Men of Magnolia League

Travel

Bag It by G. Hamlin O’Kelley | Red Clay Soul

I cannot say enough good things about Delta Airlines.

Oregon’s “Other” Great Golf Destination • Kingdom Magazine

Everyone knows about Bandon Dunes, but there’s another epic collection of courses lurking just around the Bend.

Taos Mystique—A Deep Skiing Experience in the Land of Enchantment - Powder

A photo essay into the revered mystical ski slopes of Taos, NM.

Culture

The birth of trap music and the rise of southern hip-hop : NPR

In 2003, T.I. and other Atlanta rappers created new subgenre of rap: trap music. Twenty years later, its influence is everywhere.

The Nine Most Stylish Golf Players And Their Watches

See what was worn on the wrists of Jack, Arnie, Bobby Jones, and other legends.

15 Best Jordan Shoes 2023, According to Style Editors

From the icons to the underdogs, in no particular order.

Sporting

SEC Football: Ranking every stadium from worst to first

Best architecture? Setting? Atmosphere? We've ranked each and every stadium in the SEC from worst to best - top 5 deserves much debate.

SEC Football by the Numbers: A new leader for the league in the AP preseason poll - al.com

Six SEC teams are ranked in the AP preseason poll for 2023, with Georgia at No. 1 -- the first time since 2009 that Alabama hasn’t been the league’s top team in the first poll.

The Evolution of Saltwater Fly-Fishing | Sport Fishing Mag

Fly-fishing has primarily been the domain of freshwater anglers, but in the 20th century saltwater fly-fishing started to take off. Learn about its impressive history.

Golf

7-Eleven's Golf Capsule the Latest in a String of Excess, Bandwagon Branding

In a market already flooded with excess, brands need to consider not whether they can, but whether they should.

Phil Mickelson's gambling losses totaled nearly $100 million, former associate alleges in new book | Golf News and Tour Information | GolfDigest.com

The following is an excerpt from “Gambler: Secrets from a Life at Risk,” by Billy Walters.

The Masters: Inside the prestigious Augusta golf tournament

What would you say is the hottest ticket in global sport? Wimbledon? The Super Bowl? I’d say the Masters Tournament is all three of those events rolled into one.

A Surge in Young Golfers Is Turning the Sport Into a Family Affair - Bloomberg

How to get your kids into your favorite game without turning them off? A trip to Kiawah Island Golf Resort can help.

Food & Drink

Meet the Makers of the Newly Crowned World’s Best Bourbon – Garden & Gun

The young Augusta Distillery notched a huge win at this year’s prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and it’s helping to revitalize this small Kentucky river town

Cocktail of the Week: Classic Mojito | Seattle Refined

When it comes to classic cocktails, the mojito never disappoints.

10 classic summer cocktails everyone should know how to make - The Manual

While a nice glass of wine or frosty beer is sure to hit the spot, we’d rather enjoy something with layers upon layers of fresh, seasonal flavors. We’re talking, of course about summer cocktails.

Issue 29 August 21st 2023