The Duffer’s Literary Companion

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

  1. 1D AGO

    The Ambassador by William Casto

    Stephen and Jim discuss The Ambassador from Back Nine Press - the story of  Alexander Findlay, one of the forgotten fathers of American golf. They are joined by author William Casto.

    1h 27m

  2. 12/14/2025

    The Spirit of St Andrews by Dr. Alsiter MacKenzie

    Stephen and Jim discuss the classic golf and architecture manifesto written by the Good Doctor in 1933 and published over 60 years after his death in 1995, after being discovered hidden in an old desk drawer.

    1 hr

  3. 11/18/2025

    Golfer's Gold by Tony Lema & Gwilym S. Brown

    Stephen and Jim discuss the unique in-depth look at the early days of the PGA Tour by "Champagne" Tony Lema, whose life was tragically cut short at age 32. He won the 1964 Open Championship at St Andrews.

    1h 4m

  4. 10/10/2025

    The Match by Mark Frost

    Stephen and Jim discuss Mark Frost's 2007 story of the mythical 1956 match between Ben Hogan & Byron Nelson vs Ken Venturi & Harvie Ward at Cypress Point.

    56 min

  5. 09/05/2025

    Hints on Golf - Golf Instruction Books from Hutchinson to Hogan

    Stephen and Jim discuss the history of golf instruction books - from Percy Boomer and Horace Hutchinson to Tommy Armour, Jones and Hogan.

    1h 25m

  6. 08/15/2025

    Final Rounds and A Son of the Game by James Dodson

    Stephen and Jim discuss two beloved books by one of America's best-selling golf writers.

    1h 7m

  7. 07/11/2025

    A Game of Golf by Francis Ouimet

    Stephen and Jim discuss the 1932 classic by one of America's greatest golfers.

    1h 11m

  8. 06/06/2025

    The Shot by Chris Millard

    Stephen and Jim are joined by author Chris Millard to discuss his new book from Back Nine Press, The Shot - Watson, Nicklaus, Pebble Beach, and the Chip That Changed Everything

    1h 51m
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A podcast exploring the rich literary tradition of the game of golf, hosted by authors Stephen Proctor and Jim Hartsell.

Information

  • Creator
    Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Duffer’s Literary Companion

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