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USA Today
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Golfweek's 2025 Father's Day Gift Guide
Golfweek's 2025 Father's Day Gift Guide From stylish footwear to electronics, sweet-sippin' bourbon to cashmere sweaters and fitness trackers ... we know what Dads want. A few years ago, as my wife was trying to figure out what to get me for Father's Day, it occurred to her that I have been creating Father's Day and holiday gift guides for Golfweek for well over a decade, so if she needed an idea or two, those lists would probably be a good place look. As someone who writes about golf equipment and technology, I'm not against buying someone a golf club. However, I advocate custom fitting, and knowing exactly what a golfer needs can be tricky, which is why gift certificates to local golf specialty stores and pro shops are always a smart choice. In the list below, you will find plenty of things that golf-loving dads will enjoy, along with other products that most men would love to receive on the morning of June 15 before they settle in to watch the final round of the U.S. Open. Adidas Gazelle Spikeless golf shoes, $120 Combining the classic look of some of Adidas' most popular casual sneakers with a lugged outsole designed for golf, the Gazelle is perfect for relaxed days on the course that transition to extended hours at the 19th hole. Shop Adidas Gazelle spikeless golf shoes Blade and Bow Bourbon Whiskey, $50 A favorite of 2023 U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark, this bourbon smells fruity and starts with tastes of dried apricots and pears, then has a lingering finish of charred oak and spices. If Dad is looking for something refreshing after a hot 18 holes, try a Kentucky Caddie – Blade and Bow, peach iced tea, lemonade, and a sprig of mint. Shop Blade and Bow bourbon Bushnell A1-Slope laser rangefinger, $299.99 Bushnell makes the most-used laser rangefinders on just about every professional tour, and while the company makes more sophisticated models, you'd be hard pressed to find a smaller unit packed with all the features a golfer needs. The A1-Slope is accurate to within a yard from up to 350 yards away from a flag, has a powerful magnet so it can stick securely to a golf cart, is water-resistant, and provides actual yardages along with "plays like" distances. Shop Bushnell A-1 Slope laser rangefinder FootJoy HyperFlex golf shoes, $225 This new shoe blends sneaker styling with modern materials and a mixture of ground-grabbing traction elements and replaceable spikes. The ControlKnit+ strap on the side provides extra lateral support, while StratoFoam in the midsole provides extra cushioning. Shop FJ HyperFlex golf shoes HyperIce HyperBoot, $899 The collaboration between Nike and HyperIce was one of the stars of the 2025 PGA Merchandise Show because after you put the boots on, they provide a warming massage, promote circulation and enhance both your warm-up routine and cool down after exercise. And yes, you can walk around in the HyperBoot while it does all that. Shop Hyperice x Nike HyperBoot Johnnie-O 20th Anniversary Original 4-Button polo, $89 This is the shirt that John O'Donnell started the company with, a classic, 100% cotton polo with four buttons, a relaxed fit, vibrant colors, and the perfect blend of West Coast cool mixed with East Coast Prep. Shop Johnnie-O original four-button golf polo Lululemon ABC Slim-Fit Golf Trouser, $109 Signing Min Woo Lee and Max Homa during the off-season proved that Lululemon is serious about making functional, smart-looking golf apparel for men. The ABC Slim-Fit Golf Trouser features stretch elastic panels on the waistband, water- and abrasion-resistant fabric, provides UV protection (SPF 40), and a slim, modern fit. Shop Lululemon ABC Slim-Fit golf pants Momentous Fuel Drink Mix, $29.95 Golfweek tried this energy drink mix at the PGA Merchandise Show and loved it. Sold in 15-serving jars, but we like the 10-package travel packs, which come in mango, strawberry lime and cherry berry flavors, because you can drop a few in your golf bag and then add the mixture to your water bottle on the course for a boost that isn't loaded with sugar. Shop Momentous Fuel drink mix Ping Hoofer Lite golf bag, $245 Year after year, Ping's Hoofer remains one of the best-made golf bags in the business. This model boasts a four-way top, nine pockets, and comes in loads of different colors and patterns. The zipper rangefinder pocket, padded and convertible shoulder straps, and cart strap panel are among the details that make this bag outstanding. Shop Ping Hoofer