Shows
The Duffer’s Literary CompanionThe Match by Mark FrostStephen 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.
2025-10-1055 minThe Duffer’s Literary CompanionHints on Golf - Golf Instruction Books from Hutchinson to HoganStephen and Jim discuss the history of golf instruction books - from Percy Boomer and Horace Hutchinson to Tommy Armour, Jones and Hogan.
2025-09-051h 25The Duffer’s Literary CompanionFinal Rounds and A Son of the Game by James DodsonStephen and Jim discuss two beloved books by one of America's best-selling golf writers.
2025-08-151h 06The Duffer’s Literary CompanionA Game of Golf by Francis OuimetStephen and Jim discuss the 1932 classic by one of America's greatest golfers.
2025-07-111h 10The Duffer’s Literary CompanionThe Shot by Chris MillardStephen 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
2025-06-061h 51The Duffer’s Literary CompanionGolfer - at - Large by Charles PriceStephen 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.
2025-05-161h 26The Duffer’s Literary CompanionGolf in the KingdomStephen 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.
2025-04-041h 41The Duffer’s Literary CompanionA Golfer's Life by Arnold Palmer with James DodsonStephen and Jim discuss the definitive 1999 Arnold Palmer biography written by James Dodson.
2025-03-071h 11The Duffer’s Literary CompanionA Course Called Ireland with Tom CoyneStephen 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.
2025-02-141h 39The Duffer’s Literary CompanionPreferred Lies by Andrew GreigStephen and Jim discuss the 2006 classic of golf literature, Preferred Lies by Andrew Greig.
2025-01-101h 05The Duffer’s Literary CompanionThe Architectural Side of Golf by Tom Simpson and H.N. WetheredStephen and Jim discuss the 1929 classic on golf architecture and its unique analysis of the game.
2024-12-061h 19The Duffer’s Literary CompanionThe Clicking of Cuthbert by PG WodehouseStephen 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.
2024-11-011h 14The Duffer’s Literary CompanionSeve Ballesteros's A Touch of Class with Kenny ReidStephen 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.
2024-10-042h 01The Duffer’s Literary CompanionDown the Fairway by Bobby JonesStephen 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.
2024-09-061h 35The Duffer’s Literary CompanionThe Mystery of Golf by Arnold HaultainStephen 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.
2024-08-091h 33The Duffer’s Literary CompanionThe Dogged Victims of Inexorable Fate by Dan JenkinsStephen 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.
2024-07-051h 28The Duffer’s Literary CompanionThe Long Green Fairway by Pat Ward-ThomasStephen 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.
2024-06-071h 16The Duffer’s Literary CompanionGrass Routes by Richard PennellStephen and Jim welcome English writer Richard Pennell to the pod to discuss his book Grass Routes.
2024-05-031h 51The Duffer’s Literary CompanionBlasted Heaths and Blessed Greens by James FineganStephen 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.
2024-04-051h 44The Duffer’s Literary CompanionGolf Between Two Wars by Bernard DarwinStephen 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.
2024-03-011h 35The Duffer’s Literary CompanionThe Finest Man I Ever MetA 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.
2024-02-2207 minThe Duffer’s Literary CompanionMy Usual Game with David OwenStephen 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.
2024-02-021h 36The Duffer’s Literary CompanionThirty Years of Championship Golf by Gene SarazenStephen and Jim discuss the classic 1950 memoir, Thirty Years of Championship Golf by Gene Sarazen with Herbert Warren Wind
2024-01-051h 14The Duffer’s Literary CompanionAngus MacVicar and Golf in My GallowsesStephen and Jim discuss the prolific Scottish author Angus MacVicar, specifically his 1984 book Golf in My Gallowses.
2023-12-011h 18The Duffer’s Literary CompanionA Season in Dornoch with Lorne RubensteinStephen 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.
2023-11-031h 51The Duffer’s Literary CompanionTo The Linksland with Michael BambergerStephen 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.
2023-10-061h 47The Duffer’s Literary CompanionGolf Dreams by John UpdikeStephen & Jim discuss the great collection of golf writing from 1996 by John Updike.
2023-09-011h 14The Duffer’s Literary CompanionHell’s Golfer - Golf and The Art of Motorcycle MaintenanceStephen 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.
2023-08-041h 48
Birdies & BourbonAuthor Jim Hartsell Chats The Secret Home of Golf, When Revelation Comes: A Journey Across the Sacred Links of Scotland, Sweeten Cove & MoreAuthor Jim Hartsell Chats The Secret Home of Golf, When Revelation Comes: A Journey Across the Sacred Links of Scotland, Sweeten Cove & More
Birdies & Bourbon had a blast chatting with author Jim Hartsell about his books The Secret Home of Golf and When Revelation Comes. We chat through his journeys to Scotland and Sweetens Cove. Jim shares some of his favorite spots in Scotland, we chat through Scotch Whisky and more.
Jim Hartsell is a native and lifelong resident of Alabama. A registered architect, he has worked on the design of projects for the University...
2023-07-271h 22The Duffer’s Literary CompanionThe American TriumvirateStephen and Jim discuss the origins of American golf writing, with a focus on three towering figures: Dan Jenkins, Charles Price and Herbert Warren Wind
2023-07-071h 30The Duffer’s Literary CompanionThe Descendants of DarwinStephen 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
2023-06-021h 15The Duffer’s Literary CompanionThe Origins of Golf WritingStephen and Jim explore the origins of golf writing, with a focus on the works of Horace Hutchinson and Bernard Darwin.
2023-05-051h 12
TrapDraw Podcast – No Laying Up164: Favorite Golf BooksHappy Thanksgiving! This week's episode features three people with a deep passion for golf writing: Jim Hartsell (@JimHHartsell), author of "The Secret Home of Golf: The Authorized History of King-Collins Golf and the Creation of Sweetens Cove"; Stephen Proctor (@SProctorGolf), author of "Monarch of the Green: Young Tom Morris, Pioneer of Modern Golf"; and Michael Wolf (@BamaBearcat), President of 288 Sports and an avid collector of rare golf books. These three join Randy to discuss their favorite 15 golf books of all time. So if you're looking for ideas on golf books to read, or shopping for a golf lover this...
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