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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 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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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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