all day. With a high of 30°C predicted, the sound of the rain amidst the muggy heat may be unique, but it's unfortunately not ideal for the golf course. The atmosphere is quiet this morning; the lively voices of the neighborhood children are muffled by the rain.
📰 Yesterday’s News Recap
Yesterday (December 12), international events surrounding the Philippines once again highlighted the tense situation in the South China Sea.
Chinese Military 'Expels' Philippine Aircraft: News of the Chinese side announcing they "expelled" a small Philippine aircraft highlights the deep-rooted nature of the sovereignty issue surrounding Scarborough Shoal (known in China as Huangyan Island).
Philippine Defense Department Shows 'Solidarity' with Japan: In response to this incident, the Philippines' reference to the radar illumination issue involving a Japanese Self-Defense Force aircraft, and its expression of solidarity with Japan, indicates the growing importance of cooperation in regional security.
☀️ Searching for Today's Perfect Golf Day
Legazpi may be wet, but as the saying goes, there’s a "perfect golf day somewhere in the world." If we look at other regions in the Philippines, there might be places where you can play under clear skies.
If you are looking for places to play golf in the Philippines today, areas near Metro Manila like Antipolo or Baguio, known for its cooler climate, might have different weather conditions than Legazpi.
Well-known golf courses near Manila include Sun Valley Golf Club and Valley Golf and Country Club.
This shop hand-carries and sells quality used clubs from Japan.
The hand-carrying and selling of quality used clubs is a very appreciated service for local golfers. Used clubs from Japan are highly regarded for their quality and will likely be very popular!
To all golfers, take a rest in the rainy weather of Legazpi, and prepare for your next round under the clear skies. And of course, have a great day, wherever you are in the world!
⭐ Philippines Golf News: December 12, 2025
Friday, December 12, 2025, did not coincide with a major professional golf tour event or a significant Asian Tour tournament held in the Philippines. However, due to the Philippine golf community's close ties with the Asian Tour, there were notable movements happening in the region:
⛳ International Golf Tour Updates
Major international tournaments and Asian Tour events close to the Philippines were held around December 12:
⭐ US Men's Golf News: December 12, 2025
The main events in US Men's Golf on Friday, December 12, 2025, focused on the PGA Tour Final Qualifying Tournament (Q-School) for next season's eligibility, and the co-sanctioned PGA and LPGA Tour event. Many Japanese players were vying for tour cards.
🏌️♂️ PGA Tour Final Q-School
The Final Q-School for the top five spots on the next season's PGA Tour was held around TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, with December 12 marking the first round.
Japanese Player Movement:
Yuta Sugiura shot a 4-under 67 (4 birdies, 1 bogey) for a strong start, finishing T6, well within contention for a tour card.
Kudai Kaneko (Japan Tour Money King) finished the first day T15 with a 3-under 68 (3 birdies, 1 bogey).
Ryo Ishikawa shot a 72, looking to make a comeback from T64.
🤝 PGA/LPGA Co-Sanctioned Event
The mixed-team event, the "Grant Thornton Invitational," pairing PGA and LPGA players, began on this day in Florida.
Venue: Tiburón Golf Club, Florida
Day 1 Result: Pairs like Wyndham Clark (PGA) and Lexi Thompson (LPGA) finished in a tie for the lead with excellent scores.
⭐ US Women's Golf News: December 12, 2025
The main focus in US Women's Golf on Friday, December 12, 2025, was the co-sanctioned event with the PGA Tour and the continuing discussion surrounding the Final Qualifying Tournament (Q-Series) for next season's eligibility.
🤝 PGA/LPGA Co-Sanctioned Event: Grant Thornton Invitational (Day 1)
The "Grant Thornton Invitational" mixed-team event, pairing LPGA and PGA Tour players, began in Florida.
Venue: Tiburón Golf Club
Day 1 Result:
The team of Wyndham Clark (PGA) & Lexi Thompson (LPGA) and Michael Brennan (PGA) & Charley Hull (LPGA) shot a remarkable 17-under in the scramble format to finish in a tie for the lead.
