The Duffer’s Literary Companion

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**The Duffer’s Literary Companion**

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

Latest Episodes:

Preferred Lies by Andrew Greig Jan 09, 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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