We're officially in summer mode. Kids out, pools open, popsicles every night.
Hopefully you’re getting out on the course or at least relaxing when you can. Just remember to wear your sunscreen.
🗂️ IN THIS ISSUE
→ Our 2nd Point Break reference in the last 2 weeks
→ Father’s Day Sales worth knowing
→ A wearable actually designed to look good
👀 Best Things We Saw This Week
1. If Drinking Dad Grass is Cool, Then Consider Me Miles Davis
Dad Grass is becoming one of the most popular THC drinks/alcohol alternatives out there, and they’re back with an awesome collab with Jazz legend Miles Davis (well, his estate). Available in 3mg or 10mg stregths, Miles Davis Bitches Brew is guava and hibiscus forward, rounded out with electrolytes, L-theanine and Lion’s Mane. Guaranteed to get you “Chill to the max,” if that sounds fun to you.
2. Your New Summer Reading
The brother of Tony Hawk wrote a book in the vein of Point Break meets Tom Clancy…. so yeah we’re pretty interested.
3. Genius Beer Holder for the Walking Golfer
If you’re golfing without a cart, you immediately lose your cupholder. To combat that, this invention hangs from your bag so your drink doesn’t spill and you can focus on breaking 90….I mean 80. Meet the Dangler, by ParWalker, a golf accessory brand founded by a husband and wife. Living the dream.
💰 Best Sales
Huckberry — up to 50% off summer styles
Performance shirts, pants, gear — the kind of stuff that works from a Saturday round to wherever the weekend goes. Huckberry's sale section is worth 10 minutes of your time.
→ Shop Huckberry
✍️ Editor’s Picks
WHILE ON EARTH rhythm runner ($160) → After giant success of their first men’s trainer, While On Earth is back with their first running shoe to add to the collection. Similar materials but a sleeker look for the gym or coffee runs.
Shop here →
GOLF DADS Tie Dye Headcovers ($85) → Have some fun with your golf bag. Proceeds go to golf dads everywhere, just kidding 🙂 .
Shop here →
PANTHER Eclipse ($135) → A new wearable that’s designed primarily to look good, where most others keep the aesthetics for last. Activity, sleep, stress - all in something that can work with your nice watch, not instead of it.
Shop here →
🎵 What We’re Listening To
The latest release from Josiah and The B’s perfectly blends acoustic folk with Southern rock, with a twist of Appalachia. Start with Carolina Heart.
Listen if you like: Zach Bryan
🙌 Thanks for reading
Stay cool, swing easy — see you next week.
— Riley, Founder & Editor
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Clever The Optimist is a weekly newsletter curating elevated menswear and golf gear for guys who refuse to settle.
Founded by Riley Kearns in 2024.
Based in Dublin, OH.