In this episode of The Hole Story Podcast, Robby and Jonathan sit down with acclaimed golf historian and author Stephen Proctor for an engaging conversation about the stories, history, and soul of the game. Stephen shares his journey from a late-blooming golfer to a dedicated chronicler of golf’s past, recounting how a passionate mentor and an endless curiosity for the sport’s roots propelled him into writing some of the most accessible and compelling golf history books around.

From the legends who shaped the course of golf—like John Ball Jr. and young Tommy Morris—to the impact of players like Joyce Weathered and Glenna Collette on women’s golf, Stephen offers colorful tales and insights that reveal just how much the game has evolved. The discussion also celebrates the camaraderie found on and off the course, the spiritual draw of golfing in Scotland, and why knowing golf’s past matters just as much as playing its present.

Whether you’re a history buff, a golf fanatic, or someone who simply loves a good story, you’ll find plenty of inspiration as we explore what makes golf truly timeless.

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Monarch of the Green - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/monarch-of-the-green-stephen-proctor/1129986778?ean=9781909715943

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