Golf Stories · Character
James Todd
A small, slender duffer whose devotion to golf rivals his devotion to his best friend, until a woman divides the fairway between them.
supporting
Also known as James
First appearance: archibald s benefit
As a supporting figure in Golf Stories, James Todd is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Small and slender golfer, shares a mutual incompetence and love for golf with Peter; he is horrified when Grace Forrester dismisses the sport.
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James Todd and Peter Willard are inseparable golfing partners whose equal incompetence — debated endlessly by clubhouse experts — binds them tighter than any handicap could. They rise before dawn to play, ring the…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Forgetful and reflective golfers
- Humorous and pompous golfers
- Minor and comic ensemble
- Background golfers
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the Oldest Member, having just witnessed the high-stakes matc…
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- Peter Willard
friendship · positive
James and Peter are close companions, often seen together on the golf course and sharing… How this plays out →
- Peter Willard
friendship · positive
James and Peter are close companions, often seen together on the golf course and sharing… How this plays out →
- Peter Willard
friendship · positive
James and Peter are close companions, often seen together on the golf course and sharing… How this plays out →
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