13 episodes
The Duffer’s Literary Companion Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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5.0 • 8 Ratings
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Authors Stephen Proctor and Jim Hartsell explore the literary side of the game of golf.
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Grass Routes by Richard Pennell
Stephen and Jim welcome English writer Richard Pennell to the pod to discuss his book Grass Routes.
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Blasted Heaths and Blessed Greens by James Finegan
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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Golf Between Two Wars by Bernard Darwin
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.
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The Finest Man I Ever Met
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.
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My Usual Game with David Owen
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.
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Thirty Years of Championship Golf by Gene Sarazen
Stephen and Jim discuss the classic 1950 memoir, Thirty Years of Championship Golf by Gene Sarazen with Herbert Warren Wind
Customer Reviews
Simply Magical!
The apex show on golf writing and a must for any connoisseur of golfing literature.
Brilliant oasis of golfing history, knowledge and calm
The depth of knowledge and care of factual accuracy from Stephen et al is a source of great learning for me. Recent malignant changes to modern golf have turned me to a quieter more gentler time when there was an honour and deeper respect for the traditions of game than there appears to be today. This podcast typifies that respect. I have and continue to learn much more about the game I love, born in a town i call home (although I live in Aberdeen atm). Thanks to all those involved in producing this podcast however the some of the books referenced have dented my savings account! 😃
Warmest regards Ian Rose
Member New Golf Club, St Andrews.
Appreciation and magintitude of the golfing legends and history
I am fortunate to be a member of an historic Golf Club. In my quest for discovery and knowledge I tuned in and discovered this amazing warm and interesting podcast - Jim & Stephen take you on a historical journey, signposting you to the rich abundant vaults of golfing literary works - after listening to this it has opened my eyes to a different golfing experience and thought - My appreciation and magnitude of the golfing legends and the origins of golf history is buzzing - I just want to pick some hickory clubs and go explore and tread those hallowed golf courses and read about those colourful characters that helped to define and make our game so accessible for us today.
Thank you Stephen for the kind connection & reading list tip, going to start saving the pennies