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
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.
Blasted Heaths and Blessed Greens by James Finegan
04-04-2024
Stephen and Jim discuss the seminal 1996 Scottish golf travel book, Blasted Heaths and Blessed Greens by Philadelphia native Jim Finegan. In the Down The Rabbit Hole segment, the guys name their own current favorite top 10 Scottish courses.
Golf Between Two Wars by Bernard Darwin
03-01-2024
Stephen and Jim discuss the classic 1944 book Golf Between Two Wars by the legendary Bernard Darwin. In addition to Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen, a deep discussion ensues on such unforgettable characters as Cyril Tolley, Cecil Leitch, Glenna Collett, Tommy Armour, Alexa Stirling, and Joyce Wethered. Darwin's writings and equipment and architecture are all still remarkably relevant after 80 years.
The Finest Man I Ever Met
02-22-2024
A mini episode for Stephen, with a reading from Sam McKinlay's wonderful Scottish Golf and Golfers. Sam was the golf writer for the Glasgow Herald from 1956-1980.
My Usual Game with David Owen
02-02-2024
Stephen and Jim discuss the 1995 book, My Usual Game. They are joined by the author, David Owen. David has been a staff writer for The New Yorker since 1991.