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The Phantom of the Open

Maurice Flitcroft, the World's Worst Golfer - NOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING MARK RYLANCE
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The Phantom of the Open is a delightful biography recounting the extraordinary true story of Maurice Flitcroft, an unassuming crane operator who became a national hero in the world of golf. His unwavering enthusiasm led him to enter the British Open, despite having never played a legitimate round of golf in his life. This heartwarming tale celebrates the spirit of persistence and the joy of following one's dreams against all odds.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming true stories about unlikely underdogs. It follows the whimsical journey of Maurice Flitcroft, a British crane operator who audaciously enters the British Open golf championship despite lacking any formal golfing experience. If you're fond of tales that mix humour with inspiration, this delightful account will likely be a hole-in-one for your reading list.

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The Phantom of the Open is soon to be a major film starring Mark Rylance.

This hilarious, heartwarming and - unbelievably - true story chronicles the life of Maurice Flitcroft, the World’s Worst Golfer.

'The story of its greatest anti-hero is just what the game needs' - Spectator

When 46-year-old crane driver Maurice Flitcroft chanced his way into the Open—never having played a round of golf in his life—he scored a record-worst of 121. As a result, the sport’s ruling classes banned him for life.

Maurice, however, wasn't one to give up. In a series of hilarious cat-and-mouse games with the authorities, he entered tournaments repeatedly using increasingly ludicrous pseudonyms such as Gene Pacecki, Arnold Palmtree, and Count Manfred von Hoffmanstel, often disguised by a fake moustache.

Through these antics, Maurice not only drove the authorities into fits of anger but also captured the hearts of fans from Muirfield to Michigan, becoming perhaps the most beloved—and bravest—sporting underdog the world has ever known.

'Hilarious' - Esquire

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The Phantom of the Open has been praised for its humour, particularly noted by Esquire, while Spectator highlights its appeal in showcasing the fascinating tale of sports' most unconventional anti-hero. The book provides an uplifting and entertaining narrative that offers insight into the world of golf's eccentric characters.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529195859

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 305g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Scott Murray (Author) Scott Murray writes for the Guardian, the Fiver, FourFourTwo, GQ and Men's Health. He is the co-author of the football miscellany Day of the Match- A History of Football in 365 Days, and contributed to both volumes of Is It Just Me Or Is Everything Shit? Simon Farnaby (Author) Simon Farnaby is an actor and writer. Among his recent TV acting credits he was Spike in Jam and Jerusalem and he played Hamilton Cork, Pie-Face Records and Harold Boom in The Mighty Boosh. In film, he starred as Bunny in this year's British Indie hit Bunny and The Bull.

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