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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The Duffer’s Literary Companion
Down the Fairway by Bobby Jones
09-06-2024
Stephen and Jim discuss the 1927 classic Down the Fairway by Bobby Jones -a wonderful memoir of his life in golf, three years before he won the Grand Slam in 1930.
The Mystery of Golf by Arnold Haultain
08-09-2024
Stephen and Jim discuss the unique and mysterious 1908 work by English/Canadian author Arnold Haultain. A few new categories are required to analyze this one.
The Dogged Victims of Inexorable Fate by Dan Jenkins
07-05-2024
Stephen and Jim discuss the 1970 classic The Dogged Victim of Inexorable Fate by Dan Jenkins, which includes one of the best stories ever written - The Glory Game at Goat Hills.
The Long Green Fairway by Pat Ward-Thomas
06-06-2024
Stephen and Jim discuss the 1966 classic book The Long Green Fairway by the English writer Pat Ward-Thomas. It is a wonderful collection of essays from his writing for the Manchester Guardian and Country Life Magazine from 1956-1965.
Grass Routes by Richard Pennell
05-03-2024
Stephen and Jim welcome English writer Richard Pennell to the pod to discuss his book Grass Routes.