Nelly Korda (LPGA) & Denny McCarthy (PGA) were T4 at 14-under.
Jessica Korda, in her return since giving birth, was T13 at 10-under with partner Bud Cauley (PGA).
🇺🇸 LPGA Tour Q-Series News
This period followed the conclusion of the Final Qualifying Tournament (Q-Series) for next season's LPGA Tour cards, and the results were still a major topic.
Japanese Players Earning Tour Cards:
Kokona Sakurai secured her tour card by finishing T10, highly anticipated as a rookie for the upcoming season.
Hinako Shibuno and Yuna Nishimura also narrowly earned their cards, finishing T24, right on the cutoff line. Reports highlighted their relief after the grueling competition.
⭐ Japan Golf News: December 12, 2025
In the Japanese golf world on Friday, December 12, 2025, attention was primarily on the competition for next season's domestic tour eligibility and tournaments for newly professional players.
🥇 JLPGA Rookie Tournament: Kaga Electronics Cup (Final Day)
The final round of the tournament for players who passed the professional test that year was held.
Winner: 18-year-old Aina Fujimoto came from behind to claim her first professional victory. Her 9-under total edged out her contemporary, Aika Ito, making her the top player of the 98th class.
🏆 JGTO Final QT (Final Day)
The final round of the Final Qualifying Tournament (QT) for next season's Japan Golf Tour (JGTO) eligibility was held.
1st Place Qualifier: Tour veteran Daisuke Kataoka, a three-time winner, overcame a seven-stroke deficit in the final round and won a playoff against the recently-turned-pro amateur, Rintaro Nakano, to finish first. This secured Kataoka a full tour card for the upcoming season.
🇺🇸 Japanese Players Challenging Overseas (PGA Tour Final Q-School)
The Final Q-School for the next season's PGA Tour began in the US, with Japanese players getting off to a good start.
Kudai Kaneko (Japan Tour Money King) improved his score in the second round to move into a tie for the lead.
Yuta Sugiura had a strong start, finishing T6 on Day 1.
Ryo Ishikawa also made a recovery in the second round, moving up to T37.
The Japanese golf scene had finished its regular season, and the day was filled with fierce battles for next season's opportunities.
⭐ Japan Golf Equipment Industry News: December 12, 2025
News regarding the Japanese golf equipment industry as of December 12, 2025, primarily focused on new product announcements, industry revitalization efforts, and market forecasts. This is a time when the regular season has ended, and new product launches for the coming year are becoming active.
🏌️♀️ Gear and New Product News
New Putter Releases:
SeeMore Putters announced two new models featuring the recent trend of "Zero Torque" technology, which focuses on minimizing putter face rotation.
Apparel Collaboration:
The collaboration between golf apparel brand Peary Gates and down manufacturer NANGA on innovative down wear was a hot topic.
Overseas Brand Movements:
American high-end golf gear manufacturer PXG announced its new metal wood series, "Lightning," attracting attention in the Japanese market.
Latest Gear Features:
This period saw numerous features and test reports released for major manufacturers' 2025 new clubs (e.g., Titleist GT3 Driver, Callaway ELYTE series) in preparation for the year-end and New Year.
📈 Industry and Market Trends
Market Size Recovery Forecast:
A report by Yano Research Institute predicted that the domestic golf equipment market size (based on manufacturer sales) for 2025 would recover to ¥309.35 billion, a 105.5% increase year-on-year. This turn from two consecutive years of negative growth was expected to bring the market back above the ¥300 billion mark.
Utilization of Indoor Practice Facilities:
SMART GOLF's initiative, proposing the revitalization of the golf industry through the new combination of "Indoor × Practice Range," gained attention. The evolution of technology-driven practice environments continues.
Impact of Yen Depreciation:
A survey by Tokyo Shoko Research indicated that many companies view the weak yen negatively, suggesting that the industry that imports and sells luxury golf equipment is also being affected in terms of costs.
The Japanese golf industry continues to show signs of remaining active, driven by the forecast market recovery next year, the introduction of high-functionality new products, and the diversification of practice environments.
Thank you very much for reading to the end.
(This text was checked and researched using Google Gemini.)
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