A podcast exploring the rich literary tradition of the game of golf, hosted by authors Stephen Proctor and Jim Hartsell.
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Golfer - at - Large by Charles Price
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1:26:44Stephen and Jim discuss the wonderful and often overlooked American writer, Charles Price. For a special Down the Rabbit Hole segment, they are joined by Jake Hartsell.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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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.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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A Golfer's Life by Arnold Palmer with James Dodson
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1:11:12Stephen and Jim discuss the definitive 1999 Arnold Palmer biography written by James Dodson.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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A Course Called Ireland with Tom Coyne
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1:39:56Stephen 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.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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Stephen and Jim discuss the 2006 classic of golf literature, Preferred Lies by Andrew Greig.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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The Architectural Side of Golf by Tom Simpson and H.N. Wethered
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1:19:10Stephen and Jim discuss the 1929 classic on golf architecture and its unique analysis of the game.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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The Clicking of Cuthbert by PG Wodehouse
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1:14:26Stephen 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.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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Seve Ballesteros's A Touch of Class with Kenny Reid
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2:01:35Stephen 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.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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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.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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The Mystery of Golf by Arnold Haultain
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1:33:32Stephen 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.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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The Dogged Victims of Inexorable Fate by Dan Jenkins
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1:28:02Stephen 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.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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The Long Green Fairway by Pat Ward-Thomas
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1:16:18Stephen 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.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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Stephen and Jim welcome English writer Richard Pennell to the pod to discuss his book Grass Routes.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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Blasted Heaths and Blessed Greens by James Finegan
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1:44:13Stephen 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.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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Golf Between Two Wars by Bernard Darwin
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1:35:53Stephen 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 …
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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.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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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.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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Thirty Years of Championship Golf by Gene Sarazen
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1:14:06Stephen and Jim discuss the classic 1950 memoir, Thirty Years of Championship Golf by Gene Sarazen with Herbert Warren WindBy Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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Angus MacVicar and Golf in My Gallowses
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1:18:01Stephen and Jim discuss the prolific Scottish author Angus MacVicar, specifically his 1984 book Golf in My Gallowses.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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A Season in Dornoch with Lorne Rubenstein
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1:51:18Stephen and Jim discuss the seminal 2001 book, A Season in Dornoch - written by the great Canadian golf writer Lorne Rubenstein. Lorne joins for part of the discussion. A celebration of all that is great about Scottish golf.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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To The Linksland with Michael Bamberger
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1:47:16Stephen and Jim discuss the classic 1992 book To The Linksland by Michael Bamberger - featuring characters like the great Scottish pro John Stark of Crieff and Peter Teravainen. Michael joins the podcast for a wide-ranging discussion on Scotland, golf writing and his legendary career.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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Stephen & Jim discuss the great collection of golf writing from 1996 by John Updike.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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Hell’s Golfer - Golf and The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
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1:48:25Stephen and Jim discuss the seminal 1994 book Hell's Golfer by Tom Morton. They are joined by the author from his home in the Shetland islands of Scotland.By Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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Stephen and Jim discuss the origins of American golf writing, with a focus on three towering figures: Dan Jenkins, Charles Price and Herbert Warren WindBy Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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Stephen and Jim discuss the UK writers who are the main spiritual descendants of Bernard Darwin: Pat Ward-Thomas, Henry Longhurst, S.L. McKinlay and Peter DobereinerBy Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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Stephen and Jim explore the origins of golf writing, with a focus on the works of Horace Hutchinson and Bernard Darwin.By Jim Hartsell
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