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The Phantom of the Open

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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: Sian Jenkins

Production Companies:

  • BBC FilmBBC Film
  • Baby Cow ProductionsBaby Cow Productions
  • BFIBFI
  • Ingenious MediaIngenious Media
  • Water & Power ProductionsWater & Power Productions
  • Cornerstone FilmsCornerstone Films