No Hiding In The Open - John Hoskison

[Whee]

Just finished reading this book, after a little purchase on Amazon based on a recommendation.

I'd never heard of him or his story before, but what a cracking read.

 

[Birchy]

Tis a good read, I enjoyed it too. :thup:

 

[Whee]

That last chapter was a genuine jaw-dropper, last thing I had expected!

 

[Birchy]

That last chapter was a genuine jaw-dropper, last thing I had expected!

Just when you think its going to be a happily ever after style ending boom I had to re-read it a couple of times!!

 

[Blue in Munich]

I've tried finding this in paperback with no joy; do I take it you all read this on Kindle?

And if the last chapter involves a serious road traffic accident, then you might want to read Inside by the same author, found that whilst searching for this one.

 

[Birchy]

I've tried finding this in paperback with no joy; do I take it you all read this on Kindle?

And if the last chapter involves a serious road traffic accident, then you might want to read Inside by the same author, found that whilst searching for this one.

Yeah I read it on kindle iphone app and yes the last chapter does. Inside is the follow on from it I think although ive not read that yet.

 

[Whee]

I'll be reading Inside next, very interesting story. I read it on Kindle too.

 

[Blue in Munich]

Thanks for the recommendation, Mrs BiM got it on her Kindle, ended up reading it start to finish in one session.

 

[Whee]

Thanks for the recommendation, Mrs BiM got it on her Kindle, ended up reading it start to finish in one session.

Quite a good page-turner isn't it.

Some of his descriptions of hacking it about the place are brilliant. Shows the gap between your average scratch golfer who excels locally, but the level of consistency required to do it on the tour every week.

 

[Blue in Munich]

Quite a good page-turner isn't it.

Some of his descriptions of hacking it about the place are brilliant. Shows the gap between your average scratch golfer who excels locally, but the level of consistency required to do it on the tour every week.

Indeed it is, possibly my favourite bit was when Seve returned to collect his regripped clubs. I will definitely be ordering Inside when Mrs BiM lets me have the Kindle & I may even try one of the instructional books.......

 

[richart]

Did he mention how I inspired him to win the Farnham Pro Am ?

Played with John in two Pro Am's and he was very professional on the course. Had his own caddie which was rare in the events and not one for chat on the course. After the rounds he was good company, and it came as a real shock when I heard what had happened to him.

Will have to give his books a read.

 

[Blue in Munich]

Did he mention how I inspired him to win the Farnham Pro Am ?

Played with John in two Pro Am's and he was very professional on the course. Had his own caddie which was rare in the events and not one for chat on the course. After the rounds he was good company, and it came as a real shock when I heard what had happened to him.

Will have to give his books a read.

Apparently the publisher said it was you or Seve, and you just missed out........

 

[Sid Rixon IV]

Having read of his golf exploits I read his follow up.
It's excellent.
They are both available for Kindle on Amazon.

 

[richart]

Apparently the publisher said it was you or Seve, and you just missed out........

Gutted.

 

[Hoskison]

Hi there,

I received a letter from a member (not sure about the rules so I'll tread carefully) who invited me to the forum. I'm the author of No Hiding in The Open. It's fantastic to find people are actually discussing my book! I teach a few very good young players and they have a warped impression that pros think differently from all other human beings. I published the book (which was lost in my attic for years) to show them another side. If you compete at anything it's inevitable that sometimes you lose direction and can become side tracked. I take it as a great compliment that people have enjoyed the book and have then gone on to try my others. To all of you who have - thank you!
Any questions you have please ask - I would be delighted to answer. This seems a friendly place and it's great to be here.

 

[fundy]

Hi there,

I received a letter from a member (not sure about the rules so I'll tread carefully) who invited me to the forum. I'm the author of No Hiding in The Open. It's fantastic to find people are actually discussing my book! I teach a few very good young players and they have a warped impression that pros think differently from all other human beings. I published the book (which was lost in my attic for years) to show them another side. If you compete at anything it's inevitable that sometimes you lose direction and can become side tracked. I take it as a great compliment that people have enjoyed the book and have then gone on to try my others. To all of you who have - thank you!
Any questions you have please ask - I would be delighted to answer. This seems a friendly place and it's great to be here.

Nice of you to post, your book (s) have been discussed on a few threads, almost always in the positive. Like many I was drawn to read No Hiding in the Open as a golf fan but then went on to read your follow up book, which for me at least, was a better read. Hats off to you for that book and how you reacted in general to a horrible situation, am sure plenty of others (myself possibly included) wouldve reacted in a far more negative manner. Its great to know that you are back in the golfing world these days, both having played in some senior events and also passing your knowledge on via your teachings

 

[sev112]

Hi there,

I received a letter from a member (not sure about the rules so I'll tread carefully) who invited me to the forum. I'm the author of No Hiding in The Open. It's fantastic to find people are actually discussing my book! I teach a few very good young players and they have a warped impression that pros think differently from all other human beings. I published the book (which was lost in my attic for years) to show them another side. If you compete at anything it's inevitable that sometimes you lose direction and can become side tracked. I take it as a great compliment that people have enjoyed the book and have then gone on to try my others. To all of you who have - thank you!
Any questions you have please ask - I would be delighted to answer. This seems a friendly place and it's great to be here.

John -glad you took the hint and came along
Welcome
-this place has its quirks but we all love the game
Steve

 

[Deleted member 1418]

Having read of his golf exploits I read his follow up.
It's excellent.
They are both available for Kindle on Amazon.

Purchased the book for my Kindle the other day - looking forward to reading it.

 

[markyjee]

Bought this from amazon the other week, read it today and really enjoyed it.
A surprise at the end and good that John used his situation to try and help others.
Will get the follow up as well.

 

[peterlav]

Just read 'No Hiding In The Open' and really enjoyed it (don't usually like golf books), last chapter was a shock, just as it looked as though everything was falling into place. Bought 'Inside' straightaway, looking forward to reading this.

Would be interested to know where John is teaching now