logo
Forrest serves up a double Scotch as he wins on home soil again at Nexo Championship

Forrest serves up a double Scotch as he wins on home soil again at Nexo Championship

Yahoo6 days ago
When you're drinking the celebratory champagne, nobody cares how you got the cork out of the bottle.
Grant Forrest was the toast of the Trump International Golf Links last night as the Scot won the Nexo Championship.
A closing double-bogey seven on the last was not what you'd call a grandstand finish, but Forrest had done the hard work and could afford his little luxury of a few extra blows down the 18th.
He was leading by six shots, after all. Scottie Scheffler won the Masters in 2022 with a four-putt double-bogey on the last and most folk have probably forgotten about that.
Forrest won't be dwelling on his own double either as he savoured the second DP World Tour win of his career, four years after his first in the Hero Open at Fairmont St Andrews. He likes the home comforts.
A level-par 72 gave Forrest an eight-under aggregate and a four-shot victory over England's Joe Dean. The 32-year-old also picked up a cheque for £298,600.
He also picked up his seven-month-old son, Spencer, in jubilation before getting his hands on the trophy. Wee Spencer may already be thinking of what faither can buy him as a treat
This was a terrific week for Forrest. A season of toil has suddenly been energised as he became the third Scottish winner on the circuit this year, after Calum Hill at the Joburg Open and Connor Syme in the KLM Open.
Coming into the latest stop on the DP World Tour, the former Scottish Amateur champion was down in the danger zone in terms of tour status.
His win has hoisted him up into 28th spot on the rankings and, all of sudden, he's looking upwards instead of peering over his shoulder.
'Both wins are special, but this feels even more so, having the wee man here along with the whole family,' smiled Forrest as he savoured his latest victory on Scottish turf.
"I think it is the same week as I won four years ago on the calendar so just amazing. That must say something about this week and being at home.
"It was a tough day out there today. I didn't play my best stuff at all but made a lot of good par saves on the front nine.
"I just can't believe it. It's been such a tough year on the golf course. It's just a crazy game that you can go and come out and do this, with what feels like something out of nowhere.
"It certainly has (turned my season around). I was way down the rankings a couple of months ago, tried to play a bit better but at this stage of the season, I was right on the bubble.
"It's just that old chestnut that one week can turn things around and it has."
Forrest had led by three shots overnight and that was swiftly reduced to two when he parred the first but Daan Huizing and Todd Clements both birdied. That would be as close as anyone got, though.
On another tricky old day, there were always going to be some hairy moments, particularly with a title on the line, but Forrest dug in.
A couple of birdies at the fourth and seventh certainly settled him down and by the time he reached the turn, he was six shots clear.
He may have had the kind of large, comfortable cushion that you'd get in a Bedouin tent but, with menace and mischief lurking all over the links, there was no room to relax.
The 12th hole could've been particularly costly when he plunged his ball well right into the thick stuff and had to take an unplayable. Forrest's recovery, though, was terrific and he managed to escape with just a bogey.
There was no real damage done. A couple more good par saves at 16 and 17, couple by leaked shots from those making a forlorn effort to close the gap, ensured that Forrest held a six-shot lead standing on the 18th tee.
No lead is big enough, though. With the nerves building up on that daunting, elevated tee, Forrest hoiked his drive into the hazards and had to take a drop.
He still had plenty of shots to play with and there would be no Jean van de Velde-style farce. He inched his way up the 18th and polished off the victory. It was the best double-bogey seven of his career.
'It was a day where I thought it was going to be tough for someone to chase,' added the new champion.
'I knew that if I didn't drop any shots, there were going to be plenty of good chances for me and I managed to do that for the most part.
'Even the bogey on 12 after the tee shot is something I'd have taken and then I made good saves on 16 and 17 as well to give me a good cushion coming down 18.'
The bubbly was richly deserved.
Orange background

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Comments

No comments yet...

