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Authors Stephen Proctor and Jim Hartsell explore the literary side of the game of golf, going in depth on critical works of golf literature and writing to explain their significance to the golfer.

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America's Gift To Golf by Herbert Warren Wind

Stephen and Jim discuss Herbert Warren Wind's collection of essays on The Masters from 1954 to 1989.

A Round of Golf Courses by Patric Dickinson

Stephen and Jim discuss the influential 1951 classic, A Round of Golf Courses, by the English poet and author, Patric Dickinson. In this book, Dickinson writes about the 18 "best" courses in Great Britain. This volume is the inspiration for A Round of Scotttish Courses, Jim's new book from back9press.com.

The Ambassador by William Casto

Stephen and Jim discuss The Ambassador from Back Nine Press - the story of Alexander Findlay, one of the forgotten fathers of American golf. They are joined by author William Casto.

The Spirit of St Andrews by Dr. Alsiter MacKenzie

Stephen and Jim discuss the classic golf and architecture manifesto written by the Good Doctor in 1933 and published over 60 years after his death in 1995, after being discovered hidden in an old desk drawer.

Golfer's Gold by Tony Lema & Gwilym S. Brown

Stephen and Jim discuss the unique in-depth look at the early days of the PGA Tour by "Champagne" Tony Lema, whose life was tragically cut short at age 32. He won the 1964 Open Championship at St Andrews.