⛳️ Legazpi Golf Diary: Wishing for Peace Under Cloudy Skies (December 14, 2025)

 

Good morning! This report comes to you from Legazpi City, Philippines.

The sky over Legazpi this morning seems a little moody. The forecast calls for "PARTLY CLOUDY SKIES TO AT TIMES CLOUDY WITH RAINSHOWERS OR THUNDERSTORM." Right now, cloudy skies are widespread. With a maximum temperature forecast of $30^{\circ}\text{C}$, humidity control will likely be essential.

Outside my window, I can hear the energetic voices of neighborhood children. This lively noise is the everyday energy of the Philippines!

🌊 Reflecting on Peace from Yesterday's News

Turning to yesterday’s (December 13) major news in the Philippines, reports focused on a tense incident in the South China Sea.

Conflict in the South China Sea: According to Philippine authorities, a Filipino fishing boat operating near Sabina Shoal, an area disputed with China, was reportedly subjected to obstruction, including water cannon attacks, by a China Coast Guard vessel. This act allegedly resulted in injuries to three fishermen and damage to the fishing boat.

It is truly heartbreaking to hear that fishermen, risking their livelihoods at sea, are subjected to such danger. While it is a matter between nations, an event that threatens peaceful daily life makes us pause and reflect, both as golfers and as human beings.

The ability to chase a ball in the green oasis of a golf course is only possible because of a peaceful world. We can only hope that calm winds will soon return to the seas.

🏌️ Somewhere, It's the Perfect Golf Day!

Even if the sky in Legazpi is a bit overcast, somewhere in the world, the sun is surely shining on a perfect day for golf!

Let's, as golfers, focus solely on hitting the ball straight, no matter the weather, delivering the commitment we put into every shot. I hope all of you enjoy a wonderful day of golf today!

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Good luck to all the golfers out there—Nice Shot!

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⭐︎ Philippines Golf News: December 13, 2025

The main event in the Philippine golf community on December 13, 2025, was the performance of the Filipino contingent at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 2025) golf competition held in Pattaya, Thailand.

🏌️ 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 2025)

Venue: Siam Country Club, Pattaya, Thailand

Status on Day 3 (December 13):

• The Philippine national team, both men's and women's, was fighting hard ahead of the final day (14th) with the goal of winning medals.

• In the Men's Individual competition, Rolando Bregente Jr., who got off to a good start on Day 1, dropped his score on Day 3 and slipped out of medal contention but was expected to stage a comeback on the final day.

• In the Women's Team competition, thanks to the performances of Junia Gabasa and Grace Quintanilla, the team closed in on 3rd place Indonesia by just 2 strokes at the end of Day 3, placing them within striking distance for a bronze medal on the final day.

📰 Other Major Developments

News was also reported regarding Philippine-based professional tours (PGT) and the success of Filipino players in other international tournaments.

• Asian Tour Order of Merit Winner Determined:

• Although Japanese player Kazuki Higa was crowned the Annual Champion of the Asian Tour following the final tournament in Saudi Arabia, he had secured a Top 10 finish in the "Philippine Open" early in the season, highlighting the importance of Philippine tournaments in the annual race.

• At this time of year, the performance of Filipino players in international competitions is a major point of interest for domestic golf fans.

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⭐︎ US Men's Golf News: December 13, 2025

The main event in US Men's Golf on Saturday, December 13, 2025, was the developments in the Final Qualifying Stage (Q-School) for next season's PGA TOUR cards.

On this day, the third round of the "2025 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry" in Florida was held, with attention focused on the Japanese players vying for a PGA TOUR card (top 5 spots).

🏌️‍♂️ PGA TOUR Final Q-School - Status after Round 3 (December 13)

• Kudai Kaneko (Japan Men's Tour Money List Winner)

• Although he improved his score today, he dropped to T6 at 9-under par overall. He slipped one position out of the PGA TOUR card range (top 5), creating a tense situation before the final day.

• Yuta Sugiura

• Remained at T35 at 4-under par overall.

• Ryo Ishikawa

• Shot a "68" today, improving his score and moving up to T35 at 4-under par overall.

【Key Points】

• The Final Qualifying Stage is a 72-hole, no-cut event. The top 5 players (excluding ties) earn a PGA TOUR card for the following season.

• The top 40 players (including ties) below 6th place earn eligibility for the developmental Korn Ferry Tour.

At this point, the biggest news was the fierce borderline battle the Japanese players were fighting to secure their PGA TOUR cards ahead of the final day.

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⭐︎ US Women's Golf News: December 13, 2025

The main event in US Women's Golf on Saturday, December 13, 2025, focused on news related to the conclusion of the Q-Series, the final qualifying event for next season's LPGA Tour card.

The LPGA Tour Final Qualifying Stage, "Q-Series," had already concluded by this date (the results from the final day, December 9, were reported earlier in the week), and the news on December 13 centered on the thoughts and future plans of the players who earned their cards.

