A podcast exploring the rich literary tradition of the game of golf, hosted by authors Stephen Proctor and Jim Hartsell.
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The Mystery of Golf by Arnold Haultain
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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.Por Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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The Dogged Victims of Inexorable Fate by Dan Jenkins
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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.Por Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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The Long Green Fairway by Pat Ward-Thomas
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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.Por Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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Grass Routes by Richard Pennell
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Stephen and Jim welcome English writer Richard Pennell to the pod to discuss his book Grass Routes.Por Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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Blasted Heaths and Blessed Greens by James Finegan
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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.Por Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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Golf Between Two Wars by Bernard Darwin
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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 …
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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.Por Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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My Usual Game with David Owen
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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.Por Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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Thirty Years of Championship Golf by Gene Sarazen
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Stephen and Jim discuss the classic 1950 memoir, Thirty Years of Championship Golf by Gene Sarazen with Herbert Warren WindPor Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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Angus MacVicar and Golf in My Gallowses
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Stephen and Jim discuss the prolific Scottish author Angus MacVicar, specifically his 1984 book Golf in My Gallowses.Por Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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A Season in Dornoch with Lorne Rubenstein
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Stephen 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.Por Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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To The Linksland with Michael Bamberger
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Stephen 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.Por Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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Golf Dreams by John Updike
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Stephen & Jim discuss the great collection of golf writing from 1996 by John Updike.Por Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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Hell’s Golfer - Golf and The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
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Stephen 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.Por Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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The American Triumvirate
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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 WindPor Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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The Descendants of Darwin
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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 DobereinerPor Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor
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The Origins of Golf Writing
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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.Por Jim Hartsell
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