Lite golf bag Ralph Lauren Washable Cashmere Hooded Sweater, $348 Cashmere is not only luxurious, but also highly functional for golfers because it is so light, compressible, and warm, making it perfect for early-morning rounds or layered under a shell on rainy, cold days. This top will be as at home on the course as it will be in stylish lounges and restaurants. Shop Ralph Lauren Washable Cashmere hoodie SkyCaddie Pro X4 Golf GPS, $349 plus subscription The size of a smartphone, this GPS device features a 4-inch, full-color LCD touchscreen display, actively changes yardages to hazards, the green, and other course features, and takes advantage of SkyCaddie's 35,000 proprietary, verified course maps. The 18-hour battery life means the Pro X4 will last longer on the course than Dad. Shop SkyCaddie Pro 4x Ultimate Ears Miniroll speaker, $79.99 This Bluetooth speaker can pair with any smartphone and features a 12-hour battery life, making it ideal for the course. A rubber clasp on the back allows the Miniroll to be affixed to your golf bag or golf cart, and when there are more than one Minirolls in the area, PartyUp mode allows them to sync and play the same song. Shop Ultimate Ears Miniroll speaker Whoop 5.0, $199, $239 or $359 per year Worn by Rory McIlroy, Nelly Korda and scores of professional golfers, Whoop is the official fitness wearable of the PGA and LPGA tours. The new 5.0 strap has a battery that lasts up to 14 days while it continuously monitors your fitness, recovery and sleep patterns. It can now also provide on-demand AFib detection, provide ECG readings, and check your blood pressure. Shop Whoop 5.0 Yeti Hard 15 Cooler, $200 Whether Dad is on a road trip, spending a day watching the kids at a soccer tournament, or relaxing outside, this easy-to-carry cooler – which can hold 22 cans of whatever wets your whistle or 16 pounds of ice – will keep things frosty all day thanks to a pressure-injected polyurethane design. Virtually indestructible, it comes with a five-year warranty. Shop Yeti Roadie 15 cooler
Forbes
18-04-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
Whiskey, Golf, And A Chance To Play A Round With Wyndham Clark
Blade and Bow Bourbon and Wyndham Clark have teamed up for a sweepstakes that will send one lucky winner to play a round of golf with Clark. Ask any golfer about their post-round routine, and you're likely to hear mention of the '19th hole,' the tradition in which golfers enjoy a drink (whiskey-based or otherwise) at the clubhouse or nearby watering hole. After a great round, the 19th hole is a celebratory rite. After a challenging round, it serves a more conciliatory purpose. No matter the reason, golf and whiskey always seem to find each other. Golf and whiskey (which includes 'whisky' without the 'e') have been culturally intertwined for as long as the sport has been around. Depending on your source, there are strong claims that support the idea that golf and whiskey were both invented in Scotland. Over time, the association grew stronger as both whiskey and golf spread across Europe. Eventually, European settlers brought their distilling know-how and the game of golf to North America, and both have flourished ever since. In celebration of the heritage of these two historic pastimes, Blade and Bow Bourbon and PGA Tour golfer Wyndham Clark have teamed up for a sweepstakes that will send one lucky winner and up to three friends to a premier U.S. golf destination to play a round of 18 holes with Clark himself. I recently spoke with Clark about his career, whiskey journey, and the details about the sweepstakes, which can be found below the interview. Chris Perugini: Hi Wyndham, thank you so much for taking a few minutes to chat with me. I know this is a super busy time of year for you, so I really appreciate the time. I'd like to touch a little bit on your partnership with Blade and Bow, a little bit on your career, and just have some fun. First and foremost, how did the return to action feel this past weekend? You looked like you were feeling pretty good out there. Wyndham Clark: Yeah, the game was trending in the right direction. Coming off an injury, it was really nice to be able to swing freely. And as I kind of got into a groove, I started playing some good golf and turned it into a nice finish. Wyndham Clark has been a long-time bourbon aficionado. Perugini: Tell me a little bit about your whiskey journey. Was there a 'light bulb' whiskey moment or story that you can share? Clark: It started on one of my first 'guys' fishing trips. It was at the end of college, and I went on a fishing trip with family and friends. We'd