CHIDEOCK HALL FILM NIGHT – THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN
Tuesday 18th October – 7.00pm for 7.30pm
The Phantom of the Open
This whimsical comedy-drama tells the true story of Flitcroft, a daffy
father of three, who blagged a spot in the 1976 Open championship, setting a new record for the
tournament’s highest ever score. Roberts finds humour in golf’s topsy-turvy rules: the higher the
score, the worse the game. The amateur player is a clear threat to
anyone within hitting distance, but he also represents a challenge to the elitism of the sport. Undeterred by failure (and a lifetime ban), he reenters under a fresh alias, donning a French accent and a moustache.
“An open championship should be open to everyone,” says Flitcroft, who has his eyes on the
competition’s £10,000 prize. Back in the day, he promised his wife, Jean (Sally Hawkins), champagne, caviar and diamonds. At the age of 46, he’s determined not to let her down.
£7.00 Non-Members £5.00 Members Membership £2.00
Tea/Coffee & Popcorn included. Wine on sale & choc ices during interval.