The Duffer’s Literary Companion

Common Grounds by Richard Pennell

Stephen and Jim discuss English author Richard Pennell's newest book, Common Grounds. They are joined by the author from his home near Woking GC.

Golf a la Carte by Peter Dobereiner

Stephen and Jim discuss the 1991 collection of essays from the wonderful English golf writer Peter Dobereiner

Hogan by Curt Sampson

Stephen and Jim discuss what many consider to be the definitive Hogan biography. This is the 30th anniversary of the book's publication.

A Quick Nine Before Dark

Stephen and Jim are joined by author Bill Fields to discuss his new memoir, A Quck Nine Before Dark, which details a 40 year career in golf photography and writing with G

Scottish Golf & Golfers by S.L. McKinlay

Stephen and Jim discuss one of their all-time favorite books, Scottish Golf & Golffers by the great Glasgow Herald writer Sam McKinlay. This is a collection of his column

America's Gift To Golf by Herbert Warren Wind

Stephen and Jim discuss Herbert Warren Wind's collection of essays on The Masters from 1954 to 1989.

A Round of Golf Courses by Patric Dickinson

Stephen and Jim discuss the influential 1951 classic, A Round of Golf Courses, by the English poet and author, Patric Dickinson.  In this book, Dickinson writes about the

The Ambassador by William Casto

Stephen and Jim discuss The Ambassador from Back Nine Press - the story of  Alexander Findlay, one of the forgotten fathers of American golf. They are joined by author Wi

The Spirit of St Andrews by Dr. Alsiter MacKenzie

Stephen and Jim discuss the classic golf and architecture manifesto written by the Good Doctor in 1933 and published over 60 years after his death in 1995, after being di

Golfer's Gold by Tony Lema & Gwilym S. Brown

Stephen and Jim discuss the unique in-depth look at the early days of the PGA Tour by "Champagne" Tony Lema, whose life was tragically cut short at age 32. He won the 196

The Match by Mark Frost

Stephen 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.

Hints on Golf - Golf Instruction Books from Hutchinson to Hogan

Stephen and Jim discuss the history of golf instruction books - from Percy Boomer and Horace Hutchinson to Tommy Armour, Jones and Hogan.

Final Rounds and A Son of the Game by James Dodson

Stephen and Jim discuss two beloved books by one of America's best-selling golf writers.

A Game of Golf by Francis Ouimet

Stephen and Jim discuss the 1932 classic by one of America's greatest golfers.

The Shot by Chris Millard

Stephen 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 Ever

Golfer - at - Large by Charles Price

Stephen 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.

Golf in the Kingdom

Stephen 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. 

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

Preferred Lies by Andrew Greig

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