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
The Clicking of Cuthbert by PG Wodehouse
11-01-2024
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
10-04-2024
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
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.