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Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Golf Has Never Been Cooler: How the Sport Conquered Pop Culture
Golf Has Never Been Cooler: How the Sport Conquered Pop Culture originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Golf used to be all stuffy country clubs and "quiet on the tee." Now? Travis Scott's dropping sold-out golf shoes and Snoop Dogg's talking about bringing more flavor to Augusta. Advertisement It's been incredible to watch. Sure, some golf traditionalists probably hate it, but honestly? I'm here for all of it. There is a place for the games tradition, and most who have started embracing golf over the past few years respect that. Here's the thing, though: if you stay stagnant, you die, or at least fade away into obscurity. I say respect and honor the tradition but embrace the new and exciting! I'm a PGA Professional, and I've watched this whole thing unfold. The sport I love has spent decades keeping people out with unspoken rules and intimidating traditions. What's happening now isn't just cool—it's necessary if golf wants to survive. Go to TopGolf any Friday night. You'll find people in their twenties drinking cocktails and smashing balls to Drake songs. Zero hushed reverence. Zero stuffy dress codes. This definitely isn't the golf your grandfather played, and that's precisely what makes it exciting. Advertisement I'll be unpacking all of this on Athlon Sports over the next few months—how pop culture is completely changing what golf looks like. Hip-Hop Owns Golf Now Tyler the Creator made golf part of his brand with Golf Wang. Golf polos became as cool as Supreme drops. Travis Scott took it further—his Nike golf shoes sell out faster than concert tickets. His Air Jordan 1 Low Golf "Neutral Olive" proved golf gear could be functional and fashionable. DJ Khaled recently teased a full Cactus Jack x Nike Golf collection. When golf collaborations generate sneaker-level hype, you know something major shifted. Snoop Dogg says golf needs more "cool." He's positioning himself as hip-hop's golf ambassador, pushing for outreach to inner cities to find "the next Tiger." When Snoop calls the sport "garbage" without Tiger Woods, he's highlighting why diverse representation matters. Advertisement I'll be exploring hip-hop's full impact on golf fashion and culture in upcoming pieces. Country Music Gets It Country artists and golf make perfect sense. Darius Rucker has hosted charity tournaments for over a decade. Jake Owen nearly went pro before an injury led him to music. Luke Combs loves golf so much that he gets featured on U.S. Open broadcasts. Country music and golf share values: outdoor recreation, competition, community. This crossover deserves its own deep dive, which I'll provide in future coverage. Bill Murray, left, and Darius Rucker pose during the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in Pebble Beach, Calif., on Feb. 4, 2022. (Bill Streicher/USA TODAY Sports) Athletes Cross Over Michael Jordan's golf obsession is legendary. But Stephen Curry showed how golf complements other sports. His skills and youth golf initiatives prove the sport can be aspirational and accessible. Advertisement Tony Romo went from NFL quarterback to serious golfer with professional attempts. As someone who's worked with athletes transitioning to golf, their competitive drive inspires new demographics to pick up clubs. I'll examine specific athlete success stories and their cultural impact in upcoming articles. Michael Jordan watches Luke Donald during U.S. Open sectional qualifying at The Bears Club in Jupiter, Fla., on June 8, 2015. (Allen Eyestone/The Palm Beach Post via Imagn Content Services, LLC) Hollywood Embraces the Course Bill Murray's Pro-Am antics have become legendary. The American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe is now must-watch TV. These events prove golf doesn't need to be serious to be compelling. When celebrities negotiate golf time into contracts or play before dawn to fit rounds in, they're saying golf is worth prioritizing. Advertisement Social Media Changed Everything Grant Horvat celebrates after winning the Content Creator Classic with a birdie putt on the par-3 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass on March 12, 2025. (Garry Smits/The Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Golf's digital transformation democratized access like traditional media never could. Paige Spiranac built massive followings by making golf approachable. Good Good Golf turned golf into Netflix-level entertainment. TikTok created viral golf moments reaching audiences who might never visit traditional courses. As a PGA Professional, social media creators revolutionized golf instruction. They made golf feel accessible and fun when the traditional industry struggled for decades. I'll profile the most influential golf content creators and analyze how they're reshaping participation. Advertisement TopGolf Reimagined Golf TopGolf and Drive Shack reimagined golf as a social entertainment experience, rather than a solitary sport. When you can enjoy golf with friends over drinks and music, exclusivity barriers crumble. Golf Stays Cool, Gets Inclusive Golf maintained its aspirational appeal while becoming inclusive. It still represents success and leisure, but isn't confined to one demographic anymore. When DJ Khaled posts "Let's Go Golfing" to millions or Travis Scott hosts charity tournaments, they're redefining who belongs in golf culture. Jimmy Fallon, left, and DJ Khaled talk to the media at Edgewood Tahoe on Friday, July 12, 2024, ahead of their four-hole golf exhibition. (Jim Krajewski/RGJ / USA TODAY NETWORK) Golf embraced personality, style, and social media. The sport that once had strict dress codes now celebrates Travis Scott's backward Swoosh designs. Advertisement As a PGA Professional passionate about growing the game, this renaissance represents everything I hoped to see. Increasing multiculturalism and accessibility aren't just good business—they're essential for survival. When young people of all backgrounds get excited about golf because their favorite artist plays, we're headed in the right direction. Golf's cultural shift isn't about celebrity endorsements or social buzz—it's a fundamental move toward inclusivity. When hip-hop artists, country stars, and influencers find common ground on the course, golf figured out how to be aspirational and welcoming. Over the coming months on Athlon Sports, I'll explore each crossover in detail—celebrity athletes influencing participation, music and movies reshaping golf's image, individual influencers redefining what it means to be a golfer. This is just the beginning. Related: From Norwich to En-Joie: How a Small-Town Kid's Love Affair with the B.C. Open Shaped a Golf Career Related: The Story with Rory: McIlroy's Post-Masters Struggles Show Human Side of Greatness Related: Allow Me to Introduce Myself This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation (LUCK): A Bear Case Theory
We came across a bearish thesis on Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation on The Lion's Roar - Outside the Box Investments' Substack by Dominick D'Angelo. In this article, we will summarize the bears' thesis on LUCK. Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation's share was trading at $9.48 as of June 24th. LUCK's trailing and forward P/E ratios were 24.12 and 63.29, respectively, according to Yahoo Finance. Pixabay/Public Domain Lucky Strike Entertainment (LUCK) continues to underwhelm investors, with Q3 results and operational trends highlighting significant underlying issues. The company pulled full-year guidance just two months before year-end, driven by weakness in its corporate events business and further confirmed by similar softness at TopGolf. Same-store sales were down 5.6% in the quarter, with January impacted by California wildfires and corporate pullbacks, February by macro uncertainty and weather, and March showing no rebound. Retail traffic was flat, leagues saw low single-digit growth, and the events business declined by double digits. Despite easier comps in Q3 and Q4, overall traffic fell ~8.5% YoY, undermining the viability of LUCK's high fixed-cost model. The F&B business, once a bright spot due to menu premiumization, is now losing steam, with beverage sales particularly weak. The bowling pricing tailwind is also fading as prior benefits are lapped, compounding pressure. Yet, there are early signs of management discipline: cost reductions are materializing (labor costs down 7.3% YoY), and capital allocation is shifting toward high-ROI projects and deleveraging instead of buybacks. The company's summer pass initiative shows some momentum, with 2025 sales likely reaching $11M, but it still accounts for less than 1% of revenue. While insider ownership and dividend mechanics provide liquidity flexibility, there's increasing pressure to cut the dividend to redirect capital to debt paydown. Without stabilization in same-store sales and improved traffic, LUCK may need to raise funds externally in 2026. The business remains fragile, with upside capped until core operations regain their footing. Previously, we covered a on Xponential Fitness, Inc. (XPOF) by Inflexio Research in February 2025, which highlighted the company's franchise-driven growth and turnaround strategy. The company's stock price has depreciated by approximately 2.68% since our coverage. This is because the thesis didn't play out as expected. Dominick D'Angelo shares a contrarian view in his bearish thesis on Lucky Strike Entertainment. Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation is not on our list of the 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 9 hedge fund portfolios held LUCK at the end of the first quarter, which was 16 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the risk and potential of LUCK as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 8 Best Wide Moat Stocks to Buy Now and 30 Most Important AI Stocks According to BlackRock. Erreur lors de la récupération des données Connectez-vous pour accéder à votre portefeuille Erreur lors de la récupération des données Erreur lors de la récupération des données Erreur lors de la récupération des données Erreur lors de la récupération des données
Miami Herald
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Clock out and chill out: Fantastic ways to spend summer Fridays in Florida