always have whiskey while we're fishing and then again later, sitting around a campfire. And that's kind of where it started. So I pretty much had to like it if I wanted to be part of part of that crew. But I grew to really love bourbon specifically and became a little bit of a bourbon snob. [I] now have a pretty good collection. Perugini: It's funny how those collections…they grow a lot faster than you think they will when you first start out. Clark: (laughs) One hundred percent. Perugini: You're partnering with Blade and Bow for a really amazing sweepstakes. One lucky winner is going to get the chance to play a round with you at a premier US golf destination. What drove you to work with Blade and Bow for this project? Clark: Well, I think the connection between whiskey and golf has been around forever. I mean, as long as I can remember, that's kind of what people drink after the round at the 19th hole. A lucky person and friends [will] get the opportunity to play with me, and then also get the opportunity to enjoy some great bourbon after the round and have a lot of fun. Perugini: Oh, there's no doubt about that. Besides an incredible golf experience, what else can the winner expect from this prize? Clark: Well, they get 18 holes with me. They get some great bourbon. But the cool thing is when you get a Tour Pro in a golf round away from the media and TV cameras, you get to see their real authentic self and you get some great stories. I'll also probably help them, give them some swing show them some really good shots. So there's a lot of fun things in store. Perugini: Are there any early golf lessons that have stuck with you throughout your career? Clark: I've had a lot of golf lessons, but when I was about 13 years old, I was trying to hit a big draw and I was very inconsistent. The coach I was working with said, 'You need to hit a cut. The best players in the world hit a cut. A fade responds better than a draw.' And I argued with him. We went out to the 18th hole at the course I grew up on, where there's water left, and he says, 'Try to hit eight tee balls in a row in the fairway while drawing it.' I proceeded to hit two or three in the water, two or three right, and only two in the fairway. Then he goes, 'Okay, now let's hit a cut.' And I want you to start it on the edge of the water and cut it back in the fairway. I hit six or seven out of eight. He proved his point, and I said, 'All right, let's hit a cut.' And since then, I've pretty much hit a cut my whole life. Perugini: That's really cool. And it's funny. I thought I knew everything at 13 as well, but it turns out there are more lessons to be learned after that. (both laugh) As you mentioned, there's a parallel between both golf and bourbon. They both reward patience and precision. Do you find that this parallel is meaningful in your own life? Blade and Bow Clark: Yeah, I put so much time and dedication into my craft, so when I want to drink something off the golf course, I want the same effort put into it. When I drink Blade and Bow specifically, I feel like it's an elevated bourbon. I really love their Kentucky Caddie [cocktail]. It's my favorite drink while on the course—lemonade, peach, mint. And bourbon on the rocks post-round. Perugini: And the cool thing about Blade and Bow is that there's a lot of history built into the location that they're housed in. It's a great brand for a golf partnership, I think, because of that legacy. Clark: Oh, for sure. I'm with you on that. And it's cool, too, to collect keys. As a golfer, you can collect golf balls, flags and hats wherever you go. And [with] Blade and Bow, you can collect their keys. You collect your keepsakes. Perugini: What are some things that you're looking forward to most in the next year, both on and off the course? Clark: On the course, I love every year that I've had on the PGA Tour. It's such a fun job. Specifically, the Majors are coming up this year. Then, hopefully, I can make the team for the Ryder Cup in New York in September. That's a huge goal, and it would be amazing to play in front of a home crowd. I've played on one Ryder Cup team, but it was away. So it would be nice to be at home. And then off the course, I have not fished as much as I have in the past. I've gotten really busy and am playing so much golf. I'm really hoping that I get in more fishing. Perugini: That's definitely a worthwhile downtime goal. Whiskey has a way of bringing people together. We've all experienced it. Beyond this partnership, have you found that whiskey has helped you connect with others—either other players, sponsors or fans—in a more personal