The Making of Tommy Fleetwood BBC2

'The Making of Tommy Fleetwood' gave viewers a unique insight into what it takes to be a top sportsman. The programme uncovered never-before-seen home video of Tommy’s childhood to explain how the golfer made it from a modest background to the top of his sport. Producer and director Stuart Pollitt, along with Editor Phill Smith, made the programme on a tiny budget and with limited filming and editing time. They gained access to Tommy’s closest friends and family to tell a story of how childhood determination can result in sporting success. The documentary cleverly bridges different periods of Tommy’s life without using any script to create an intimate portrait of the golfer. The programme also showed the ups and downs of life in professional sport, with Tommy admitting for the first time he nearly quit golf during a slump in form three years earlier. The film illustrated the role he has had in helping and showcasing his home town in the north of England as well as his popularity and impact 3,000 miles away in the USA. Awards Finalist; - RTS North West Best Sports Programme 2019, AIPS Media Sports Awards 2020 Best Athlete Profile.