In Florida, everything slows down in the summer. Many workplaces honor 'Summer Fridays,' allowing employees to cut out early on Fridays and jump start their weekend with extra daylight. With deals on everything from spa treatments to dining, and experiences from indoor golf to fancy tea times and even mingling with flamingos, there are plenty of ways to make the most of those bonus hours. Set your summer vibe with these Summer Friday plans. Skip Out Early for Indoor Golf Leaving work early to play golf on a Friday is a summer flex. Playing golf outside in the dead heat of summer, however, is not. Perfect your game at indoor, air-conditioned golf bays like the ones at The Tips Golf, a new golf studio in Miami's Brickell neighborhood with elevated food and drinks. Take a lesson with a pro, or rent a bay fitted with simulators that offer insight about your swing and game. Bay pricing is $65/hour during off-peak hours and $90/hour during peak hours (after 4 p.m.) Head to TopGolf, with locations across Florida, where both golf pros and newbies can enjoy private, climate-controlled bays, fun games, and cold drinks. Want to brave the outdoors? Try PopStroke, an elevated mini-golf experience with 18-hole courses designed for all ages. With spots across Florida, including West Palm Beach, PopStroke amps up the fun with jumbo TVs, restaurants and bars, outdoor games, and even monthly memberships for regular players. It's the perfect way to turn Summer Friday into a group adventure. Fridays Are Made For Mingling with Flamingos Summer is also the time to visit Florida's many animal attractions. From zebras to giraffes, roaming animals are the stars of the 300-acre Lion Country Safari, a drive-through safari experience in Loxahatchee in Palm Beach County. New this summer, mingle with the park's flock of Caribbean flamingos. During the immersive 'Flamingo Mingle Encounters,' guests can feed the pretty pink birds and snap social media-worthy photos. The experience is offered twice daily. Tickets can be purchased online or on site in the park's walk-through adventure area. Gather The Gals For Gabbing and Tea Sipping on tea while gabbing with your best pals after a long work week is sweet medicine for the summer soul. Our pick for a swanky afternoon tea is the signature St. Regis Afternoon Tea at the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort. Set inside La Gourmandise, where light flows through the floor-to-ceiling windows, diners are treated to an array of fine teas and sweet and savory delicacies nestled inside pretty bird cage towers. This summer, the afternoon tea adds a tropical twist with an all-mango seasonal menu. Another unique option is High Tea at Amal restaurant in Miami's Coconut Grove neighborhood, which takes a Lebanese spin on traditional tea. For $38 a person, you'll sip on Turkish coffee or premium teas while nibbling from a tower lined with Lebanese bites such as grape leaf rolls and truffle rakakat (cheeses wrapped in phyllo pastry), along with baklava, lady fingers and other sweets. Treat Yourself To A Spa Deal If your Friday vibe revolves around relaxing, leave early for a spa treatment. Spas around Florida offer special deals during the summer, so it's worth checking your favorite spa's website or calling to find out about discounted spa specials. During Miami Spa Months, which run from July to the end of August, treatments at participating spas are reduced to $109, $159 and $199. Top spa picks include Lapis Spa, located within the Fontainebleau Miami Beach (it's worth going just for their water features) and Tierra Santa Healing House at Faena Miami Beach. Escape For A Pool Day At A Fancy Resort Thanks to Resort Pass, you can enjoy resort-level perks at participating Florida hotels for the day without an overnight stay. For those craving extra comfort (and sweet, sweet A/C), the Day Room option is a game changer, giving you a private space to relax, recharge, or even sneak in a little work. One standout pick: the Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. Wrap up your Summer Friday with their rooftop sunset happy hour — think DJ beats, drink specials, and golden-hour views over the west-facing horizon. Prefer a pool party? Known for its rowdy weekend pool parties at Strawberry Moon, The Goodtime Hotel, Miami Beach, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, can be your Friday kick start to the weekend. The new Top of the Rox in West Palm Beach, which is a rooftop bar and pool fitted with cabanas and daybeds, is all about daytime pool parties and DJs after dark. Happy Hour starts at 4 p.m. on Fridays and runs until 7 p.m. Reserve A Long, Leisurely Lunch During the summer, you don't have to power through lunch, gobbling down your meal in a race back to work. Instead, book a long, leisurely lunch at one of your favorite restaurants or one that you haven't yet sampled. Italian food lovers can graze their way through Eataly's new two-story marketplace inside Aventura Mall, blending shopping with a flavorful food crawl. If watching the parade of boats on the Miami River sounds like the perfect midday escape, head to Seaspice for the Summer Lunch special, a $39 prix fixe menu that runs Tuesday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m. During August and September, look for Miami Spice deals, with discounted three-course prix fixe lunches for $35 at participating restaurants. If you want to experience Michelin magic, try lunch at Michelin one-starred Cote Korean Steakhouse in the Miami Design District, which will host an epic lunch deal during Spice. In Fort Lauderdale, Visit Lauderdale's annual Dine Out Lauderdale Restaurant Months kick off Aug. 1 and run through Sept. 30.
