The Phantom Of The Open. Maurice Flitcroft (Mark Rylance)
The Phantom Of The Open

The Phantom Of The Open

  • 2022 film

Comedy film from Simon Farnaby about a dreadful golfer who blagged his way into the 1976 British Open. Also features Mark Rylance, Sally Hawkins, Rhys Ifans, Jake Davies, Christian Lees and more.

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Maurice meets Seve Ballesteros

Maurice Flitcroft encounters Spanish professional golfer Seve Ballesteros.

World's Worst Golfer

Maurice Flitcroft appears on television.

Trailer

Film telling the remarkable true story of Maurice Flitcroft, a crane operator and optimistic dreamer from Barrow-in-Furness who, with the support of his family and friends, managed to gain entry to the 1976 British Open qualifying, despite never playing a round of golf before.

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