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If summer has taught us anything, it’s that we need more leisure and less inbox.
This week, we’ve got:

– Two smart sales for stylish gear
– A new brand to know
– One sport that could dethrone beer die
– And a lunch revival we can all get behind

Let’s get into it 👇

Patagonia Summer Sale

Grab some back to school clothes for the kiddos or some fall layers for the entire family. Popular sizes go quick but you can still grab the Men’s Microdini Pullover for $89 (above) and Long Sleeved Essential Tee for $47, both 30% off.
🔗 Shop the Patagonia Summer Sale

Radmor Golf Summer Sale

You’ve probably seen Radmor clothes in your feed even if you don’t know it. They sponsor Golf.com writer Dylan Dethier and his Drop Zone podcast + they’re known for their commitment to sustainability and more subtle take on golf streetwear.
🔗 Shop the Radmor Sale

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Esquire declared the power lunch dead, and honestly, we’re good with that.
Lunch is back— We’re talking old-school, white-tablecloth lunch with oysters, martinis, and nowhere to be after.

Call it a reset. Call it a ritual. Just don’t call it a quick bite.

🔗 Read Esquire’s Case for the Return of Lunch

If J.Crew and your favorite coastal New England coffee shop had a baby, it might look a lot like Long Wharf.

This is the kind of brand that makes you want to walk a harbor trail with a paperback in your tote and a lobster roll in your future. Their signature sea-wool sweaters are made from recycled plastic and oyster shells — yes, really — but what stands out is the feel. Soft, durable, and low-key enough to wear from dock to dinner without a second thought.

Their line is small but intentional: breezy button-downs, sturdy canvas carryalls, and lightweight layers that feel at home by the water or in town. It’s preppy, but not precious. Timeless, but not tired.

🔗 Explore Long Wharf Supply Co.

The Little Links Big Swing Driver is a kid-sized club with a training grip and grown-up feel.
It’s light, fun, and perfectly sized for backyard range sessions with your mini-me.

✔️ Great for ages 2–6
✔️ Helps build proper grip and swing motion
✔️ Comes in multiple colors, including pink

🔗 Shop the Little Links Driver

Originated in India nearly 100 years ago and quickly taking over our feed as the game we’re late to the party and desperately need try. This video looks like air hockey (though it’s just glass) meets billiards meets beer die.

Imagine having one of these in your college house. Many busch lattes would be consumed around this fun factory.

🔗 Watch the Reel

Summer may be coming to an end so take those last trips to the pool with kiddos. Even if you can’t, at least take your mind their with this 1 hr set from Future Disco. It’s smooth background music for the pool or heads-down work behind the ol’ laptop. Relax and re-charge for back to school and enjoy the last summer has to offer.

🔗 Soundcloud

If you did enjoy this week’s Clever The Optimist, consider forwarding it to a friend who likes looking good on and off the course.

Stay cool, swing easy — see you next week.
— Riley