British Comedy Guide
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, Jake Davies, Christian Lees, Jonah Lees and more.

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Video clips

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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