The Duffer’s Literary Companion

Apr 04 2025 25 ep. 86 mins 15

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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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Golf in the Kingdom

Apr 04 2025 101 mins

Stephen and Jim account for golf's strange and lasting attraction in a discussion of Michael Murphy's 1972 classic of golf fiction, Golf in the Kingdom.

A Golfer's Life by Arnold Palmer with James Dodson

Mar 06 2025 71 mins

Stephen and Jim discuss the definitive 1999 Arnold Palmer biography written by James Dodson.

A Course Called Ireland with Tom Coyne

Feb 13 2025 99 mins

Stephen and Jim discuss the 2009 New York Times bestseller A Course Called Ireland - A Long Walk in Search of a Country, a Pint, and the Next Tee. Author Tom Coyne joins the podcast for a wonderful discussion about the book and other topics.

Preferred Lies by Andrew Greig

Jan 09 2025 65 mins

Stephen and Jim discuss the 2006 classic of golf literature, Preferred Lies by Andrew Greig.

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.