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The Duffer’s Literary Companion

Jim Hartsell & Stephen Proctor

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

sports golf

All Episodes

07:54

The Finest Man I Ever Met

The Duffer’s Literary Companion ·

2024/02/22

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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01:36:37

My Usual Game with David Owen

The Duffer’s Literary Companion ·

2024/02/02

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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01:14:06

Thirty Years of Championship Golf by Gene Sarazen

The Duffer’s Literary Companion ·

2024/01/05

Stephen and Jim discuss the classic 1950 memoir, Thirty Years of Championship Golf by Gene Sarazen with Herbert Warren Wind

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01:18:01

Angus MacVicar and Golf in My Gallowses

The Duffer’s Literary Companion ·

2023/12/01

Stephen and Jim discuss the prolific Scottish author Angus MacVicar, specifically his 1984 book Golf in My Gallowses.

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01:51:18

A Season in Dornoch with Lorne Rubenstein

The Duffer’s Literary Companion ·

2023/11/03

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.

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01:47:16

To The Linksland with Michael Bamberger

The Duffer’s Literary Companion ·

2023/10/05

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.

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01:14:41

Golf Dreams by John Updike

The Duffer’s Literary Companion ·

2023/09/01

Stephen & Jim discuss the great collection of golf writing from 1996 by John Updike.

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01:48:25

Hell’s Golfer - Golf and The Art of Motorcycle...

The Duffer’s Literary Companion ·

2023/08/03

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.

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01:30:40

The American Triumvirate

The Duffer’s Literary Companion ·

2023/07/07

Stephen and Jim discuss the origins of American golf writing, with a focus on three towering figures: Dan Jenkins, Charles Price and Herbert Warren Wind

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01:15:25

The Descendants of Darwin

The Duffer’s Literary Companion ·

2023/06/02

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 Dobereiner

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01:12:20

The Origins of Golf Writing

The Duffer’s Literary Companion ·

2023/05/04

Stephen and Jim explore the origins of golf writing, with a focus on the works of Horace Hutchinson and Bernard Darwin.

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