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It’s been a week of endings lately - The Olympics, Scottie’s consecutive top 10 streak, Bryson and LA Golf, the month of February…
But here at Clever, we believe new beginnings are always around the corner. So we’ll have you looking good no matter what’s next, just in case.
🗂️ IN THIS ISSUE
→ Did we forget about hot tubs?
→ Alignment sticks that stand out from the crowd
→ Our favorites from the TrendyGolf sale section
👀 Best Things We Saw This Week
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✍️ Editor’s Picks
North Coast Golf Shop - Mike Eruzione Headcovers ($115) → Keep the gold medal feeling alive with these Team USA headcovers. Shop here
4T2 Weekdays Sneaker ($220) → 4T2 is an up and coming running brand from the Netherlands, with these as their perfect running trainer or coffee run shoe of choice. Shop here
Vintage Trouts 6 Panel Cap ($48)→ A clean, simple cap from a brand focused on finding and crafting fishing-inspired clothes and accessories. Shop here
Nor’easter Sticks Maize ‘n Blue ‘97 Alignment Sticks ($88) → Big shout to reader DB for introducing us to Nor’easter Sticks and their gorgeous alignment sticks, headcovers, and golf gear all made in Massachusetts. Plenty of themes available - college, your favorite band, even customize your own. Shop here
💲 Sales Worth Your Money
TrendyGolf curates golf apparel, shoes, and more from all corners of the internet. And they always have a massive sale section.
A few of our favorites:
Greyson Cayuse Polo Bonneville
$108$75Zero Restriction Tyson Hoodie
$208$104
🙌 Thanks for reading
Stay cool, swing easy — see you next week.
— Riley, Founder & Editor
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ABOUT CLEVER
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 Columbus, OH.
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