Page 14 - South Mississippi Living - November, 2025

COAST NOTE
YOUNG
GOLFERS
SHINE
8th Annual U.S. Kids Golf Gulf Coast State Invitational
story by Kelsey Sunderman-Foster photo courtesy of U.S. Kids Golf Foundation
The Club at Diamondhead hosted a showcase of rising
talent over Labor Day weekend as junior golfers from 10 states competed in the 8th Annual U.S. Kids Golf Gulf Coast State Invitational. With sunny skies and championship-caliber course conditions, players set records and delivered unforgettable performances across every division.
In the Boys 13-14 category, Brent Underwood of Austin, Texas, fired back-to-back 66s for a record-setting 132 total, while Louisiana’s Isabella Reeves surged with a final-round 69 to capture the Girls 13-14 title at 142. Another highlight came from Duluth, Georgia’s Chloe Shin, who shattered the Girls 8 & Under tournament record with a stunning 63.
“This year’s tournament stood out not just for the talent,
but for the quality of play,” said Tournament Director Jimmy Headrick, PGA. Special thanks were given to PGA Director
of Golf Chris Altese and Golf Course Superintendent Dan Hamman for preparing world-class conditions that elevated one of the Gulf Coast’s premier junior golf championships.
See all tournament results at www.tournaments.uskidsgolf.com.
T he Bushwacker
Food Network Names The
Blind Tiger’s Bushwacker
the Best Frozen Drink in
Mississippi
story by Kelsey Sunderman-Foster photo courtesy of The Blind Tiger
The Blind Tiger is celebrating national recognition after Food Network named its signature Bushwacker the Best Frozen Drink in Mississippi.
In its “Best Frozen Drinks in Every State” feature, Food Network invites readers to “grab an umbrella-shaded
patio table at this brightly painted beachside restaurant on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast” and enjoy The Blind Tiger’s spin on the coastal classic.
First created in St. Thomas and popularized on Pensacola Beach, the Bushwacker has found a new home on the Mississippi Coast. Served in a souvenir cup, The Blind Tiger’s version blends vanilla ice cream, coconut rum, coffee liqueur and overproof rum for a creamy, tropical kick. Guests can also add a rum floater for an extra splash of Gulf Coast spirit.
“I was told two things when I opened the first Blind Tiger in 2013—that the Gulf Coast isn’t a ‘red shrimp’ or ‘bushwacker’ market,” said owner Thomas Genin. “We continue to prove this wrong daily across the Coast. Our customers are the best.”
The Bushwacker is one highlight on a menu filled with fresh seafood, tacos, and coastal favorites—all served with waterfront views and a laid-back, island-inspired vibe.
14 | November 2025 www.smliving.net | SOUTH MISSISSIPPI Living