The Finest Man I Ever Met

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The Finest Man I Ever Met

FromThe Duffer’s Literary Companion

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8 minutes

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Feb 21, 2024

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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.

Released:

Feb 21, 2024

Format:

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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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The Descendants of Darwin: 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 by The Duffer’s Literary Companion
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The Origins of Golf Writing by The Duffer’s Literary Companion
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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
Golf Dreams by John Updike: Stephen & Jim discuss the great collection of golf writing from 1996 by John Updike. by The Duffer’s Literary Companion
75 min listen
To The Linksland with Michael Bamberger: 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, go... by The Duffer’s Literary Companion
107 min listen
Angus MacVicar and Golf in My Gallowses: Stephen and Jim discuss the prolific Scottish author Angus MacVicar, specifically his 1984 book Golf in My Gallowses. by The Duffer’s Literary Companion
78 min listen
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
98 min listen
Golf Between Two Wars by Bernard Darwin: 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,... by The Duffer’s Literary Companion
96 min listen
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
97 min listen
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
8 min listen
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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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
104 min listen
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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To The Linksland with Michael Bamberger: 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, go... by The Duffer’s Literary Companion
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