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

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

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108 minutes

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Aug 3, 2023

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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.

Released:

Aug 3, 2023

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (14)

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

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Hell’s Golfer - Golf and The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: 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. by The Duffer’s Literary Companion
108 min listen
The American Triumvirate: 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 by The Duffer’s Literary Companion
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A Season in Dornoch with Lorne Rubenstein: 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. by The Duffer’s Literary Companion
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My Usual Game with David Owen: 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 The Duffer’s Literary Companion
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Thirty Years of Championship Golf by Gene Sarazen: Stephen and Jim discuss the classic 1950 memoir, Thirty Years of Championship Golf by Gene Sarazen with Herbert Warren Wind by The Duffer’s Literary Companion
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Grass Routes by Richard Pennell: Stephen and Jim welcome English writer Richard Pennell to the pod to discuss his book Grass Routes. by The Duffer’s Literary Companion
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The Finest Man I Ever Met: 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 The Duffer’s Literary Companion
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Blasted Heaths and Blessed Greens by James Finegan: 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. by The Duffer’s Literary Companion
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Hell’s Golfer - Golf and The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

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

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