⛳️ Legazpi Golf Diary | Thursday, December 18, 2025

 

~Unexpected Downpours and a Historic Triumph for the Filipinas!~

Good morning, everyone! Reporting to you live from Legazpi City, Philippines.

Today’s weather forecast called for "LIGHT RAINS" with a high of 31°C. However, reality had other plans—around 7:00 AM, we were hit by a massive downpour (literally buckets!), and we are currently experiencing a power outage.

I’m writing this blog while running on a generator. It’s funny how unpredictable the weather forecasts here in the Philippines can be! Yesterday was supposed to be "light rain in the morning and clear in the afternoon," but it was the exact opposite: a beautiful sunny morning followed by heavy rain in the afternoon. Let’s hope today defies the forecast and clears up soon!

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🇵🇭 Yesterday’s Big News: "Filipinas" Win SEA Games Gold!

We received some incredible news that brightened up the gloomy skies. At the South East Asian Games (SEA Games 2025) currently held in Thailand, the Philippine Women’s National Football Team—the Filipinas—defeated their long-time rivals Vietnam to secure their first-ever gold medal in tournament history!

Having been blocked by the "Vietnam wall" for so many years, this historic achievement has the entire country celebrating. We hope to bring this same winning energy to the golf course!

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⛳️ Bringing Japan’s "High-Quality Clubs" to Your Hands

Even if it’s raining here, it’s a perfect day for golf somewhere in the world! I hope you are all enjoying your best golf life.

In our shop, we sell carefully selected, high-quality pre-owned clubs, hand-carried one by one from Japan. We stock clubs in conditions that are hard to find elsewhere in the Philippines, so please come and check them out.

If you enjoyed this post, please "Like" and share it! To all my fellow golfers, have a great day out there!

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⛳️ Philippine Golf News | December 17, 2025

Here are the trending topics that stirred the Philippine golf scene yesterday:

1. Yuka Saso Returns Home! Coaching Local Juniors The two-time U.S. Women’s Open champion and Philippine hero, Yuka Saso, is back home for the holiday season. On the 16th and 17th, she held an "ICTSI PGT Golf Clinic" at The Country Club in Laguna. She shared her wisdom with the next generation of juniors, telling them, "There are no shortcuts to success; patience, discipline, and hard work are everything." It was the ultimate Christmas gift for the kids to see world-class skills up close.

2. The 5th "QS Cup" Held at Ayala Greenfield At the scenic Ayala Greenfield Golf and Leisure Club, the 5th QS Cup Golf Tournament brought together leaders from the construction industry. With over 100 executives participating, the event was a massive success, raising funds for a vocational school in Cebu.

3. 2025 Season Recap: Angelo Que & Sarah Ababa Reach the Top As the 2025 Philippine Golf Tour (PGT) concluded, media outlets featured season reviews yesterday:

• Men’s (PGT): Veteran Angelo Que showcased consistent strength to claim the Order of Merit title.

• Women’s (LPGT): Sarah Ababa emerged victorious after a tight race in the final tournament to secure her first Order of Merit crown.

4. SEA Games Golf Results and Outlook Unfortunately, the Philippine golf team missed out on medals at the SEA Games 2025 in Thailand. Star player Rianne Malixi finished 6th in the individual event. The national team is already discussing a revised training program for 2026 to bounce back from this result.

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🇺🇸 US Men’s Golf News | December 17, 2025

While it was night in the Philippines, the other side of the world was buzzing with big news and a star-studded exhibition!

1. Scottie Scheffler Named "Player of the Year" for the 4th Year Running! The PGA Tour announced yesterday that Scottie Scheffler has been voted the 2025 Player of the Year. This is his fourth consecutive win, a feat only achieved previously by Tiger Woods. With 6 wins this season, including a Major, Scheffler remains virtually invincible.

2. "THE SHOWDOWN" in Vegas A highly anticipated clash took place at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas:

• PGA Tour Team: Scottie Scheffler & Rory McIlroy

• LIV Golf Team: Brooks Koepka & Bryson DeChambeau This "Dream Match" transcended tour boundaries. McIlroy noted, "This is the pairing fans wanted to see most. It’s a step toward a unified golf world."

3. Skills Challenge at "Optum Golf Channel Games" In Florida, McIlroy and Scheffler led teams in fun, high-stakes challenges like the "14-Club Challenge" and "Time Attack Driving." It was a rare chance to see the pros enjoy themselves in an off-season atmosphere.

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⛳️ US Women’s Golf News | December 17, 2025

1. Lydia Ko Commits to Defending Her Title in Singapore Lydia Ko, who won the 2025 HSBC Women’s World Championship, officially announced she will return to defend her title in 2026. After a dominant 2025 season, she has once again solidified her status as a "genius" of the game.

2. Jeeno Thitikul: The 2025 Queen It was confirmed that Thailand’s Jeeno Thitikul swept the Rolex Player of the Year and the Vare Trophy (lowest scoring average). Since taking the World No. 1 spot from Nelly Korda in August, she has been the face of women's golf.

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⛳️ Japan Golf News | December 17, 2025

1. "JLPGA Awards 2025" – Akari Sakuma’s Triple Crown! At the annual awards ceremony in Tokyo, Akari Sakuma won a stunning Triple Crown: Player of the Year (Mercedes Ranking), Prize Money Queen, and Lowest Scoring Average.

2. Hideki Matsuyama Rises to World No. 4 In the latest World Rankings, Hideki Matsuyama moved up from 5th to 4th place. His consistency in the Top 5 even during the off-season has fans excited for a Major hunt in 2026.

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⛳️ Japan Golf Equipment News | December 17, 2025

1. [Most Popular] Srixon ZXi5 Irons Dominate! According to a survey of 2,000 golfers, the Srixon ZXi5 was voted the most supported iron of 2025 (53% support). Its "perfect balance" of forged feel and distance has made it a runaway hit in the Japanese market.

2. [Market Trend] Japan’s Golf Market Hits 300 Billion Yen The market has recovered to approximately 309.3 billion yen. The trend is shifting from just "buying clubs" to "finding the perfect fit" and "choosing high-quality pre-owned gear."

Thank you very much for reading to the end.

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