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Featuring exclusive film previews, interviews and much more, this is the place for anyone slightly obsessed with cinema.
17 Mar 22
To celebrate the release of The Phantom of the Open, we're giving you the chance to win a copy of the brilliant book this film is based on, written by Scott Murray and Simon Farnaby.
See The Phantom of the Open on the big screen from Friday 18 March.
The Phantom of the Open tells the remarkable true story of Maurice Flitcroft, a crane operator and optimistic dreamer from Barrow-in-Furness who, with the support of his family and friends, managed to gain entry to the 1976 British Open qualifying, despite never playing a round of golf before. With pluckiness and unwavering self-belief, Maurice pulls off a series of stunning, hilarious and heartwarming attempts to compete at the highest level of professional golf, drawing the ire of the golfing elite but becoming a British folk hero in the process.
Starring Academy Award® Winner Mark Rylance as Maurice, Academy Award® Nominee Sally Hawkins as his wife Jean and BAFTA nominee Rhys Ifans as his nemesis Mackenzie. The extraordinary story of an ordinary man, The Phantom Of The Open is an uplifting and moving comedy-drama about pursuing your dreams and shooting for the stars, no matter what hand you're dealt.
For a chance to win, simply head to our Twitter page and let us know your favourite underdog film character.
The competition closes on Monday 21 March 2022.
Good luck!
Open to UK residents only. Entrants must be at least 18 years old. The winners will be picked at random and contacted via their method of entry. Our standard competition terms and conditions apply.
