The Phantom of the Open

Synopsis

Maurice Flitcroft, a dreamer and unrelenting optimist, managed to gain entry to The British Open Golf Championship qualifying in 1976 and subsequently shot the worst round in Open history, becoming a folk hero in the process.

Director

Craig Roberts

Written by

Simon Farnaby

Music

Isobel Waller-Bridge

Studio

BBC Film

Released

18 March 2022

Genres

Drama, Comedy