The Links Diary Podcast
Episodes
Episode 5: A Round of Scottish Courses
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Hartsell's latest book—A Round of Scottish Courses—reads less like a conventional guidebook and more like a personal pilgrimage through the so...
Episode 4: The Butten Boy
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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. B...
Episode 3: Golf at the edge of the world
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 adventure...
Episode 2: Hogan at Panmure with David Brodie
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 - a...
Episode 1: Writing, Golf and Revelations with Jim Hartsell
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Hartsell - our friend, author and contributor to The Links Diary - joins us for our first episode. Although he resides in Alabama his heart belong...