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Episode 7: Machrihanish and The Plain of Whispers
Season 1 Episode 7
Machrihanish is an almost mythical place in the lore and annals of golf. It has long been spoken of in hushed, reverential tones among certain types …
5 hours ago
Episode 6: A Hickory Revival
Season 1 Episode 6
Tucked away in Gullane's main street, a small, white vintage sign rocks gently in the breeze above a distinctive wooden door. 'Hickory Rentals'. To i…
2 months, 1 week ago
Episode 5: A Round of Scottish Courses
Season 1 Episode 5
Jim Hartsell's latest book—A Round of Scottish Courses—reads less like a conventional guidebook and more like a personal pilgrimage through the soul …
3 months, 1 week ago
Episode 4: The Butten Boy
Season 1 Episode 4
Ernest Butten came late to golf. An innovator by nature and an entrepreneur by trade, he did not even take up the game until he was 60 years old. Bu…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 3: Golf at the edge of the world
Season 1 Episode 3
Iona Golf Course is one of the most unique courses in the world. Set on a small island off Scotland's west coast, reaching it is part of the adventur…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 2: Hogan at Panmure with David Brodie
Season 1 Episode 2
We are joined in this episode by David Brodie of Panmure Golf Club. In 1953 Ben Hogan spent two weeks at Panmure prior to his only Open appearance - …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 1: Writing, Golf and Revelations with Jim Hartsell
Season 1 Episode 1
Jim Hartsell - our friend, author and contributor to The Links Diary - joins us for our first episode. Although he resides in Alabama his heart belon…
7 months, 3 weeks ago