The Duffer’s Literary Companion

Dec 05 2024 21 ep. 87 mins 11

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A podcast exploring the rich literary tradition of the game of golf, hosted by authors Stephen Proctor and Jim Hartsell.

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The Architectural Side of Golf by Tom Simpson and H.N. Wethered

Dec 05 2024 79 mins

Stephen and Jim discuss the 1929 classic on golf architecture and its unique analysis of the game.

The Clicking of Cuthbert by PG Wodehouse

Oct 31 2024 74 mins

Stephen and Jim discuss the classic 1922 comic masterpiece by the English writer PG Wodehouse. From Sage Advice from the Oldest Member to Joe Gargery and The Judge in Down the Rabbit Hole, it's a fun look at a wonderful writer of fiction.

Seve Ballesteros's A Touch of Class with Kenny Reid

Oct 04 2024 121 mins

Stephen and Jim remember the career of the legendary Spanish golfer Seve Ballesteros and welcome Scottish author Kenny Reid to discuss his new book on Seve.

Down the Fairway by Bobby Jones

Sep 05 2024 95 mins

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

Aug 08 2024 93 mins

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

Jul 04 2024 88 mins

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

Jun 06 2024 76 mins

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

May 02 2024 111 mins

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

Apr 04 2024 104 mins

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

Feb 29 2024 95 mins

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