The Irish Sun
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
World's sexiest volleyball star Kayla Simmons puts on busty display in just bikini and open shirt
KAYLA SIMMONS stunned fans as she put on a busty display in an open shirt. The 29 Kayla Simmons put on a busty display in a selfie Credit: instagram @kaylasimmmons 29 She shared this picture from her beach trip Credit: instagram @kaylasimmmons 29 Kayla is regularly wows fans with her bikini pictures Credit: Instagram @kaylasimmmons 29 She has 1million followers on Instagram Credit: INSTAGRAM @kaylasimmmons She added a caption to the picture in which she said that she was going to the beach after a workout. She wrote: 'Straight from core power to the beach.' The READ MORE IN SPORT She also took a £129 Guess beach bag and a Natural Light snapback cap with her. The snaps would have been viewable to the 1million people who follower her Instagram account. It is not the first time fans have seen the bikini top as The pictures come a week after she visited Catalina Island in California. Most read in Other Sports During the trip, she posted many glamorous pictures of herself. She also Kayla Simmons films herself in sauna wearing just a tiny bikini as 'world's sexiest volleyball player' sends fans wild 29 Kayla recently visited Catalina Island in California Credit: instagram @kaylasimmons 29 She wore a revealing red cardigan during the trip Credit: instagram @kaylasimmons 29 She took this selfie in a bathroom Credit: instagram @kaylasimmons 29 She basked in the sunlight during a boat trip Credit: instagram @kaylasimmons Kayla has also recently went She modestly claimed that she was just "playing mermaids". She has since become a successful model and regularly shares snaps of her heart-racing shoots on her social media pages. She also gives her most loyal supporters the chance to interact with her on OnlyFans . A GLIMPSE INTO KAYLA SIMMONS' GLAMOROUS LIFE... 29 Kayla has been dubbed the world's sexiest volleyball star 29 Kayla played volleyball for Marshall University - although usually not in this outfit Credit: Instagram / Kaylasimmmons 29 She has built up a huge following on social media 29 On both TikTok and Instagram she has amassed combined 1.8million followers Credit: Instagram @kaylasimmmons 29 Kayla still plays volleyball occasionally and pulled off a trick shot with her bum Credit: INSTAGRAM @kaylasimmmons @outofsystemofficial 29 Kayla revealed how she keeps her peachy rear in perfect shape Credit: Instagram/kaylasimmmons 29 It's not just volleyball Kayla can play as she impressed at Top Golf 29 The beauty regularly wows her fans with bikini snaps on Instagram Credit: Instagram 29 Kayla 'gave a new meaning to sideboob' in this upload Credit: Instagram/Kaylasimmons 29 Kayla loves the beach Credit: Instagram @kaylasimmmons 29 Kayla gave this dog an eyeful Credit: Instagram @kaylasimmmons 29 And this little kitten didn't know where to look Credit: Instagram/kaylasimmmons 29 Kayla shared a collection of steamy photos to her Instagram from her summer trip around Europe Credit: Instagram/Kayla Simmons 29 Kayla lives a glamorous life Credit: Instagram/Kayla Simmons 29 She shared this seriously busty snap on Instagram Credit: Instagram @kaylasimmmons 29 She love to stay tanned and posts pictures from her sunbathing days Credit: Instagram / @kaylasimmmons 29 But she showed off her sunburn here Credit: Instagram/Kayla Simmons 29 Kayla delighted fans with this bikini pic Credit: Instagram/kaylasimmmons 29 Fans regularly heap praise on her for her figure 29 Kayla shared this busty photo with her one million Instagram followers Credit: Instagram/kaylasimmmons 29 Kayla is one of the most popular sport's influencers
Axios
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
How to honor Juneteenth in Tampa Bay
Juneteenth is on Thursday, and there are numerous ways to celebrate the holiday across Tampa Bay. Why it matters: Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day enslaved people in Texas learned of their emancipation. The big picture: Despite recent backlash against civil rights and discussions of racism, celebrations of the holiday are growing, Axios' Russell Contreras reports. Zoom in: Here's how to celebrate locally: Tampa Bay Juneteenth Festival, Tampa: This weeklong celebration kicks off Monday night with a youth summit, continues through the week with community discussions and a Top Golf fundraiser and culminates in a free block party-style festival on Saturday at Raymond James Stadium. Juneteenth Celebration on the Deuces, St. Petersburg: This party in the heart of St. Pete's Black business district will feature vendors, artists and more. 11am-8pm Thursday at The Catalyst on the Deuces Tampa Heights Cultural Fest - A Juneteenth Community Celebration, Tampa: This free, family-friendly event will include live music, local vendors, food, a community kickball game and more. 5-9pm Sunday at the Tampa Heights Junior Civic Association Juneteenth Arts Festival, Sarasota: Join the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe for a free day of local art and short films, a free jazz concert, a documentary screening and more. 11am-7pm Sunday at the troupe's North Orange Avenue campus Juneteenth: A Freedom Celebration, Tarpon Springs: Catch water slides, live music, line dancing and free food at this festival in east Tarpon.
