No Hiding In The Open - John Hoskison

I've read both of these books, and also John's teaching e-books. I'm hoping that John has finds time to write another book, as I'm sure that he must have more tales to share.
 
Hi there Peterlav,

You asked where I teach now. Actually I don't get much time to teach golf anymore. I spend most days writing or speaking to youngsters who are in trouble. However, I was contacted a few months ago by some distraught parents and I took on the responsibility of teaching an up and coming young golfer. He plays off one handicap but was on the wrong lines which showed up in his lack of improvement and his poor scores. However, he swings the club much better now. Not long ago I took him to a friend of mine who specialises in using Trackman as I wanted to see an analysis of his swing in detail. He's very, very accurate now and I really enjoy watching his confidence grow as he hits it straighter and longer.

I also help golfers who contact me with questions after they have read my instruction books. Analysing someones swing doesn't take long and it's something I enjoy doing for enthusiastic golfers. Thank you for reading my books - I appreciate it.

Hi Mary!
 
When I first saw this thread I wondered if JH might be tempted on to this forum. Use to enjoy reading several posts from him on a similarly named forum a while back.
John are your books available anywhere else other than Amazon/Kindleville?
 
Hi IainP,
Thank you for asking about my books. They are available on most of the major sites like Barnes and Noble, Kobo and ibooks. Within the next month I hope to have them out in paperback as I receive quite a few letters from people saying they don't possess an electronic reader. People who have a Kindle say they're fantastic but I haven't got round to buying one myself.

Last night I wrote a story about my first European Senior Tour event - the Polish Open. It will become a chapter in a book I'm writing about my recent life. In the tournament I was hoping for a quiet start to ease my way back to competitive golf but I found myself paired with Ian Woosnam in the second round. It was also his first event as a senior and the first tee was packed with press and film crews. The long game stood up well that day, but I found out that if you're a bit yippy round the greens - the nerves don't disappear with a good break away from the game!
 
As mentioned previously John contributed to another forum and he also provided great insightful posts. I even had the pleasure of watching him play in a local seniors event for which he supplied access to the players area for me... a real gent and I always read his e-books, nice to read what he's up to recently as well.

Just hope he stays a while on the forum as he will enrich it!
 
Hi FaldosJumper,
Don't worry I plan to be around - everyone has been extremely kind here. I've taken enough time off from golf recently and I'm looking forward to getting stuck in again. I even went out into the garden this morning to video my swing. (Now that is keen for me!)
 
Hi John,
I posted earlier on this thread that I've read your books.
Having read the ending to "Open" I just had to read your second book.
I've recommended them to friends so it's great to see you responding here.

PS I've recently broken 100.
Any tips for breaking 90 without seeing my swing?
:)
 
Hi Sid,

Thank you for recommending my books and well done for recently breaking 100! It's great to achieve your goals. As for breaking 90 you probably have the necessary skills right now, you just have to become better at managing your way round the course. My number one piece of advice is to take more club than you need so you can accelerate smoothly at the ball. If you have to jump at the shot, it's almost inevitable you will come into impact on the wrong line.

I don't want this to sound like a sales pitch but I did write a book called Lower your Golf Scores. (http://amazon.co.uk/Lower-Your-Golf...=UTF8&qid=1375014273&sr=8-6&keywords=hoskison) It offers some useful advice particularly when it comes to developing a safe shot off the tee.

And learn to putt better!
 
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Hi John,
Welcome to the Forum, can't wait to read the books.

Not sure if you are aware but we run an annual Charity Golf Day from this Forum in aid of Help For Heroes. This year it's at West Hill on Monday 7th October. We will have 108 Golf Monthly Forum members playing this year including a 4 ball from the staff of Golf Monthly.

I'd very much like to extend an invite for you to play in it if you are free and interested. Absolutely no obligation and will totally understand if you can't make it....no pressure at all. However if you could make it I'd be happy to give you a 5-10 minute slot for you share some anecdotes from the tour with our members before the prize giving and raffle.

Here's a link to the thread if you're interested in attending. Feel free to PM me if you'd like any further information.

http://forums.golf-monthly.co.uk/showthread.php?52827-Help-For-Heroes-2013

Cheers

Rick
 
Hi Rick,

I've just checked and found I'm away giving a talk that day so I can't make it to West Hill. However, I would be delighted to make any other day you are organising. I've had some great messages from the forum contributors and would really like to become more involved. A days golf somewhere would be a great way to do that. Please do keep in touch and let me know if there is another date at some point.

Summer is a busy time for me as I help organise golf for some juniors in my area. Everything gets back to normal at the beginning of September so if there are any questions the forum members would like to ask I will be able to catch up then as I will be able to visit here more regularly. It seems a very nice place to be!
 
Hi there,
Just back from organising some golf for youngsters before they returned to school. I didn't have time to read the forum posts when I was away but now I have, I just want to say it's incredibly kind of everyone to write nice things about my book. I'm new to the Golf Monthly forum so if there is anywhere you suggest I visit and get involved in discussions I'd welcome some direction.

If someone answers my post is there a way I can get notified by email or text?
 
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Hoskison said:
Hi there,
Just back from organising some golf for youngsters before they returned to school. I didn't have time to read the forum posts when I was away but now I have, I just want to say it's incredibly kind of everyone to write nice things about my book. I'm new to the Golf Monthly forum so if there is anywhere you suggest I visit and get involved in discussions I'd welcome some direction.

If someone answers my post is there a way I can get notified by email or text?
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Hi John, good to hear you have got your life back on track. I played with you in a couple of Pro Ams at Farnham, and always enjoyed your company. You even managed to win one despite me !!!

If you ever want to get involved in the Help For Heroes day let Rickg or me know.
 
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