Grass Routes by Richard Pennell

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Grass Routes by Richard Pennell

FromThe Duffer’s Literary Companion

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98 minutes

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May 2, 2024

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Stephen and Jim welcome English writer Richard Pennell to the pod to discuss his book Grass Routes.

Released:

May 2, 2024

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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Grass Routes by Richard Pennell

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