way? Clark: For sure. I think there's just something about sitting down and pouring a drink with somebody. Great conversations come from that, and you get to know someone more intimately and personally. It happens all the time, and one of the great places [where] I've done that is at Pebble Beach. It's one of the iconic places where post-round, you go to the tap room or sit around a fire and you're always drinking bourbon. People open up and tell their story. I really enjoy that, especially when I'm away from golf and I get to let loose, have fun and get to know people better. You have a great platform and you want to use it for a greater good, to influence and inspire other people. Perugini: Whiskey definitely has a way of doing that. When young golfers look at your journey, what is the one lesson or mindset that you hope they will take away from your career? Clark: I'd like to do two. I grew up in Colorado, and just because you didn't grow up in a state that has really warm weather like Florida, you can live in a place that only has six months of golf a year and still make it on the PGA Tour. And the other thing is to do something greater than just being a great golfer. You try to leave a legacy. You have a great platform and you want to use it for a greater good, to influence and inspire other people. Perugini: Absolutely. I really look forward to watching you play and watching your career progress. Is there anything that we didn't cover that you want to add to the discussion before we wrap up? Clark: For my partners in Blade and Bow, the sweepstakes ends in June. I'm hoping that there are a bunch of people that want to play with me, and I'm looking forward to it because it's going to be a lot of fun. Perugini: Wyndham, thank you again for your time. I really appreciate it. Best of luck heading into Majors season. Clark: Thanks, Chris. The conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity. Blade and Bow is the key ingredient in the "Kentucky Caddie" cocktail. The sweepstakes runs now through June 15th, 2025, and fulfillment of the trip will take place later in Summer 2025. Entrants must be 25 years or older. To enter or to learn more including official rules, visit Follow me on Instagram at @singlemaltsavvy
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Southeastern Wildlife Expo kicks off with three days of art, food, and wildlife demos
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, a three-day festival that brings together wildlife experts, artists, and exhibitors, begins Friday in downtown Charleston. Over 500 vendors will be displayed at five locations including Marion Square, Charleston Place, the Gaillard Center, Charleston Marriott, and Brittlebank Park through Sunday afternoon. The annual event, known as SEWE, began in February 1983 with about 100 artists and exhibitors, and 5,000 attendees. It has since grown into one of Charleston's most anticipated festivals – unofficially referred to as the kickoff to tourism season – bringing in roughly 500 exhibitors, artists, and wildlife experts and 40,000 attendees each year, generating an estimated $50 million in economic impact. The purpose of the festival is to promote wildlife and nature conservation and 'make positive contributions, through entertainment, to the genre of wildlife art, conservation, education, and the local, regional and state economies.' There is a lot to do at SEWE with fun for the entire family. Top events include the popular Dock Dog competitions, sheep and duck herding, fly fishing demonstrations at Brittlebank Park, enjoy chef demos and a bite to eat at Marion Square or browse the art gallery at Charleston Place. Renowned wildlife explorer and conservationist Forrest Galante will present live animal shots at the Gaillard Center with seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. Blade and Bow to showcase Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey during 2025 SEWE Handcrafted goods by artisans and craftsmen from around the country are put on display during the annual event, along with wildlife and nature paintings, carvings, and sculptures. Stop by the Charleston Marriott for the sporting showroom featuring sporting and adventure guides, outdoor outfitters, taxidermy, sporting gear, and clothing. In the 'Kids Zone' at Brittlebank Park, attendees will find pony and camel rides, an exotic petting zoo, inflatables, educational programs, and other activities. A small kids section will be available at Marion Square, too. For more information about SEWE and to view the schedule, please click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