🏌️‍♀️ Aftermath of the LPGA Q-Series (Final Qualifying Stage)

Due to adverse weather, the Q-Series was shortened to 72 holes and had already finished. On December 13, the focus was on the compelling stories behind the scenes, such as the battles with illness and pressure faced by the players who earned their eligibility.

• Japanese Players Earning Cards and the Backstory

• Hinako Shibuno secured her tour card for the following season with a tight finish at T24. Following this result, attention focused on her determination, stating, "I will climb my way up so I never have to come back here again," and the mental fortitude she showed under immense pressure.

• Players like Yuna Nishimura and Kokona Sakurai also earned their cards, with heartwarming stories reported about the emotional struggles (battles with poor health and pressure) of the players who survived the grueling qualification process.

📰 Other Developments

Since this period marks the tour's off-season, there were few specific competitive events.

• Off-Season Promotional Activities

• News was reported on off-tour promotional activities, such as Hinako Shibuno immediately participating in an Adidas event after returning to Japan.

• As of December 13, 2025, the PGA Tour Q-School (Men's) was ongoing, while the LPGA Tour (Women's) had concluded the Q-Series and entered the preparation period for the next season.

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⭐︎ Japan Golf News: December 13, 2025

The main news in the Japanese golf world on Saturday, December 13, 2025, concerned updates on domestic and international tournaments and preparations for the annual Tour Championship event.

1. ⛳️ Domestic Tour Championship "3Tours" Pairings Announced

The official pairings for the charity tournament "Hitachi 3Tours Championship 2025" (to be held on December 14), which pits representative players from the three tours—JGTO (Men's), JLPGA (Women's), and PGA (Senior)—against each other, were formally announced.

• The JLPGA Team is aiming for an unprecedented third consecutive victory, with attention focused on pairings such as the Queen of the Tour, Akari Sakuma, teaming up with Ayaka Takahashi.

• The JGTO Team was reported to be led by the youngest Order of Merit winner, Taiga Semikawa, serving as captain.

2. 🌍 US Men's Tour Q-School Development

News about the standings of Japanese players after the completion of the second round of the Final Qualifying Stage (Q-School) for next season's PGA Tour card (top 5 spots) was widely reported.

• Kudai Kaneko (Japan Men's Tour Money List Winner): Shot a "65" in the second round, surging to a T1 at 7-under par overall.

• Yuta Sugiura: At 3-under par overall, T27.

• Ryo Ishikawa: Improved to T37 at 2-under par overall.

3. 🗣️ Hinako Shibuno Appears at Post-Return Event

Hinako Shibuno, who returned to Japan after securing her card at the US Women's Tour Q-Series, participated in a talk show sponsored by her partner, Adidas Japan.

• She looked back on the fierce battle of the Q-Series and conveyed her strong motivation and resolve to her fans for the 2026 season, stating she would "climb up even if she falls seven times."

4. 🎓 JGTO Final QT Results Confirmed

Details of the results for the Final QT (Qualifying Tournament) for next season's domestic Men's Tour eligibility, which concluded the previous day, were reported.

• Daisuke Kataoka, a three-time Tour winner, won the playoff to secure 1st place, earning full eligibility for the next season.

• Amateur player Rintaro Nakano (Waseda University 4th year), who struggled on the final day, finished 2nd, earning eligibility for the first half of the next season.

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⭐︎ Japan Golf Equipment Industry News: As of December 13, 2025

News concerning the Japanese golf equipment industry as of December 13, 2025, primarily focused on year-end sales trends and topics related to professional tour players' gear.

Specific corporate financial results or large-scale new product announcements were limited, reflecting the typical reporting during the post-domestic tour season.

1. ⚙️ Noteworthy Articles on Pro-Used Gear

• Reports on Hideki Matsuyama's Putter

• A detailed commentary article was published about the ultra-rare Scotty Cameron putter, known as a "Craftsman", previously used by Hideki Matsuyama, a star on the US Men's Tour.

• This highlights the high level of interest golfers have in the "gear" used by top professionals, bringing attention back to the importance of equipment detail.

2. 📈 Golf Course Market Trends (Peripheral Information)

Although not direct data on the equipment industry, the following information provides context on the market environment:

• Signs of "Golf Popularity" Recovery and Challenges

• A survey report dated December 1, 2025, indicated that the golf course market had seen revenue growth for four consecutive years, recovering to the $¥800$ billion level for the first time in six years.

• While the entry of younger generations into golf following the pandemic has been a tailwind, the retention of beginners is pointed out as a future challenge. For equipment manufacturers, this remains a critical issue of "how to continuously provide products suitable for beginners."

3. 🏟️ Tour Championship and Equipment Exposure

The news that the pairings were determined for the year's biggest event, the "Hitachi 3Tours Championship 2025" (December 14), is significant in terms of equipment exposure.

• Contracted manufacturers use this charity event as an opportunity to showcase the clothing and clubs used by their top tour players to the media.

At this time of year, market research data and advance information regarding contract pros' gear for the upcoming season are key interests within the industry.

Thank you very much for reading to the end.

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

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