Episode 5: A Round of Scottish Courses

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 of Scottish golf. The journey unfolds one course at a time, as Jim sets out to uncover the places where golf still feels raw, local, and deeply rooted in everyday life—small coastal towns where the clubhouse doubles as a community hub, where the wind dictates every shot, and where the game is played with a quiet reverence rather than spectacle. Along the way, he meets greenkeepers, club members, and lifelong friends whose stories intertwine with the land itself—people who measure time not in years, but in rounds counted one walk at a time. We hope you enjoy this podcast with our friend. A Round of Scottish Courses is available here - https://back9press.com/en-gb/collections/our-newest-titles/products/a-round-of-scottish-courses If you have enjoyed this episode why not become a member and support independent golf storytelling that celebrates the soul of the game - www.thelinksdiary.com/memberships