The Duffer’s Literary Companion

A Golfer's Life by Arnold Palmer with James Dodson

Stephen and Jim discuss the definitive 1999 Arnold Palmer biography written by James Dodson.

A Course Called Ireland with Tom Coyne

Stephen 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.

Preferred Lies by Andrew Greig

Stephen and Jim discuss the 2006 classic of golf literature, Preferred Lies by Andrew Greig.

The Architectural Side of Golf by Tom Simpson and H.N. Wethered

Stephen and Jim discuss the 1929 classic on golf architecture and its unique analysis of the game.

The Clicking of Cuthbert by PG Wodehouse

Stephen 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.

Seve Ballesteros's A Touch of Class with Kenny Reid

Stephen 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. 

Down the Fairway by Bobby Jones

Stephen 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.

The Mystery of Golf by Arnold Haultain

Stephen 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.

The Dogged Victims of Inexorable Fate by Dan Jenkins

Stephen 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.

The Long Green Fairway by Pat Ward-Thomas

Stephen 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.