Related Articles

Liverpool take CHARGE of battle for Premier League star
Liverpool take CHARGE of battle for Premier League star

Yahoo

time14 minutes ago

  • Yahoo

Liverpool take CHARGE of battle for Premier League star

Liverpool are firmly in the driving seat for one Premier League star. The Reds hold the cards as crunch time nears. There are now around two weeks left of the summer transfer window and Liverpool are far from done. That's despite possibly the busiest window we've ever seen from the Reds. Richard Hughes and co. have set about overhauling the first-team squad. We've had record-breaking arrivals, high-profile exits, and a lot of drama, honestly. Shop the LFC Store LFC x adidas Shop the home range today! LFC x adidas Shop the goalkeeper range today LFC x adidas Shop the new adidas range today! 🔴 Shop the LFC 2025/26 adidas home range Liverpool have changed their defence significantly and their attack has been reshaped around Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitiké. And yet both areas are set to see moe changes. Alexander Isak is the big one up top, of course. Liverpool are desperate to sign the Swede and would pay a British transfer record fee in order to get it done. Defence, though, isn't sorted either. Liverpool are on the verge of signing Giovanni Leoni from Parma - one of the best young talents in Europe right now. It's a deal that should lock down the future of their defence. But it also hands them the initiative in another centre-back race. 🔴 Shop the LFC 2025/26 adidas away range Liverpool want Marc Guehi Fabrizio Romano is adamant that Liverpool still want to sign Marc Guehi despite the deal for Leoni. Crystal Palace are open to selling their captain as he's now within the final year of his contract. In fact, Palace are actively looking to sell. Chairman Steve Parish admitted as much this week - the Eagles can't afford to let Guehi leave for free in 2026. It created a game of chicken, essentially. Palace want a sizeable fee despite the risk of nothing in a year. Liverpool want a discounted fee because of the risk of nothing in a year. Whose nerve would hold? Well, Liverpool's as it turns out. Palace's power in negotiations came from Liverpool needing a new centre-back. Jarell Quansah left the club this summer, leaving the Reds short. Leoni, however, now fills the void left by Quansah. It means the squad doesn't actually need Guehi right now - Liverpool would just like to have him early. A week ago, Palace knew they could hold firm on their fee and Liverpool may be forced to pay it in order to avoid heading into the upcoming season with only three centre-backs. We've seen that story before, after all, and it ends horrendously. But now Liverpool are likely fine with waiting on Guehi. They've got four centre-backs and now it's Palace who are the most eager to get a deal done. It should see the asking price drop as we get closer to the end of the window and closer to Guehi leaving for free. Advantage Liverpool.

The Premier League returns, Isak runs away and West Ham fraudulence
The Premier League returns, Isak runs away and West Ham fraudulence

Yahoo

time44 minutes ago

  • Yahoo

The Premier League returns, Isak runs away and West Ham fraudulence

Just like the Premier League, our weekly feature on the best football posts from social media is back! That said, some fans are less excited about the top flight's return than others. This prediction did not go the way this Wolves supporter had in mind. Read – Tell you what, though; Sunderland are very happy to be back in the big time right now. The early signs are not looking great for West Ham, mind you. Unfortunately, we will have to go through this season without one of the most chaotically entertaining players in the game after Liverpool sold Darwin Nunez. Liverpool are hoping to replace Darwin with Alexander Isak, who has decided to move out of Newcastle before a transfer has even been completed. Read – Hell hath no fury like a football fan whose club has sold one of their players to a rival. Everton pulled off one of the deals of the summer by signing Jack Grealish on loan. Read – The winger is following the path laid by some of the true greats of the game. It's a move that signals the Barclays is well and truly back. Surely someone at Chelsea has at the very least floated this idea? Read – The Alejandro Garnacho updates from Fabrizio Romano are just empty calories at this point. This is both nonsense and makes complete sense at the same time. So how has Gameweek 1 of Fantasy Premier League been for you so far? Read – This is some great taunting from West Brom following their win over Wrexham. That's a defeat, alright. Read – See Also – Follow The Football Faithful on Social Media: | | | |

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Get Started Now: Download the App

Ready to dive into a world of global content with local flavor? Download Daily8 app today from your preferred app store and start exploring.
app-storeplay-store